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Fishing Rods => Jon Vadney Custom Rods => Topic started by: Jon Vadney on December 27, 2014, 09:56:54 PM

Title: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on December 27, 2014, 09:56:54 PM
Fishsticks had me build this SuperSeeker 70M for his fiance and he wanted it to match a black and pink jigmaster that she uses.  Hopefully she likes it and gets to use it a bunch!

(http://i.imgur.com/LqLY8bK.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QihCXip.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/T5M1j3p.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8JO7SIz.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/66D6g2o.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Kj0MRnw.jpg)
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Alto Mare on December 27, 2014, 10:04:12 PM
Hey fishsticks, could I be your fiance'? ;D Beautiful reel Jon, you do some amazing work.
She will be very happy Jason ;)
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on December 27, 2014, 10:36:36 PM
Better than I could have hoped Jon! Thanks she loves the pics and can't wait to fish it!

Hahaha Sorry Sal the position is filled :D
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Newell Nut on December 27, 2014, 10:53:18 PM
Another masterpiece by Jon. Looks great.
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on December 27, 2014, 11:00:47 PM
Here is the reel to go with it!! It's FULLY moded and ready to go!

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah105/jdanchise/Mobile%20Uploads/20141227_145850_zps30535433.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/jdanchise/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141227_145850_zps30535433.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on December 27, 2014, 11:46:50 PM
Quote from: fIsHsTiiCkS on December 27, 2014, 11:00:47 PM
Here is the reel to go with it!! It's FULLY moded and ready to go!

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah105/jdanchise/Mobile%20Uploads/20141227_145850_zps30535433.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/jdanchise/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141227_145850_zps30535433.jpg.html)
That setup is gonna be so bitchen for a lady angler. Could you shoot me some pics of the reel on the rod when you get it?  Thanks bro!
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: mikeg24thst on December 28, 2014, 03:04:27 AM
Awesome work
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Alans Buddy on December 28, 2014, 09:10:53 PM
You're killin me Jon.
Jonesing over here
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Islandgypsy on December 28, 2014, 09:45:21 PM
Gets my vote for Fishing Rod Hall of Fame :)
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on December 29, 2014, 06:16:59 AM
Thanks everyone! Ben, your rod is coming along nicely :)
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: coastal_dan on December 29, 2014, 06:02:12 PM
Wow, amazing combo!
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on January 01, 2015, 12:43:10 AM
The rod came today! Here is a pic of the combo together! She did the collage.

(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah105/jdanchise/Mobile%20Uploads/rodandreel2_zps50ccafcb.jpg) (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/jdanchise/media/Mobile%20Uploads/rodandreel2_zps50ccafcb.jpg.html)

The rod was so nice I had to throw some accuplates on that reel   ;D
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 01:42:14 AM
That's awesome man!!  I take it she likes it!  Thanks again for your business Jason.
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on January 01, 2015, 02:15:54 AM
Quote from: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 01:42:14 AM
That's awesome man!!  I take it she likes it!  Thanks again for your business Jason.

She LOVES it and cant want to get it bent! No, thank you Jon! Your an awesome dude and I will def be getting more rods soon!
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Alto Mare on January 01, 2015, 03:23:01 AM
That set looks awesome, very nice.
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 04:26:58 AM
Quote from: fIsHsTiiCkS on January 01, 2015, 02:15:54 AM
Quote from: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 01:42:14 AM
That's awesome man!!  I take it she likes it!  Thanks again for your business Jason.

She LOVES it and cant want to get it bent! No, thank you Jon! Your an awesome dude and I will def be getting more rods soon!

:)  compliments like that mean the world to me.  Hopefully we can share the rail some day!
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 04:29:03 AM
Also, how does the rod fit her? And did you tell her you measured her arm while she was asleep? Hahaha
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: alantani on January 01, 2015, 06:00:40 AM
if that doesn't say love, i don't know what does!
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 08:23:39 AM
Quote from: alantani on January 01, 2015, 06:00:40 AM
if that doesn't say love, i don't know what does!

Right!?
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 08:26:25 AM
Oh, one more thing Jason: if you sent the reel to these guys. http://reelcolors.com  They could anodize the handle knob to match the frame and powder coat the stainless handle black.  Just sayin.   :P
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on January 01, 2015, 08:49:15 PM
Quote from: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 04:26:58 AM
Quote from: fIsHsTiiCkS on January 01, 2015, 02:15:54 AM
Quote from: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 01:42:14 AM
That's awesome man!!  I take it she likes it!  Thanks again for your business Jason.

She LOVES it and cant want to get it bent! No, thank you Jon! Your an awesome dude and I will def be getting more rods soon!

:)  compliments like that mean the world to me.  Hopefully we can share the rail some day!

Hopefully man that would be awesome! Yeah, the fit is great I was telling her about how it was cut to her specs and she said "How did he know?".... Welllll, she laughed about all!

Quote from: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 08:26:25 AM
Oh, one more thing Jason: if you sent the reel to these guys. http://reelcolors.com  They could anodize the handle knob to match the frame and powder coat the stainless handle black.  Just sayin.   :P

Wow thanks for that link I will have to look into them! There are a few projects I can use them for! They do good work?
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 01, 2015, 09:49:40 PM
Everything I've seen em do has looked top notch.  A guy I know named Rick has an avet that was engraved with peppe le pieu (no idea on spelling, the skunk from looney toons) eating a banana and the engraving was done in yellow.  It came out great
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Alans Buddy on January 07, 2015, 12:38:22 AM
Any idea what they'd charge to polish and anodize a reel?
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 07, 2015, 02:56:18 AM
Quote from: Alans Buddy on January 07, 2015, 12:38:22 AM
Any idea what they'd charge to polish and anodize a reel?

I honestly have no idea. I dealt with them years ago when I was inquiring about getting a reel done but never went through with it and I don't remember what it cost.  They were really helpful on the phone though
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 07, 2015, 05:32:42 AM
Also, here's a crappy cellphone preview pic of your rod Ben

(http://i.imgur.com/FMNM3uPl.png)
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on January 07, 2015, 05:34:37 AM
Coming in very nice Jon! Your going to love the rod Ben.

Looking at the rod you made her makes me want mine! Very soon though!
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: alantani on January 07, 2015, 05:40:48 AM
Quote from: Alans Buddy on January 07, 2015, 12:38:22 AM
Any idea what they'd charge to polish and anodize a reel?

ben, check out these guys.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=7432.0
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Jon Vadney on January 07, 2015, 05:55:25 AM
Thanks Jason! I'm looking forward to building yours!

Alan, the guys you linked website is down so I'd try to call them to ensure they are still in business.
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Alans Buddy on January 08, 2015, 04:26:54 AM
WOW! It's gonna be killer! It's uncanny that from just talking to you, you've come up with the color combo and look I was hoping for!
Title: Re: SuperSeeker for forum member Fishsticks
Post by: Alans Buddy on January 08, 2015, 04:33:25 AM
Thanks Alan.
Maybe this guy:
http://www.arnoldmetalfinishing.com/services/anodizing/