Merry Marlin Grouper Rod

[Ponce]

I wanted to surprise my good friend Jacques with a new grouper rod. I hope to make a couple more this winter for me and my son.

One of my goals was to build a solid rod that doesn't weigh 10 lbs. I went with a 500 gram jigging blank, and graphite components.

Blank - American Tackle AXVJ5810
Reel Seat - Fuji PSS
Gimbal - Fuji (graphite)
Guides - American Tackle Titanium Nitride BCUE / Tip BCUT

I also wanted to keep the rod build pretty simple without a lot of flash, but still look good.

Now I'm just waiting to see how she does on a bunch of big grouper and other bottom dwellers. Overall I'm pretty happy with the build.

Kevin got the parts, printed the sticker, and the abalone for me Thanks Kevin.

[FLATLINER]

Ponce,
Your progression from rod to rod has been wonderful!!! Keep up the great work and you are doing an amazing job!!!!!

[merry marlin]

Jeff, when you told me you wanted to show me something I was clueless about what you wanted me to see!
Thought may be it was something regarding dog training and what a surprise... That is an incredible and beautiful gift! We hope you'll come often on the MM to see what kind of damage she can do in the future! That is a powerful stick that will take care of any bottom critter...
Thanks a Bunch my Friend!
Jacques

[clt_capt]

Beautiful work - You can bet the rod will get a workout.

[merry marlin]

Took your rod for a little joy ride yesterday....



She likes playing on the water and did real well for her young age! She already likes slime and blood!
Groupers barely gave her a workout and we'll have to test her on a big AJ on the next round...



Thanks again for this Very Nice weapon.
MM

[clt_capt]

Very Nice

[Ponce]

Very nice Jacques, I hope she brings many more friends aboard for you.

[Nauti Natured]

Very cool! Excellent job Ponce! That is one gift you know wont go to waste!!!