Spent a week and a half last month cranking out surf rods for a trip to the outer banks with family and (new) friends. Decided my next rod was going to be for me.

Wanted a "prototype" spinning rod with a sleek and different - simple - look that was very light. Took a Mudhole blank - blue - and added American Tackle blue Zirconia TiCh guides.

Here's a pic of the guides. Like the way they turned out. I used Gudebrod "dark blue" with no CP. The thred went a little transluscent and blended with the blank. The look I wanted.

View of the reel seats and grips. Used Fuji reel seat and some surplus EVA I turned down as far as I felt safe with....

Reel seat pic showing the "fore" finish. Did not want a grip.

Pic looking up the blank. Used a a solid rubber cork ring for the butt and put a very sharp chamfer on the grip to give it a different look.

Have only got to use once and like so far. Very sensitive and light. Going to put a smaller reel on it and lighten up a little more.

Eddie

you are getting better and better!

this one looks absolutley awesome!

next time, you should get the "red and blacks"

Great looking build.

Great looking rod. Looks like it will serve you well.

That is a great looking rod.  I agree with Dave, next time you should get the red and blacks.

My favorite rods all have either blue, dark blue or cobalt with no CP on blue blanks.  You could have said it didn't fish worth a darn, and I would have still said I loved it!  ...lol

Good work!

Sweet looking rod, I love the blended guide wraps with the blank color.

Love it!  

Beautiful rod, that is similar to what I want for my first rod build.

Lots of talented people here and you are definately one of them

Thanks guys.  Apprecaite all the kind words and comments.  Really means a lot to me.

Yes, the next one is going to be black, but probably just solid black.  Although, the red does sound nice.

Thanks,

Eddie