rezbass

There is no reason you couldn't use one for bass fishing. Before low profile baitcasters came out, they were the only option for bait casting reels.

I have fished with Daiwas since the td hi/pi frames came out in teh early 90's. They are a much lower profile than the newer TDX/ TDS (not the greenish ones). The Tierra frame and Advantage frames are lower and wider than the tdx frames. I like all of them not only for feel, but performance and durability. I have a few TD1 Hi and TD2 Hi that are still going strong after 15+ years with a little upkeep here and there. Great reels in my oipinion. I have not used a Quantum, so I have no input on comparisons of the brands.

Are you using an airbrush to get the splatter back or "flicking" a regular paint brush to get it? Regardless, it looks good.

http://swamplandtackle.com/products.asp?cat=33&pg=2 There are a couple blanks here that may fit your needs...

Another point for future reference and builds, the spine of a blank (some have more than one) has no effect on the functionality of a completed rod. It is better to build on the straightest axis of the blank to insure that your guides will align properly allowing for the smoothest path for the line to follow from your reel. Once there is a load applied to the rod (a lure or fish applying resistance) the blank will inherently bend towards that force being applied regardless of spine location.

Castaway blanks are a good value and nice blanks for the money also. swamplandtackle.com

The added weight will lessen the efficiency of the blank actually. The lighter the build, the more the blank will retain its designed properties and characteristics.

I tried a search and came up empty on trying to find a link to the sponge trailers I was talking about. I can't remember where I got them, but they were shaped like a pork trailer. Didn't hurt to let them dry out as they were easily rehydrated. I haven't seen them around for 10+ years... not much help i know...

DVT- Foam core would be lighter I agree. However in this case when adding the rope/string and that much epoxy it would be heavier than cork, eva, hypalon or the afore mentioned foam core. Less slippery than what, cork or eva?

Awesome looking jig! Have you seen those old trailers that were made of a tough sponge? Those might be the ticket for the claws... Or feathers maybe?

Seems to me like it would add a lot of extra weight to the rod, and maybe be a little slippery when its wet... That said, it looks pretty good.

For future reference, sanding a blank is an extremely easy way to ruin a blank. I would strongly recommend not sanding, especially with coarse grit paper at that. Use a heat gun and razor blade and back drag to remove glue or epoxy. This is a much safer mehtod than sanding as you are less likely to remove part of the blank. It's up to you, but I would not sand a blank that I want to fish with...

zoom ultra vibe speed craw any color

depends on the size of the bait, but anywhere from 6'6" mmf to an 8' mhmf for the rods, reels are 6.3 to 1 and line varies from 12-20 lb flouro

mass produced = dt 10 bluegill or a baby 1 minus in shad colors depending upon depth one of my own creations for non mass produced in Black back chrome sides white belly