06-28-2008, 02:33 PM
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Bite me
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Finally wrapped her up!
Finished a spinning rod for my lil'bro and member Coores14 an up and comming fishing Capt. in the Fl keys.
Picked the blank up in the "sale" bin at the Highpoint Expo in Feb. for next to nothing. Did some research and am pretty sure it is an All Star blank. Trimmed it to 7ft. and slapped on a triangular ALPS reel seat, cork grips and Batson guides. She'll work great for yellowtails and backcountry snappers and small groupers. Will hand deliver in OBX next month for family vacation.
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06-28-2008, 02:38 PM
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I think Admin is going to let me have this space
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Your brother is gonna be really happy with the new stick. Very Nice
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06-28-2008, 02:51 PM
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I just got squirted with ballyhoo poop
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marlin
that is sweet work..very nice job
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06-28-2008, 05:14 PM
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Very sharp man!
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06-28-2008, 05:41 PM
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I caught a fish once :)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Key West, FL
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looks great, bro! now slap that reel I sent to you on it and take some more pics. I wanna see how the whole package looks. champagne and silver reel, pink Ande mono, and the rod.... the yellowtail are quaking in their boots....err, fins....already!
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06-28-2008, 10:18 PM
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Marlin ...looks great !!!
I realize its your bro's rod but how do you like the ALPS seat ?? hows it feel with the reel locked in there ? Thanks 
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06-28-2008, 10:24 PM
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I like it a-lot!!
For some reason, the triangle just fits in your hand correctly. I have made a few offshore/trolling rods that featured a triangular shaped fore grip and have had nothing but positive reviews. Some say it helps to eliminate twist when fighting a fish and the same have said it just feels good in their hands. I did notice a few manufacturers have started to put triangle shaped foregrips on rods. Not sure it has caught on yet, but give it time.
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06-28-2008, 10:31 PM
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yeah the tri stuff is starting to get popular i have it on 1 rod seems nice
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06-28-2008, 10:50 PM
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Crab mustard is good
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guess I'll just have to build one and give it a try Thanks again !!
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