So, for a long time, I have considered having a rod built just for me, to do precisely what I want it to do. Well, I recently made up my mind, that the next rod critical to my full-spectrum arsenal, was a swimbait rod to handle the upper end of what I want to throw. So, having made up my mind that I wanted to go custom, there was only one person I wanted to talk to. That helpful guy that's been building people their dream rods for years, and servicing our reels to better-than-new condition, Mike, at Delaware Valley Tackle. I cannot stress enough, that your builder, is your best friend in getting the rod of your fantasies. You gotta have a vision, and have someone on the other end who gets it, and Mike GETS it! Awesome guy to work with, and his rods are simply amazing. For my project, I wanted performance first, comfort and balance was important to me. I had envisioned a simple, classy, but with a sophisticated finish, rod that I would not need to upgrade ever. I think I chose the right guy. Thank you, Mike, for an amazing rod. Your attention to detail, and the quality in your work, is mind-bending. I haven't stopped fishing this rod since I got it, and it is KILLER! Wooo Weeeee! This rod's gonna be in my hands for a lot of hours, and I couldn't be happier!! If you're on the fence, just call DVT and chat with Mike, you won't regret it.

 

Shoulda mentioned, it's built on an 8' MHX blank, 3-8oz. Split foam grip, micro guides, gold accents to compliment the reel, and a couple personal touches for fun.

Sweet build!

Nice! My custom swimbait rod is built on the same blank. 

Right on 

Is that a 200 ?

Thanks Shane, for the compliments. A successful build is a team effort and you are a pleasure to deal with as well. Good fishing. Enjoy !

Nice rod..::

 

change those books oils on that bait out immediately pls ... I've lost so many fish on stock slammer hooks .. Just seeing how this one swims and not expecting to get bit lol. 

17 hours ago, clh121787 said:

Is that a 200 ?

That is a 301, my friend. 

14 hours ago, HookdUP said:

Nice rod..::

 

change those books oils on that bait out immediately pls ... I've lost so many fish on stock slammer hooks .. Just seeing how this one swims and not expecting to get bit lol. 

Aaaahh! I'm literally doing it now. Got some ST 41's going on the Slammers immediately. Yeah, was just basically tuning baits and stuff, but you're right, that would be when the biggest fish in the lake wakes up, when I have the world's crappiest hooks on! Good lookin' out, man! 

 

Sweet build Shane. I hope it is a record breaker for you. 

I can feel it inside me, Dwight. NH State record is going DOWN!! As for the rod, I cant put it down. It's my favorite by far. I keep coming up with excuses to throw something big, just so I can fish it. Now I kinda want him to make me the twin, but in the next heaviness class down, to cover 2-5oz baits. Bump the Guide select out of the lineup.