Pitch / Live Bait Rod

[Ponce]

So this rod building is like crack to me. I'm replacing every offshore rod I have (no need to replace my jigging stuff, I have a great JPR build and a JM). I will build a twin to this rod as well as my 30 class and also 5 50 class rods.

Anyway my latest build is a 7 foot pitch bait rod that will be matched to a TLD-25. Kevin gave my some good advice to help improve my finish that I think worked or at least improved my final finish. I'm also having fun playing with the Abalone, I feel that I have to mention once again if you plan on trying Abalone get Kevin's DVD. On this rod I wrapped all the way to the tip 10mm with no problems.

I wanted to try something a little different and not use a slick butt, but still keep the weight down. So I went with carbon fiber tubing, I like how it feels now just to see how it holds up over the season.

All comments are welcome.

Rod stats:
Blank - Batson RCLB 70 M
Gimbal - Perfection Aluminum Gray
Reel Seat - Perfection Aluminum Gray
Rear Grip - Cabron Fiber tubing
Guides - American Tackle Turbo

[FLATLINER]

THATS SICK!!!!!!!!!! I like that combo on the butt section!! HMMMM, might have to try that one!!!
AWESOME!!! Your progress is stunning!!
Is it light?

[clt_capt]

Really nice work. It is addictive. I think you'll be happy with the carbon tube. I have made a few with carbon over foam that are holding up great after a couple of years.

[CaptLeoNYC]

Wow that looks really nice, I like how some of you guys use the abalone under the guides ! Really neat build you have there.

[Ponce]

THATS SICK!!!!!!!!!! I like that combo on the butt section!! HMMMM, might have to try that one!!!
AWESOME!!! Your progress is stunning!!
Is it light?

Thanks Kevin (for all your help and videos).

Yes it is very light and well balanced considering it is a 7 foot rod. I think the King Mac fishermen would love the same set-up only in the RCLB 70 ML blank.

[BYRD]

Love the green, that really pops!

[merry marlin]

Jeff, that is a beauty... Pitching that bait to a cobia with your own rod will be even more exciting!!!
MM

[FAT CAT MX]

Welcome to the addiction! Excellent work on the rod and the gaff too. I think the carbon fiber butt will be fine, as long as you're not trolling with the rod in a holder. As a pitch rod it should last forever.

[smokerking]

really interested in this drug (rodbuilding). im new and i think i want to give it a try. Can any of you guys give me some lead?
Thanks forum.

[FLATLINER]

Smoker,
If you scroll thru the posts, there is a wealth of information here. I have some video's that are step by step and we all can help if you post up the questions that you have.

Kevin