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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: tpvegas2213] #13426310 02/04/20 01:14 PM
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Custom rods for specific duties are the ticket.


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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: tpvegas2213] #13426358 02/04/20 01:53 PM
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I have got 2 rods I had built left in my arsenal. But honestly I found it hard to beat the newer rods especially the BPS Carbon lites.

Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: BMCD] #13426363 02/04/20 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BMCD
I have got 2 rods I had built left in my arsenal. But honestly I found it hard to beat the newer rods especially the BPS Carbon lites.

This!
I have a few $550 rods with carbon fiber guides, etc. I mainly use, and prefer, my Academy Ethis Nano rods. They are simply just as good and the ACS reel seat is more comfortable. They might be .1 oz heavier and maybe slightly tip heavy, but they are fish catching machines. And an easy walk in walk out warranty with no questions asked.


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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13426382 02/04/20 02:10 PM
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I have a few custom rods, but the issue with custom rods if you break it it's all over with for that one. Most come with no warranty.

Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: tpvegas2213] #13426401 02/04/20 02:24 PM
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I have built a few custom rods for myself, children, and grandchildren. I can statically test the rods to ensure the guides are in the proper place and make sure the spine is aligned. Different color thread is used to indicate the power of the rods. Such as blue for med light, red for med heavy. At a glance you can tell what rods are on the deck. Getting into the rod building is fairly inexpensive. You can order a starter kit form different rod building suppliers. Mud Hole is probably one of the largest, but there are others. There are many you-tube vids that will help you build through the process. It is also a lot of fun to do the marbling that makes it a one of a kind.

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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: tpvegas2213] #13426472 02/04/20 03:01 PM
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I have a few and love them...if only I could find someone building on Rainshadow blanks that could build like my old builder. Maybe its time I pick up the trade.

Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13426548 02/04/20 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen
Originally Posted by BMCD
I have got 2 rods I had built left in my arsenal. But honestly I found it hard to beat the newer rods especially the BPS Carbon lites.

This!
I have a few $550 rods with carbon fiber guides, etc.


You've got to be kidding.


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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: tpvegas2213] #13426580 02/04/20 03:58 PM
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I have one Hendrix rod! The rest are by manufacturers
Its listed in the classifieds

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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: Hair Jig] #13426892 02/04/20 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hair Jig
Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen
Originally Posted by BMCD
I have got 2 rods I had built left in my arsenal. But honestly I found it hard to beat the newer rods especially the BPS Carbon lites.

This!
I have a few $550 rods with carbon fiber guides, etc.


You've got to be kidding.

Man, I wish I was! I could have 8 rods for the price of those two alone. I wanted them though. Now I can say I’ve had some ultra high end stuff and know that it isn’t what catches the fish. I have really calmed down a bit from what my screen name implies. Now I’d be ShimanoMan or something. IDK.


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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13426990 02/04/20 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen

Man, I wish I was! I could have 8 rods for the price of those two alone. I wanted them though. Now I can say I’ve had some ultra high end stuff and know that it isn’t what catches the fish. I have really calmed down a bit from what my screen name implies. Now I’d be ShimanoMan or something. IDK.


What the HECK are they?


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Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: tpvegas2213] #13427115 02/04/20 10:44 PM
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I’m going all custom it’s nice getting what you want and how you want it. Choose from what guides you want what type of reel seat and grips.

Re: How many people use custom rods [Re: tpvegas2213] #13427951 02/05/20 03:38 PM
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Picked up another one yesterday exclusively for CR fishing .


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