Dads Rod Build

[fishyman]

well dad being old and blind couldnt finish his rod so he had me do it today. not the flashest of rods its simply a 2-4kg spinning rod to see if dad likes the whole soft plastic craze. if he does he is building or probably i am building another one for him.

heres a few pics not the greatest

the setup is Fuji Tisic TATSG and TLSG

[fishyman]

now its onto the burnishing and expoxying

hope you approve.

oh and its being matched to a SOL hence the color

[flathead]

Nice job tom looks like a good soft plastic rod how big is it?

[jeff f]

nice what is the length on that rod tom

and what would be the price on a finished unit

[fishyman]

sorry um its 7 foot 2-4kg mod fast action.

itll be a sweet bass rod IMO perfect for Sbaits and plastics.

Jeff, That one there cost roughly 170-180 i think thats with the best guides money can buy. blank was around 90 i think from memory bought from charltons.

[Biggles]

Now stop selling yourself short, it is a good job and you should be pleased. Well done.

Regards

Al

[Mack_attack]

nice work fishyman,

What does the butt section/reel seat look like?

[fishyman]

um yeah sorry forgot to take that pic lol

just a stock standard cork rear grip approx 6inchs, fuji 17 reel seat (normal) and a 3 inch cork foregrip.

now im waiting for my blank to come for my super duper awesome matagi custom grip awesome rod

[fishyman]

Dad Says: "now that my rod is finished i can out fish you at the kayak camp tom"

Tom says: "dont you mean MY rod! i deserve first fish"

Dad says: "get stuffed just cause im blind doesnt mean im stupid"

hahaha:P

[brisfisher]

congrats mate,was this your first attempt?theres nothing more rewarding than making your own rod and putting it to good use.well done

[kevinchen19870316]

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet rod. well done

[Bait Bringa]

ahhh another great rod tom. i think it matches the one that u did foe me, but i am really a fan of my Tiger wrap it is so sexy. haha

[fishyman]

lol anthony you idiot haha

brisfisher: nah mate not my first about my 8th or so full build.