Couple recent builds

Lowprofile · May 15, 2016, 04:29:24 PM

The Katana. All alps rollers, ALPS UB6 straight butt, 130lb blank, 7'9". Born an LBSF rod but may identify as a Marlin or tuna rod on weekends. Backwards guides and all.

Built an 80lb rod for my 12/0. 7'6" overall. White blank with red and blue wraps and gold trim. Poly cord butt wrap with a Turks head at the base. Re used #4 butt off a pen trolling rod that got scraped (new). Alps guides with roller.

Originally a 5'11" blank, I cut 3" off the bottom and reinforced it.

Tightlines667 · May 15, 2016, 07:17:31 PM

Nice work!

Those look like some serious sticks. The forgrip on that 130 class looks sharp. I like the looks of those backwards guides on these bigger rods.

handi2 · May 15, 2016, 08:54:16 PM

Excellent work..!

Newell Nut · May 15, 2016, 10:00:22 PM

Excellent work and you know I really like the style. My kind of build.

cbar45 · May 16, 2016, 12:23:18 AM

Nice and clean, love those grips!

foakes · May 16, 2016, 01:31:19 AM

Looks great, LP --

Really nice work.

Best,

Fred

Lowprofile · May 18, 2017, 03:39:45 AM

That 80lb rod is a real beast! And of course the 12/0 overhauled by Daron.

Lowprofile · May 18, 2017, 03:41:38 AM

Got a couple on it a while ago.

Swami805 · May 18, 2017, 06:11:12 AM

Nice

STRIPER LOU · May 18, 2017, 09:54:45 AM

Both are awesome but the blue/black combo is stunning! Nice work.

...............Lou

Lowprofile · May 21, 2017, 02:47:59 AM

Quote from: STRIPER LOU on May 18, 2017, 09:54:45 AM
Both are awesome but the blue/black combo is stunning! Nice work.

...............Lou

Thanks!

That setup is heavy though, I find myself carrying the 12/0 and white rod more often when scouting and having to walk into spots. I only bring the 130's if I know I'll need it or setting up for a couple days.