Arai Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Had a new rod built......with Coastal Bend Custom Rods http:www.NotAllowed.com Can't wait to get out and throw it!! The rod is a: Phenix Rod Blank – Ultra Swimbait Series USB-711MH-B 7’11†Mod Fast Tip rated for up to 5oz baits Spiral Wrapped REC Recoil Guides CastAway Fully Exposed Reel Seat Custom Prickly Pear Butt Cap 7†of Tiger Wrap in blue/gun metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceaser Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 that prickly pear butt cap is cool looking. Nice ride man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke V. Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 that prickly pear butt cap is cool looking. Nice ride man You and your misspelling Just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triv Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Awesome looking rod man! Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWIMBO Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Makes me want a LDC even more! Hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oprcsr Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietfly Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 looks really good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infidel Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 A true custom rod. Very cool. Having the fore grip separated from the reel seat reminds me of an offshore flyrod. But it looks so small. What was the theory behind that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx4life14 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 A true custom rod. Very cool. Having the fore grip separated from the reel seat reminds me of an offshore flyrod. But it looks so small. What was the theory behind that? Thats what I thought, and am wondering. Would like to see some pics with a reel on it. That prickly pear butt cap looks awesome though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arai Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I had him add it because when I really wanna swing the bejezzus outta the rod I have a hand there and a hand towards the bottom of the rod. That was my thought ahead of time.....and now since I've held it, it won't be on future rods as it's not needed and just extra $$$ and weight. Thanks for all the comments guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiswimbait Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Wouldn't you need a 3rd hand to do that. Just trying to picture it in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arai Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWIMBO Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Whos gunna b thumbin your spool while your holding that lil fore grip? That sounds dirty"whos gunna b thumbin your spool" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Addict Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 if you are unhappy with the foregrip you can have someone move it or remove it. Ask your local tackle shop, they usually have a couple of guys they use for stuff like that if they don't do it in house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arai Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Looking for some input as far as a reel to put on this new rod. I've done some looking around and the 4 reels I've had my eye on are these. Any others out there I'm not thinking about? What are your thoughts? Curado 301E: -6.2:1 ratio -20/120 line -10.5 ounces -$249 retail Calcutta TE401: -5.0:1 ratio -20/160 line -12.8 ounces -$369 retail Calcutta 401B: -5.0:1 ratio -20/160 line -11.7 ounces ounces -$229 retail Daiwa Pluton: -6.2:1 ratio -17/120 line -12.7 ounces -$449 retail I can tell you being a Shimano man....the odds are stacked up against the Daiwa. It's more expensive, holds less line, is one of the heaviest and has a higher gear ratio. The only thing I see in it's favor is that I don't like the gold on the Calcuttas....LOL Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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