Custom Built: 'Ultra Violet' Vertical Jigging Rod

Tatanka · November 30, 2009, 19:10:56 CET

Well Done mate!!!! Really impressive . I have seen someone repairing rods but never fabricating from scratch , very nice finishing too.

MartinB · November 30, 2009, 20:51:23 CET

Very impressive!! well done mate!!!

fish-noob · November 30, 2009, 23:10:44 CET

imo you should try your luck with that. you never know

skip · December 28, 2009, 13:02:03 CET

What was the final overall length of that rod?

clutch_kick · December 28, 2009, 13:26:17 CET

Blank is 6'. Then there is another 2" for the Gimbal and Butt Cap.

Skip what do you think of this style?

I think the split grips give it a more modern look. The other advantage is that you can theoretically balance the rod to a specific reel, and adjust the reel seat position to the user's prefered height.

The empty space between the grips can be used to write the owner's name, their MFF Nickname, a picture of a fish , etc ....

clutch_kick · January 22, 2010, 17:30:28 CET

Under 2 kgs of load ... Curve looks nice, confirms the moderate action of the blank. This rod has a lot of potential, i loaded it up to about 4kgs and it is soooo progressive.

Destination Sea · January 22, 2010, 22:14:50 CET

vera xoghol first class. prosit mill qalb.

skip · January 23, 2010, 14:17:17 CET

Quote from: clutch_kick on December 28, 2009, 13:26:17 CET
Blank is 6'. Then there is another 2" for the Gimbal and Butt Cap.

Skip what do you think of this style?

I think the split grips give it a more modern look. The other advantage is that you can theoretically balance the rod to a specific reel, and adjust the reel seat position to the user's prefered height.

The empty space between the grips can be used to write the owner's name, their MFF Nickname, a picture of a fish , etc ....

I like that style, def need to find the time to meet up and discuss some ideas and get your feedback in general on spinning style jigging rods

clutch_kick · January 23, 2010, 18:17:34 CET

Well most jigging rods are spinning style, the italians and americans are now introducing with quite a bit success the casting type, using lightweight multiplier reels, which pack a lot of drag. I have also seen a hybrid of the two. It employs a multiplier reel, and the guides are fixed spirally, begining as a casting rod and moving towards a spinning rod at the tip, they are a work of art and very ingenius!

camkev · March 11, 2010, 10:16:32 CET

Hi Clutch_kick,do you custom built boat bottom fishing rods?Which can take up to 300 grm of lead?...Want to test one at lampedusa

robby017 · March 11, 2010, 10:50:42 CET

300 grams for 60-80m depth...... don't overdo it with the lead cos you'll get tired with all that weight.

camkev · March 11, 2010, 10:58:12 CET

Up to 300 i meant...it all depends on the current!!

robby017 · March 11, 2010, 11:00:34 CET

why didn't you opt for a lawyer........ ur wasted in sales.... lol.... an action of 100 to 300 would be perfect i think......

clutch_kick · March 11, 2010, 15:32:16 CET

It really depends what length and action you are looking for in the rod. I don't think it is any different to Spinning or VJ Rods. What reel will you use, Spinning or conventional?

camkev · March 11, 2010, 15:40:09 CET

Will use spinning reel maybe an 8000,about the length approx 2.7 to 3.00 metres.Will be fishing in 60 to 80 metres depth,what do you suggest??