Garry2Rs Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'm working on one more rod, before I pack-up my toys to head home. The rod blank is my all-time favourite casting rod, the MB843. It's a 7ft. medium heavy for 1/4 to 3/4 oz. baits. To spice it up a bit, I did a little different type of tiger wrap and some fancy cutting and gluing on the grip. I don't know about anyone else, but I like the split-grip, no fore-grip look. Details... This one is for me, and I look foreward to water testing it soon. Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Looks great ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Very nice Garry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks Guys! This afternoon, I ordered the guides. I'm planning a spiral wrap with 10, 8 and 6's. I did the same blank, last Fall, using a spiral of 10, 8, 6 and #4 mini's. That rod works fine, but the larger guides will accommodate the bigger knots when I attach a heavy leader for Pike in May. Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manjo39 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice looking rod. I'm also jealeous of the lemon tree in your backyard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hey Garry,with that rear extension how long is that rod from the reel?.I know the leverage part,but that rod would be under 6' unless I'm missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I know nothing about building rods. Does having them near fresh lemon tree's help somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler management Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I would kill for one of those!!! How much would it cost to get a fancy custom rod like that built?? Want to get one for my old man as a gift, but dont have the time, knowledge or skill for something like that. I would just waste the money and ruin the product, but i know it would bring tears to his eyes as a retirement gift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 N.A.W. In March, having it near a lemon tree helps a lot, if you are turning the cork outside...grin. Good call Davey! The blank was 84 inches long. It was going to have a 10" handle with the center of the reel seat at 72 inches. However the parts turned out a little larger than I expected. The choice was to cut them down, or spread them out for aesthetics. As it stands, the handle is 13" with the center of the reel seat at 69 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 nice cup of lemonade, sir. mb843 is one of my favorites too, in IMX, but all models were nearly impossible to find after shimano took over 15 yrs ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Nice job! Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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