Hello Guys, I've started fiddling around with rods lately, and I have recently completed a Vertical Jigging rod, which I have built myself.
To give you a little detail:
Blank: Custom Builder, Prototyped and developed in the United States, these rod blanks are constructed from a carbon tape and multi modulus weave mixture along with a single ply of glass fabric.
Line Weight: 30-50Lbs
Lure Weight: 115 - 250g
Action: Moderate
Grips: Black EVA 13" rear, 8" Front
Reel Seat: American Tackle graphite
Guides: American Tackle Black Halide.
Some pictures:
Guides wrapped and waiting to be finished in epoxy
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/Jigging/26112009184.jpg)
Same guide finished in epoxy, will get 48hrs curing then another epoxy coat.
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/Jigging/29112009189.jpg)
Some more miscellaneous pics
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/Jigging/26112009185.jpg) (http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/Jigging/29112009190.jpg) (http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/Jigging/29112009191.jpg) (http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/Jigging/29112009193.jpg)
Niceeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!
I must say welldone my friend :)
looks awesome... gd luck
lovely work
very nice, the finishing is awesome.
Gd luck.
... and it's for sale ... I want to do another one :D
Fantastic work Charles! Looks like we finally have our own rod builder here in Malta :)
How about we get some video of it in use as a review?
good luck king
good job, j'alla issib xi denci jistennik!
well done mate :o :o
incredible job !
welldone. You did a very nice job. good look
Thanks for the compliments guys. It takes patience by the container loads to tie those guides. Now I truely appreciate why custom rods are so expensive.
@ Skip: When I get the chance to try it, I'll give you a full report. However, the fact that I do not have a boat doesn't help lol :P
This is the lighter 20 to 40Lbs rod on a Blue Shark
Impressive man. Well done!!
Very nicely built rod,welldone clutch_kick.
very nice well done and good luck!!
Well Done mate!!!! Really impressive . I have seen someone repairing rods but never fabricating from scratch , very nice finishing too.
Very impressive!! well done mate!!!
imo you should try your luck with that. you never know ;)
What was the final overall length of that rod?
Blank is 6'. Then there is another 2" for the Gimbal and Butt Cap.
Skip what do you think of this style?
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/SplitGrip.jpg)
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 ....
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.
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o339/clutch_kick/Jigging/21012010213.jpg)
vera xoghol first class. prosit mill qalb.
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
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!
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 ;)
300 grams for 60-80m depth...... don't overdo it with the lead cos you'll get tired with all that weight. ;)
Up to 300 i meant...it all depends on the current!!
why didn't you opt for a lawyer........ ur wasted in sales.... lol.... an action of 100 to 300 would be perfect i think......
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?
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??
Will contact you in PM
ok np,you can also post here cause i think it will be interesting for the others to read ;) Then if it's something personal you can send me a pm :D ;) :)
Very nice indeed. In the U.K. a lot of the guys use ugly sticks, dont know what they are, but I asked the guy in Captain Fish if he sold them and he looked at me like I was from another planet.
QuoteCaptain Fish
???
I'm sure you mean Mr Fish...... the tackle shop. :P
Well maybe we can get some feedback from the boat anglers here. What is the ideal action for a bottom fishing rod? X-Fast, Fast or Moderate?
This is what I recommended
Lamiglas NZ 102 2XH
Length: 8'6"
Pieces: 2
Line Wt: 20-50lbs
Lure Wt: 6-12oz
FYI
ugly stick is a registered name to the Shakespeare brand which now forms part of the Pure Fishing company
should you need any information i'm ready to help
OKUMA-1976
Thanks for that sir, as usual plenty of help and advise from a forum member.
The shop was, as Robby017 suggested, Mr Fish.
Well here is another option, this time using E-Glass, instead of graphite. This might actually be a bonus on a frenetic boat, when the fish are biting. The rod would be more durable to knocks, sacrificing only the weight.
Blank is a 7 foot, one piece, 25-50lb line class, with a mod-fast action, and is rated as Extra-heavy by the manufacturer. Finished in Gloss Black (or pink if you are feeling different)
EVA Foam grips, Light weight machined aluminium reel seat, and butt cap (gimbal or round).
American Tackle stainless steel, halide guides (like the ones i have on the Jigging rod).
I think the above can be put togather for less than $150. Which is the price for a Graphite blank alone!!! If we get 2 or 3 rods togather the shipping costs would be minimal, divided between the 3.
Thanks for the compliment guys. It requires patience and cargo containers to meet these guidelines. Now I really understand why it is so expensive, custom rods.