I.rar Posted March 5, 2016 Posted March 5, 2016 On 3/4/2016 at 5:30 PM, dag3220 said: Daiwa Tatula 6.3 w/Chinese BFS spool on St.Croix Legend Inshore 6'6" Light What are you throwing on that light inshore rod? Quote
dag3220 Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 2 hours ago, I.rar said: What are you throwing on that light inshore rod? Ultralight cranks such as Rapala Mini Fat Rap, #4,#5 Rippin raps, a couple smaller x raps that are 1/16oz Mepps #1 spinners 2 Quote
EllisJuan Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 13 minutes ago, dag3220 said: Ultralight cranks such as Rapala Mini Fat Rap, #4,#5 Rippin raps, a couple smaller x raps that are 1/16oz Mepps #1 spinners Good stuff. That is pretty much the same stuff I throw on my Stradic CI4+/5'6" St. Croix Premier rig. Quote
I.rar Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 10 hours ago, dag3220 said: Ultralight cranks such as Rapala Mini Fat Rap, #4,#5 Rippin raps, a couple smaller x raps that are 1/16oz Mepps #1 spinners Awesome thanks. Do you think it has enough backbone for small single hooks like 3" senkos? Quote
dag3220 Posted March 6, 2016 Posted March 6, 2016 1 hour ago, I.rar said: Awesome thanks. Do you think it has enough backbone for small single hooks like 3" senkos? I think it be fine for 3" senkos. It has a moderate taper but that should have enough power for that size bait. I will definitely be giving those a shot once ice thaws over here! 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted March 7, 2016 Super User Posted March 7, 2016 The wait was finally over for my dedicated jig rod and reel as I was informed by my builder it should be delivered on Saturday. Took a few weeks of planning and sourcing parts to get the things I wanted visually and fitment wise. Parts were sourced from Mudhole and Matagi to add further appeal. The blanks was the MHX Hi Mod 7'3 Heavy and the guides are Fuji alconites. Paired with an Exscence DC with a few gold pieces added, this should be a fun rig to use. 13 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 7, 2016 Super User Posted March 7, 2016 Very classy build. Nice and clean! 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted March 7, 2016 Super User Posted March 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, rippin-lips said: Very classy build. Nice and clean! Thanks Rippin! I wanted to incorporate gold, black and variations of grey including both gloss and matte between both the reel and rod. I also wanted to omit other items like "Built by" and "Built for". There were two decals added between the foam grips. One decal was the MHX rod decal and the other one was from Matagi. Decals were placed at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position. Doing so helped keep the wait in the back end of the rod. Balance ended up being right in front of the fore grip piece. 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted March 7, 2016 Super User Posted March 7, 2016 Your builder does really clean work. You guys came up with a really great design, beautiful build. 1 Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted March 7, 2016 Super User Posted March 7, 2016 14 hours ago, kickerfish1 said: The wait was finally over for my dedicated jig rod and reel as I was informed by my builder it should be delivered on Saturday. Took a few weeks of planning and sourcing parts to get the things I wanted visually and fitment wise. Parts were sourced from Mudhole and Matagi to add further appeal. The blanks was the MHX Hi Mod 7'3 Heavy and the guides are Fuji alconites. Paired with an Exscence DC with a few gold pieces added, this should be a fun right I use. I usually don't "like" a post in this thread unless it has a fish in it (or it has a round reel) but this rod is so elegant it deserves a BIG LIKE ! 4 Quote
Cyacnba Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 On 3/7/2016 at 8:15 PM, kickerfish1 said: The wait was finally over for my dedicated jig rod and reel as I was informed by my builder it should be delivered on Saturday. Took a few weeks of planning and sourcing parts to get the things I wanted visually and fitment wise. Parts were sourced from Mudhole and Matagi to add further appeal. The blanks was the MHX Hi Mod 7'3 Heavy and the guides are Fuji alconites. Paired with an Exscence DC with a few gold pieces added, this should be a fun rig to use. That's probably the most beautiful combo I've seen so far. May I ask what the whole set up's weight is? Looking at your rod makes me want to get a custom rod now haha, but I must resist! 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted March 8, 2016 Super User Posted March 8, 2016 Sadly I forgot to have the builder weigh it prior to shipping and I don't have a scale. The 874 Hi Mod blank by itself is 2.7 ounces. The finished rod is likely around 5 I would think but I would need to obtain a good scale to get the numbers. It doesn't feel heavy and balance is perfect. The reel is 8.5 ounces due to the DC unit. The whole outfit is probably 13-14 ounces but you wouldn't know it holding it due to the balance. Wasn't made with the weigh weenie in mind but to fish heavy jigs in around moderate to heavy cover. 1 Quote
JGBassinAL Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 Curado 70XG mounted on a custom 7'6" Medium Heavy Rainshadow Eternity2 blank. Gonna be my new fb jig setup! 10 Quote
Dan_the_fisher Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 I finally have something somewhat worthy of this thread 9 Quote
EllisJuan Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 2 hours ago, Dan_the_fisher said: I finally have something somewhat worthy of this thread Nice man. That is a beautiful reel. I got a new handle today too... Quote
DesertBass Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 7 hours ago, Dan_the_fisher said: I finally have something somewhat worthy of this thread Which handle is that?102mm swept?Thinking of throwing one on the curado! Quote
TxHawgs Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 4 hours ago, EllisJuan said: Nice man. That is a beautiful reel. I got a new handle today too... Who makes this and where do you get them? Thanks Quote
EllisJuan Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, TxHawgs said: Who makes this and where do you get them? Thanks Made by Studio Composites and available from Hedgehog Studios in Japan... http://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/page/78 Quote
Dan_the_fisher Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 4 hours ago, DesertBass said: Which handle is that?102mm swept?Thinking of throwing one on the curado! Yes it sure is, it's amazing so far Quote
TxHawgs Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Dan_the_fisher said: Yes it sure is, it's amazing so far Yea that is sweet! On Monday, March 07, 2016 at 7:15 PM, kickerfish1 said: The wait was finally over for my dedicated jig rod and reel as I was informed by my builder it should be delivered on Saturday. Took a few weeks of planning and sourcing parts to get the things I wanted visually and fitment wise. Parts were sourced from Mudhole and Matagi to add further appeal. The blanks was the MHX Hi Mod 7'3 Heavy and the guides are Fuji alconites. Paired with an Exscence DC with a few gold pieces added, this should be a fun rig to use. Damm, that's sick man! Who makes your rods? 1 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted March 10, 2016 Super User Posted March 10, 2016 15 hours ago, Dan_the_fisher said: I finally have something somewhat worthy of this thread somewhat worthy? that's a beauty! Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 10, 2016 Super User Posted March 10, 2016 Phenix Recon 682 light with a beater tdz. 7:1 gear set - Ko air spool - Boca os7 bearings - carbontex drag washers - 90mm 100m handle - basszone knobs - #6 yozuri 6 Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted March 10, 2016 Super User Posted March 10, 2016 1 hour ago, rippin-lips said: Phenix Recon 682 light with a beater tdz. 7:1 gear set - Ko air spool - Boca os7 bearings - carbontex drag washers - 90mm 100m handle - basszone knobs - #6 yozuri hey adam, what you plan on throwing with that setup? just curious since it's a light casting rod what you intended to use it for? Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 10, 2016 Super User Posted March 10, 2016 21 hours ago, buzzed bait said: hey adam, what you plan on throwing with that setup? just curious since it's a light casting rod what you intended to use it for? Anything 1/8-1/4oz +\- a couple grams I can find. I did some weighing of baits and terminal tackle the other day. I was able to put together a decent little plastics selection for it. I already have the 3 power Recon and I've wanted to try this one out for awhile now. Finally found one used. Finesse or Trick worms weightless or with 1/16-1/8 weight. 3/4" senkos weightless 3" grubs with 1/16-1/8 heads neko rigs using 1/16-1/8oz heads or 3/32 nail weight Keitechs fat and regular 2-4" weightless or with 1/16-1/8oz jig head on the smaller ones. Ned rigs Also some small cranks and poppers that I have. 1 Quote
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