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Fishing Rods => Fishing Rods => Topic started by: Lowprofile on August 08, 2015, 12:25:42 PM

Title: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Lowprofile on August 08, 2015, 12:25:42 PM
I built this 130lb land based game rod earlier this year.

1800mm 130lb glass blank
Alps #6 butt
PVC hybrid grip with X flock shrink wrap over it
Fuji guides (SiNII)
Alps roller tip (BB)
overall length is 7'9".


(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/custom%20rods/collage1_zpsefhd4fg9.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/custom%20rods/collage1_zpsefhd4fg9.jpg.html)

please don't mind the little white specs on the guide close up. its dust that had gathered over a couple days before I took finished pics. didn't see it on there until it was uploaded and never retook them.


(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/custom%20rods/collage2_zpsj2p60jfc.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/custom%20rods/collage2_zpsj2p60jfc.jpg.html)

its just over a foot taller than I am.
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/custom%20rods/25_zpsboqs2oau.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/custom%20rods/25_zpsboqs2oau.jpg.html)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/custom%20rods/22_zpsrjamsswh.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/custom%20rods/22_zpsrjamsswh.jpg.html)

test bend with my 12/0. I really put this rod to work with my Makaira and over 60lbs of drag and it worked out phenomenally. ill get a fully loaded pic in the daylight soon. maybe tomorrow.
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i214/katguy/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjnncprkf.jpg) (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/katguy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjnncprkf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Reel 224 on August 08, 2015, 01:27:11 PM
You did a very nice job on that build LP.
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: theluckpusher on August 08, 2015, 02:36:29 PM
very nice
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: MFB on August 09, 2015, 01:38:53 AM
Nice, what's your target species?

Regards

Mark
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Lowprofile on August 09, 2015, 01:50:31 AM
Thanks, target is sharks (mostly tigers and mako but we get hammers and have a healthy white population), and some Pelagics like marlin, sails and mahi. Pelagic season starts in November.
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Bryan Young on August 09, 2015, 02:53:08 AM
That's a beautiful rod.  I still love simple chevron and diamonds.
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Shark Hunter on August 09, 2015, 03:03:35 AM
That is a nice stick! ;)
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Sharkin904 on August 24, 2015, 11:45:04 PM
gorgeous! I'll have one similar some day lol
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: handi2 on August 25, 2015, 12:10:51 AM
That's a great looking rod but more important is that it's long enough to work even better..!
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Steve-O on August 25, 2015, 04:24:28 PM
VERY NICE build.

Red & Black is how I've done a couple of my rods. However my finished product is more raw recruit looking than 3 stripes.  ::)


Archimedes had such a rod in mind back in the day when he said this "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." - Archimedes
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: Newell Nut on August 25, 2015, 10:20:26 PM
Very nice build. Red and black always looks nice. Now see how much you can bend it on a big hook up.
Title: Re: 7'9" 130lb LBG rod
Post by: David Hall on September 10, 2015, 03:46:18 PM
That is a beauty of a beast.
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