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Title: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: Jon Vadney on September 09, 2014, 03:08:55 AM

I haven't been able to build one for myself for a while now with all I've got goin on. This rod has taken a couple months but I needed to sit down and hammer it out. I'm bringing this on my 9day that leaves Nov 1st. I know a 700ML isn't a normal part of the arsenal for a 9day at that time of year, but with this year being as screwy as it's been, I'm bringing everything. I wouldn't be surprised if we ended up traveling 400 miles north to fish for crab and rockfish lol.

Here's the component list: Calstar 700ML, fuji alconite bmnag's, Forecast easy-tite reel seat (these are badass seats, i love them and am using them on 3 more rods that I'm bringing on my trip).

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Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: wallacewt on September 09, 2014, 05:13:34 AM

thats a terrific job
cheers

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: Newell Nut on September 10, 2014, 10:00:16 PM

Very nice work and you should like the rod flex. I have fun with my 700L but I think a ML may suit me a little better when I get a big amberjack on the line. Caught one Tuesday on the L and it was loaded up pretty good. I have not broken a Calstar yet but have managed to break two Seekers.

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: Jon Vadney on September 11, 2014, 01:53:17 AM

Quote from: Newell Nut on September 10, 2014, 10:00:16 PM
Very nice work and you should like the rod flex. I have fun with my 700L but I think a ML may suit me a little better when I get a big amberjack on the line. Caught one Tuesday on the L and it was loaded up pretty good. I have not broken a Calstar yet but have managed to break two Seekers.

Over the years I have only broken one rod and it was a Calstar. I was at Guadalupe fishing for yellowtail while dropper looping. Wasn't payin attention and got slammed. Rod hit the rail of the boat and blew up.

I do like the bend of this ML. Gonna fish 25 and 30# on it.

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: johnachak on September 13, 2014, 11:33:05 PM

Use it in good health. It's a beautiful stick. I hope it catches you many a dinner.

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: thorhammer on March 26, 2015, 03:19:15 PM

Sir, thats just nasty!!!!!!

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: Mattman NZ on March 26, 2015, 07:22:41 PM

WOW - A work of art as always Jon.

Regards

Matt...

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on March 27, 2015, 12:13:02 AM

That is seriously one of the most beautiful rods I have ever seen!!

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: Dominick on March 27, 2015, 03:59:07 AM

Jon... you do terrific work. That is one beauty of a rod. Dominick

Title: Re: Calstar 700ML for me
Post by: zaconb on March 29, 2015, 09:24:29 PM

Spectacular!

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