PainInTheBass Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) So, I finished my wife's custom rod. Being a Star Wars nerd, I made her a light saber fishing rod. unfortunately, I could not figure out a way to include lights or sounds. However, it has a sparkly paint job. Here are the details of the rod: blank - MHX MB783 grip - eva foam (portions wrapped in x flocked shrink tubing) guides - blue nanolite on stainless steel frames thread - blue to match the rod reel seat - Fuji ACS painted silver to maintain the metallic feel of the rod winding checks and bling - Matagi aluminum components I painted the blank with a base coat of blue. I then cleared over it with rod finish in which I mixed blue metallic flakes to produce a sparkle effect under the light. Here are some pics (more and better ones to follow): The pictures do not do the sparkle finish justice. Yeah, my wife uses a baitcaster. A closer look... I have built 10 rods thus far, and this was by far, the most custom. I am quite happy with how it turned out, although the paint and finish added significant weight in my opinion. My wife did not catch anything that first time out. However, on her next outing, she christened this bad boy with some topwater action. I love when people catch fish on rods I have made. It is very gratifying. All comments and criticism is welcome! Edited June 14, 2011 by PainInTheBass
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 That is priceless After you catch them, nothing fillets quicker than a light saber Seriously, though, nice work...have to love creativity
ctranter Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Wow that is awesome! You should make one in red
Homer Is King Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Great job! That's a nice looking rod. Great hobby!
PainInTheBass Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Posted June 14, 2011 Very nice work! It's always more satisfying when you make things yourself. Question about hook-keepers: I have many rods with the same style as you used, but I just got a rod with a different style keeper. The loop of wire runs parallel to the blank (points towards tip). Are these harder to tie? I much prefer them. Anyhow, that's a minor detail. Well done! I find those types of hook keepers less time consuming to tie, only because I am tying 1 band rather than 2. To be honest, the loop style hook keeper, as shown in the pics above, is easier to tie since you can really secure one arm to the blank while tying wrapping the first arm. After that, the second arm is a breeze. However, the type of hook keeper, for me at least, depends on my desired techniques for that rod. (Although, in this case, it was decided by the fact that this hook keeper was blue, and matched her rod. lol) Thanks for all the comments guys. I am in love with rod building now lol. All my friends are getting me to build customs for them. One day, I will build one for me too lol.
umKthxbye Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 That's a nice looking rod. I've been wanting to get into custom rod makin but dont have the money for it. Post pics of your others.
mercman Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Looks Great !! As CTranter said, a red one for you would be great!! Get a Vader helmut, and go fishing. Contrats... May the FISH be with you. Paul
Spiel Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Ten rods you say, hell I'd have thought hundreds. Nice work.
EC1 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Nice looking build, matches nicely with the reel too!
PainInTheBass Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Posted June 14, 2011 Ten rods you say, hell I'd have thought hundreds. Nice work. All of the complements are much appreciated! Spiel, a compliment from another rod builder is very flattering. Thanks all! I have to try and get some pictures of some of the other rods I have built. Most are in the hands of their owners now. i do fish with them, and will try to get pics when I fish with them next.
Spiel Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Spiel, a compliment from another rod builder is very flattering. It's worthy of compliment, I can see (and know) the amount work involved and your work looks flawless and certainly carries artistic merit too. I'm sure if you're anything like me your biggest critic is always yourself. Again, nice work.
NAW Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Yeah, my wife uses a baitcaster. That's funny man.. I won't let my wife touch my bait caster. Nice looking rod. Unique.
PainInTheBass Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Posted June 14, 2011 It's worthy of compliment, I can see (and know) the amount work involved and your work looks flawless and certainly carries artistic merit too. I'm sure if you're anything like me your biggest critic is always yourself. Again, nice work. It's funny that you mention that as I always notice the little things in every build that bother the hell out of me. However, the wife never notices anything. I guess that is a good thing since it shows that we take a lot of pride in our work.
bigreddog Posted June 14, 2011 Report Posted June 14, 2011 Saw your post on TT. Very creative! I wanna see the Darth Maul version!
PainInTheBass Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Posted June 14, 2011 Saw your post on TT. Very creative! I wanna see the Darth Maul version! Maybe for trolling the lakes where you are allowed 2 rods... lol
lookinforwalleye Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 The only thing missing is a racing strip!!! How about a custom Habs rod!!!
umKthxbye Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Under 6', ultra sensitive, with no backbone? LMAO
lookinforwalleye Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Under 6', ultra sensitive, with no backbone? Now thats funny!!!
mike rousseau Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Under 6', ultra sensitive, with no backbone? HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
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