http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/ Fishing rods, Rod building, selecting the right blank, guides, grips and reel seat, fixing broken tips and more. Ask questions or offer advice on anything in the world of graphite, fiberglass and composite fishing rods, the newest and best parts for them from specialized jigging and casting rods to standard trolling and stand-up sticks. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:11:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/ http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/marlin-salt-weapons-2-a-367863.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:25:31 GMT Wrapped up next set of 5
Super Seeker 50/80's
Winthrop EXCELL's w/ Solid Titanium Tops/Titanium Rollers
Exotic Genuine Ostrich Leather Grips
Aftco Uni-Butts
Black & Gold Marble Finish
Heres the VIDEO gang,hope you enjoy it.
Thanks for watching,
Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idroiOj2dwk ]]> armbreakerrods http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/marlin-salt-weapons-2-a-367863.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/130-unlimited-class-rod-builds-362473.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:17:43 GMT I'm looking at my next project to help pass the cold NE winter months along. It's a build for 130s primarily for GBFT, #6 bent butts for 0 degree (vertical) swivel holders, rollers, 200# over 200+ braid/dacron backing, etc. My boat has swivels in the back corners and a pair of outboards. I could use some suggestions to help get things started.

What are folks using for blanks? Eye balling the SS-CTSF63XXXX. Or should these be E-glass?

How long are the finished rods? I've heard of "long bendy" rods. How long is "long" and how "bendy"? :rolleyes:

Any thoughts/comments/suggestions are usually appreciated ]]> chumtini http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/130-unlimited-class-rod-builds-362473.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/genuine-striking-rattlesnake-shikari-spinning-rod-361936.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:58 GMT Hello gang! Just finished up a wicked looking Genuine Rattlesnake spinning rod complete with head and fangs to boot. Talk about a conversation piece here,,lol Its 100% fishable,or a sure collectors piece,or both.
Here's some pics and the video I put together for this guy..which really turned out great.
Enjoy and thank you for watching.
Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5cu2SynsU
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[IMG][/IMG] ]]> armbreakerrods http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/genuine-striking-rattlesnake-shikari-spinning-rod-361936.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/igfa-130-chair-rod-332478.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:57:36 GMT Just wrapped up this big guy here yesterday gang.
IGFA 130 7'6"
Aftco Bigfoot Roller Guides & Top
Aftco UB6 Curved Unibutt
Genuine Ostrich Leather Foregrip
Full Black & Blue Metallic Marble Finish

Here's the video link,full screen it and crank up the volumn~ Styx "Sweet Madam Blue"
Enjoy and thanks for watching,
Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBcCTisojzA ]]> armbreakerrods http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/igfa-130-chair-rod-332478.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/fram-jetfuel-dragster-super-seeker-60-100-big-game-spinning-rod-302416.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:31:25 GMT Working on a set of 4 for Don Schumacher's Dragsters and finished up 2 thus far with a slight dely on the other 2 with Alps components delay from Acid.First time for everything.
This is one hot and bright fire orange rod,,changes colors depending on lighting..genuine leather grips,custom shaped,Fuji Titanium Silicon carbides,Alsp reel seat, Full marbled finish..
Enjoy the video gang and have a great weekend out there!
Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq9h8ADWd8A ]]> armbreakerrods http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/fram-jetfuel-dragster-super-seeker-60-100-big-game-spinning-rod-302416.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/replacing-roller-tips-296025.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:33:41 GMT I'm going to replace the small roller tip guides with large-head roller tips in order to use wind-on swivels. What type adhesive should be used, and where can it be bought?

Any help appreciated...:) ]]> bisquit http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/replacing-roller-tips-296025.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/roller-guides-when-274335.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:01:07 GMT What are the advantages of roller guides and when should they be used? I have one rod with a roller stripper guide and tip. It is fine as long as the line is tight but as soon as there is any slack it is more prone to having the line bind in the roller guides than in the standard ones. What are the advantages of roller guides and when should they be used? I have one rod with a roller stripper guide and tip. It is fine as long as the line is tight but as soon as there is any slack it is more prone to having the line bind in the roller guides than in the standard ones. ]]> Sea Level http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/roller-guides-when-274335.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/robert-e-lee-legends-rod-266759.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:21:52 GMT Here's my new favorite,and I put it together with one of my all time favorite songs. I tryed to give the ends of the marbled guide wraps a rustic even gunsmoke appearance and I think I like this alot..will work on this effect more in the future as this was my first attemp at this.
Grips are genuine crocodile.
Enjoy the video..crank it up for all you Outlaw fans out there!
Thanks for watching,
Dave
Robert E Lee~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJBJ2Ovh6Sc
Rebel~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Wzt8uNtH4 ]]> armbreakerrods http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/robert-e-lee-legends-rod-266759.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/west-coast-rod-east-coast-265324.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:03:27 GMT HERE'S ONE THAT TOOK ME OUT OF THE BOX A BIT. A HALIBUT ROD FOR A CUSTOMER IN SAN FRANCISCO. THE TASK WAS TO MATCH THE THREAD COLOR TO THE HULL OF HIS BOAT, AND IT WASN'T WHITE!!!
THIS ONE IS WHITE SHELL VENEER WITH MADIERA THREAD OVER THE GUIDES, TITANIUM.




IM UNHAPPY WITH THIS ONE AS THE UNDERWRAP BLED THRU A LITTLE. THAT IS WITH 2 COATS OF CP!


]]> flatliner http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/west-coast-rod-east-coast-265324.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/anglers-envy-500g-jigging-stick-265323.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:53:23 GMT HERES THE LATEST BUILD FOR A CUSTOMER, 500G JIGGING STICK WITH TITANIUM GUIDES AND PURPLE ABALONE INLAYS! Image: http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/kevinknox/img_2207.jpg Image: http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii184/kevinknox/img_2173.jpg Image:... HERES THE LATEST BUILD FOR A CUSTOMER, 500G JIGGING STICK WITH TITANIUM GUIDES AND PURPLE ABALONE INLAYS!




]]> flatliner http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/anglers-envy-500g-jigging-stick-265323.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/tred-barta-sets-you-265138.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:47:27 GMT FOR THOSE THAT ARE AWARE OF TRED BARTA'S SITUATION, YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS A BENEFIT FOR HIM ON OCTOBER 23RD ALONG THE EAST COAST AT 5 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. I BUILT AND DONATED THIS SET FOR THE BENEFIT AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR SILENT AUCTION AT EACH LOCATION.

I HOPE TO HEAR BACK THAT SOMEONE IN THE SFC FAMILY HAS ADOPTED THESE RODS AND GAFF AND WILL PUT THEM TO GOOD USE!!!! PLEASE MAKE THAT HAPPEN!!!!!!

TRED BARTA, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU LIKE HIM OR DON'T, DOES NOT DESERVE TO HAVE THESE ILLNESSES AND NO INDIVIDUAL ON THIS EARTH NEVER, AND I MEAN NEVER DESERVES CANCER. I WOULDN'T WISH THAT ON MY WORST ENEMY. I HAVE LOST MY EX-MOTHER IN LAW, MY DEAR SWEET MOM AND MY FATHER HAS IT NOW, IN THE STOMACH. I AM CONFIDENT THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US KNOWS SOMEONE THAT HAS OR AT ONE TIME HAD CANCER.
TO THOSE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED CANCER FIRSTHAND OR WITH A FAMILY MEMBER, IMAGINE DOING IT WITH LIMITED OR NO INSURANCE TO COVER THE COSTS. THEN, IMAGINE A $12K SHOT THAT YOU NEED EVERY MONTH AND HAVING TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF POCKET!

IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE DINNER AND AUCTIONS, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DIG DEEP AND SUPPORT SOMEONE THAT WOULD GIVE HIS LEFT ARM FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US.

THESE RODS ARE 50 CLASS STANDUPS WITH ABALONE INLAYS UNDER AFTCO BIGFOOT WINDON ROLLERS. THESE RODS WOULD SELL FOR A GOOD PENNY AND HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND I PUT MY NAME AND REPUTATION INTO THE CONSTRUCTION OF EACH AND EVERY ROD THAT I BUILD. ANYTHING EVER HAPPENS TO THEM WHILE FIGHTING A FISH, NO QUESTIONS ASKED, IT WILL BE REPAIRED OR REBUILT. I STRIVE TO EXCEED MY CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATIONS WITH MY WORK!!!

THIS IS WELL OVER $1000 WORTH OF PRODUCT THAT IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!
KEVIN KNOX
ANGLER'S ENVY CUSTOM RODS
WWW.ANGLERSENVY.COM.











]]> flatliner http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/tred-barta-sets-you-265138.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/deep-drop-bent-butt-rollers-262823.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:05:45 GMT Anyone every use a bent butt on a deep drop rod and then use rollers instead of guides? One of my buddies swears that it would be easier cranking than the more popular tackle that is being used now. He wants to put a 9/0 penn loaded with 50lb braid on the rod and leave it in the holder and... Anyone every use a bent butt on a deep drop rod and then use rollers instead of guides? One of my buddies swears that it would be easier cranking than the more popular tackle that is being used now.

He wants to put a 9/0 penn loaded with 50lb braid on the rod and leave it in the holder and just crank.

Anyone have any experience with doing that? What size bent butt would be needed and how many rollers would you use? I almost think like a longer type planer rod is what he wants, but thought I'd ask the experts.

Any input is appreciated. ]]> BYRD http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/deep-drop-bent-butt-rollers-262823.html http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/offshore-rods-258240.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:06:52 GMT What is the reputation of these rods, Kimura,Premier, and Great Barrier? What is the reputation of these rods, Kimura,Premier, and Great Barrier? ]]> eyeshaveit49 http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/f203/offshore-rods-258240.html