my second build - OTI popping rod

[andrew whitman]

I really dont like long rods as i had a 9' daiko and it was to much for me. i decided on the 7'6 OTI 50lb blank. I have to flexcoat the butt right above the winding check and it will be ready to fish. I casted lures from 1.5oz to 4oz and it was a dream to use. very fulfilling making it myself! This should handle any tuna i come across here in the gulf. i decided against the new fuji K series guides because this would make a great long jigging rod also. any feedback will only help my future builds. thanks
***BTW the Matagi gunmetal color is a spot on match for the fuji mnsg guides.



needs to be finished but...

[paul708]

Nice job.
looks clean.little bling...sweet

[Ponce]

Fantastic work. An OTI popping rod is on my to-do list as well. Post some field reports on the rod. Again, great job.

[FLATLINER]

Great job! The threadwork is sharp!!

[CaptLeoNYC]

really sharp looking rod you got there !!! nice job !!

[FAT CAT MX]

Nicely done. I like the metal trim.

[andrew whitman]

Nicely done. I like the metal trim.

thanks all matagi japan. it is the gunmetal color so it wouldnt be to flashy.

[tunaraider1]

NICE JOB ON THE BUILD! GOOD PHOTOS!

[CaptLeoNYC]

One question, Whats the reason why only the largest guide is reversed while the others aren't ? Style im thinking but you may differ....

[andrew whitman]

less resistance for the line when casting and less guide legs to tangle the line. thats what ive been told and the original OTI popping rods have it that way.