Odyssey Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I’m waiting for my first ever custom built rod. I’ve never really had new gear only 2nd hand kit... quick teaser of the under whipping 🙂 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Looks great Luke. My rod builder is still waiting for the reel seats to clear customs. Been a month now🥲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: Looks great Luke. My rod builder is still waiting for the reel seats to clear customs. Been a month now🥲 Customs are a nightmare currently. Took 4 weeks for some parts to clear customs for work. 2 days from China to U.K. 4 weeks to get out of UPD warehouse 😬 im getting regular updates so exciting stuff 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Customs are a nightmare currently. Took 4 weeks for some parts to clear customs for work. 2 days from China to U.K. 4 weeks to get out of UPD warehouse 😬 im getting regular updates so exciting stuff 🙂 Yes ups are holding things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 New pics.... Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Odyssey said: New pics.... I take it there is a technical reason for the wrap of the guides around the pole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Yep, Its a 50lb class rod. The line will want to twist around so you allow it to twist and run under the blank to make it easier when fighting mackerel and mako 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Yep, Its a 50lb class rod. The line will want to twist around so you allow it to twist and run under the blank to make it easier when fighting mackerel and mako 😉 Looks odd I must admit, but if it helps the rod action then fair enough. Just surprised to see it like that. Whippings etc look 1st class!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Looks odd I must admit, but if it helps the rod action then fair enough. Just surprised to see it like that. Whippings etc look 1st class!! It’s more popular in the states than this side of the pond abs thankfully my builder is open to new ideas 🙂 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Tuna Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 41 minutes ago, Odyssey said: New pics.... That looks a mighty powerful stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Looking great Luke! Very nice indeed. What length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 6’6” standup up stick IFGA 50lb also getting 6’6 IFGA 20lb in same colours for the blues.... Seriousky impressed with Jon the tod builder, he’s giving me pictures all the way, checking im happy etc 🙂 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 What sort of £$ for a custom rod, looks really smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I wouldn't use that for fishing, its far to pretty, you need a glass cabinet to display it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Maverick said: I wouldn't use that for fishing, its far to pretty, you need a glass cabinet to display it in I’m thinking that! most my gear is 20+ years old so I’m not sure what to do with new stuff 🤣🤣🤣 Maverick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I must admit, I don't get the ring twist at all (oooo matron, sounds painful!!). I always thought the idea of fishing rings up was to reduce the pressure on the whippings and stop a big fish/snag/fastnet (in my case....) ripping the rings off...... Besides, that would confuse the hell out of me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 id feel drunk or sea sick looking at that 😆 class bit of kit though! shiney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DINOBOY Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 20 hours ago, Odyssey said: 6’6” standup up stick IFGA 50lb also getting 6’6 IFGA 20lb in same colours for the blues.... Seriousky impressed with Jon the tod builder, he’s giving me pictures all the way, checking im happy etc 🙂 I have a IGFA 20 built for me by Stan of Alba rods and it’s way over gunned for blues at 6’8” the twisted guide one you are building there looks epic. 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 hours ago, DINOBOY said: I have a IGFA 20 built for me by Stan of Alba rods and it’s way over gunned for blues at 6’8” the twisted guide one you are building there looks epic. 🤘 Stan over rates his rods. I’ve got a 30lb and it’s prob good enough for Tuna.... We get some big blues get excited at 150lb+ less than 100lb dont even photo 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DINOBOY Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Odyssey said: Stan over rates his rods. I’ve got a 30lb and it’s prob good enough for Tuna.... We get some big blues get excited at 150lb+ less than 100lb dont even photo 🤣🤣🤣 I want a IGFA 30 Yeah we get big blues off south Cornwall, i ordered a load of that wire too mate in 1mm and 1.5mm brilliant stuff love it. Thanks again. Edited March 4, 2021 by DINOBOY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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