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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: tpvegas2213]
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02/04/20 01:14 PM
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reelswift
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Custom rods for specific duties are the ticket.
Team LVS34 Captain WNB
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: tpvegas2213]
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02/04/20 01:53 PM
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BMCD
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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.
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: BMCD]
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02/04/20 01:57 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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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. 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.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/04/20 02:10 PM
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Ranger1
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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.
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: tpvegas2213]
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02/04/20 02:24 PM
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haleywp
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Outdoorsman
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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.
Pat Haley
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: tpvegas2213]
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02/04/20 03:01 PM
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avid_basser
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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.
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/04/20 03:43 PM
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Hair Jig
Angler
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Angler
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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. This! I have a few $550 rods with carbon fiber guides, etc. You've got to be kidding.
Healed by Grace and trying to stay that way
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: tpvegas2213]
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02/04/20 03:58 PM
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forkduc
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I have one Hendrix rod! The rest are by manufacturers Its listed in the classifieds
Last edited by forkduc; 02/04/20 09:56 PM.
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Re: How many people use custom rods
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02/04/20 07:37 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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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. 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.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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02/04/20 08:42 PM
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Hair Jig
Angler
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Angler
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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?
Healed by Grace and trying to stay that way
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: tpvegas2213]
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02/04/20 10:44 PM
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rut-roe
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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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.
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Re: How many people use custom rods
[Re: tpvegas2213]
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02/05/20 03:38 PM
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reelswift
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Picked up another one yesterday exclusively for CR fishing .
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