Jim137a Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I finally had the opportunity and a little bit of open water to test out the new / revised 711 from Nameless Custom Rods that’s built on an American made blank. Initial impressions are that the blank is amazingly accurate, extremely light in hand, overall feel and craftsmanship are top notch, the new and innovative bicycle grip is super comfortable and conforms perfectly in hand all combined with a sensitive tip to feel those light bites. I was amazed at the overall broad range of the rod as it easily and accurately threw a 2oz TK, 4oz K9 and the 10” Hoog trout at about 5.5oz. I definitely feel you could throw a bit more over the rods 6oz rating. Definitely please to have this rod in my arsenal for 2024. I’m so hoping for an early ice out. BensBaits, oh da shiz, Mossyback Angler and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted February 21 Author Report Share Posted February 21 Also I forgot to mention that the rod I’m using was Justin’s test blank that he lifted a 10# kettle bell with and SWUNG a 3# weight around pretty hard and its holding up to that abuse just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_larkin3 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Sounds like a pretty sweet rod. you try throwing a 250 on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morph808 Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 He's now building them using Stryker Rod blanks from Oregon. They used to be Rogue Rods but under new ownership - Nate Langelo is the owner. Their website sells production rods from the shop, but only one finished swimbait rod the 796SB. I have one and they are very, very light as advertised (the carbon fiber handles do help in that). Makes a great topwater rod for walking baits, otherwise great for smaller glides in the 1-4oz range. I think that build you have is on their 7117 blank. They don't have a premade build yet on that, BUT I inquired about that and their 7'11" Salmon Bounce Back finished rod (has full carbon fiber rear handle) is built on almost the exact blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 19 hours ago, B_larkin3 said: Sounds like a pretty sweet rod. you try throwing a 250 on it? I don’t own a 250 but the Hoog 10” is 5.8 oz and the rod handles it easily. The Deps weighs 6 and I’d have no problems throwing it on the Nameless 711 B_larkin3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 3 hours ago, Morph808 said: He's now building them using Stryker Rod blanks from Oregon. They used to be Rogue Rods but under new ownership - Nate Langelo is the owner. Their website sells production rods from the shop, but only one finished swimbait rod the 796SB. I have one and they are very, very light as advertised (the carbon fiber handles do help in that). Makes a great topwater rod for walking baits, otherwise great for smaller glides in the 1-4oz range. I think that build you have is on their 7117 blank. They don't have a premade build yet on that, BUT I inquired about that and their 7'11" Salmon Bounce Back finished rod (has full carbon fiber rear handle) is built on almost the exact blank. My rod is built on the SB7117. I’ve had Justin from Nameless Custom Rods build me quite a few rods over the years and the methods he uses to align the blank using the spine as his starting point, guide selection and placement as well as how he builds the handles seems to get “ the most “ out of production blanks - there’s probably several other factors involved in rod building so that’s why I leave it to a professional. Rod building is a whole lot more than just buying a blank and putting some guides on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX941 Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 I should have mine mid week next week. Justin has been super chill and easy to work with on what I wanted. If the rod is half as good as his customer service I’ll be in good shape! He just added some pics to his IG of the rod he built for me. It’s the heavy action blacked out rod with the spiral spilt grips. https://www.instagram.com/nameless_custom_rods/p/C39D-isLjdp/?img_index=1 Jim137a and maine y yak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbernaeyge Posted March 1 Report Share Posted March 1 so if this more of a mod to modfast blank vs a fast that list listed? wish the rod industry would create a standard, maine y yak and basskickinrednick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX941 Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 It’s listed as a fast blank but Justin advised it was a very versatile rod. I’ll mostly throw soft baits but will also use it for my UFO wakes as well. maine y yak and Jim137a 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maine y yak Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 That rod looks SICK. I have a blacked out one from his last gen. 76mh 1-4z and absolutely love how he just nails the minimalist look. Dude is a talented and hard working artist! Nice stick man whitespruce and FOX941 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX941 Posted March 3 Report Share Posted March 3 Thanks! I’m excited to get it. maine y yak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 Updating the post - a few ppl have asked me if the 711 H would handle soft baits as well as treble hook baits - 100% YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phiderman Posted March 9 Report Share Posted March 9 It handles soft baits really good Jim137a and maine y yak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maine y yak Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 daaaaamn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX941 Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 I threw a citizen 7 for the last 2 days and this rod feels super nice. Have it paired up with a Tatula 300. Jim137a and maine y yak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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