I have a rod that is extremely light weight, fairly stiff with lots of backbone and balanced like you dream of. Five and one half ft. of pure pleasure to fish with and you can feel a fish even think of hitting your jig. Yes it's that good.

I don't usually get this into rods but after using it for a couple of years it's time to give some credit to SLABmeSilly for a great custom made rod. Thanks CV.

Thanks Ernest, it means a lot when it comes from a legend!
I'm glad the custom rod is what expected...

SLABmeSilly how can I get my hands on one?

When I grow up I want a rod exactly like it. I beleive you could feel a fish looking at your jig with this rod. Seriously, it's that good!

I would like to know more about your rod. I've been looking for a longer ultra-light rod between 5-7ft long for crappie jigging. Thanks!

I have Brian Spagnola's rod made by CV and it is so sensitive it will scare the heck out of you when you get a bite. You can feel the fish breathe on it.

CW

Now that's a good rod!

You can feel the fish breathe on it ... from 10 feet away

You can feel when crappie are debating which one is going to eat your jig

You can sense the moment when a crappie is thinking of coming to your jig

You can tell the weight of each crappie near your jig and move it to the larger one...

Awesome Chris...I am glad you found that rod to your liking. Brian is missing out due to his good heart...:)

I sure wish I knew what a crappie breath felt like under water. I'm still using $15 fishing poles when I fish. Ah well, maybe when I grown up.

OK CV, send me a pm with some details on that rod that I need to match up with those jigs that will be here today. Yep today.....mailed em yesterday.....gettin em today. That magic rod might just be what I have to have.
CP

I would like to know the details on that rod. Such as the blank and reel seat details.

Yes indeed on Brian being a very gracious guy.

CW

I will take some pictures and post them when I get time between using it.

By the way, to get the action I wanted we started with a 6' blank and shortened it (by cutting off the tip) 6". At least that's what I think we did. CV will know.

Thats a fact! It was so sensitive that I felt like I could feel the bight clear up in my shoulder before my brain could react.

Are you sure it wasn't the bourbon?

hahahahaha you got Tebowed!

bourbon? I'm in!

Ernest how much did the ultimate dock fishing rod set you back id u dont mind me asking? you told us some great information abt it, whats the price like?

It's been a couple of years, I don't remember. Any custom built rod with quality materials is not cheap but well worth it. Check with CV for pricing.

Ok my fellow anglers...

There is a reason why I don't have a web page on rod building on my website on my custom rods. I don't build rod for a living, nor even for profit. I do it for my self and a few addicts who must have that special rod which can't be purchase any where.

It is not feasable for everyone and definitely not your everyday over the counter rod, even if it's from a high end rod manufacturer. I've posted pics of many rods on here before. Since I don't have blanks and components stocked up, and I don't ever buy a 1000 blanks at a time, thus, each rod raw materials are purchased at a retail pricing + shipping. I charge the same per hrs spent building a rod no matter how much the materials cost. One can spend $20 on total cost of raw material at a garage sale or $300 ordered online for the high-end raw material, the cost for me to build is the same. Therefore, I don't recommend building cheap quality rod. If one is paying me the same amount for labor, I hope he/she save enough money to get the best material available. Once again, this isn't a china sweat shop....Each rod is tailored per angler's liking, from material to looks to shape of handle to name/logo/slogan...etc. (each set of guides can varies from $15 up to $100)...

It is best to PM me your contact number if a custom rod is a must have for you, and I shall give you all the details.

I would like a fishing rod where the fish see your rod and jump into your bucket as you walk along the bank.