My Christmas present to myself.
Dec 25, 2021 13:22:52 #
Some of you wanted to see the rod I built for myself and the reel that I put on it. The reel is a Penn Battle III, 3000. I like Penns, not as good as Shimano's but about 1/2 of the price. and at my age, it will probably outlive me. The rod I built is a MHX, 2 pc., 9'0", 6 - 12 # line, 6 - 12 # lure wt., I put 13 LZR guides plus the tip-top. Guides on a rod are like ball bearings, they make everything work better. Hopefully, the pictures will come through. I intend to use the rod for in-shore fishing down in South Padre Island.
Dec 25, 2021 13:27:15 #
flyguy wrote:
Some of you wanted to see the rod I built for myse... (show quote)
Didn’t see the rod but I can envision it in my feeble mind. Merry Christmas Fly.
Dec 25, 2021 14:02:23 #
bknecht wrote:
Didn’t see the rod but I can envision it in my feeble mind. Merry Christmas Fly.
Sorry, it didn't fly, I'll have my grandson help me tomorrow. A Merry Christmas to you, bk.
Dec 25, 2021 14:26:38 #
Jer
Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸
flyguy wrote:
Some of you wanted to see the rod I built for myse... (show quote)
Looking forward to seeing your new rod and reel. Merry Christmas.
Dec 25, 2021 14:33:06 #
flyguy wrote:
Some of you wanted to see the rod I built for myse... (show quote)
Pretty stealthy rod Fly. Trying to sneak up on the fish now? Merry Christmas sir.
Dec 25, 2021 19:18:46 #
Sounds like a nice set up flyguy! By your description...you definitely put some forethought into the project and trimmings! It is always exciting to catch the "first fish" on a new rod! What species will it be....?
Dec 25, 2021 20:44:34 #
fishyaker wrote:
Sounds like a nice set up flyguy! By your description...you definitely put some forethought into the project and trimmings! It is always exciting to catch the "first fish" on a new rod! What species will it be....?
Hopefully, a 40" bull red will be fine. or even a 35" gator would do. It is Christmas time.
Dec 26, 2021 00:04:22 #
Fly: I am proud of you. This is what winters are for, repair, make new, and such to get ready for the next spring and summers fishing efforts. Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 26, 2021 18:53:02 #
I'll have to check out those guides. I usually use American Tackle guides, Fuji when I can't get to my supplier. I've been running braid through one rod for 20 years and there's still not a mark in my Amtaks, and they're about a third the cost of Fuji.
Dec 26, 2021 18:53:16 #
I'll have to check out those guides. I usually use American Tackle guides, Fuji when I can't get to my supplier. I've been running braid through one rod for 20 years and there's still not a mark in my Amtaks, and they're about a third the cost of Fuji.
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