30 Class Trolling Rod

[Ponce]

I just finished building a trolling rod and wanted to share. I'm not sure how to link to another spot on the site, but I tried. I is in the rod building form under 30 Class Trolling Rod.

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...od-675673.html

[gottaflylee]

Look Great!!!

How this...


Wanted to share this rod I just finished. It is a 30 class and will match with a Tiagra 30 (narrow). I’m pretty happy with the outcome considering it is my second rod. This was my first attempt at Abalone and was very happy with the process and results. I still need to get better at the finish as well as the trim bands under the guides. I’m confident that it will perform to expectations, and can’t wait for the first bend in the rod.

For those of you considering trying to work with Abalone, get Flat Liner’s (Kevin Knox’s) DVD and follow it religiously you will not be disappointed. I went to Kevin’s class at the rod expo and followed his DVD and have to say for my first attempt it was not very difficult and I’m extremely happy with the results.

The components and stats for this rod are:
30 Class
Overall length 6 ½ feet.
Blank – Batson FSU56H (cut to 61 ½ inches, all from the butt)
American Tackle Uni butt short (UB2)
American Tackle Turbo guides – 20-16-12-12-12-12
Tip 12/12

Please give me criticism on anything you see, it can only help me get better.

I’ve got a pitch bait rod in the works that I think is going to be pretty cool, I think it has some ideas that are a little more orginal.
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[reelreturn]

great looking rod there Ponce

[merry marlin]

That's one Fine Looking job Jeff... Won't be long before we see it bending on a nice YFT or Hoo....
MM