Just signed up. I learned how to build rods as a young kid living in Lantana Beach Florida. I hung out at a Bait store, "Capt. Johns Bait and Tackle", which changed owners and names long ago, and it was there that Capt. John taught me how to wrap big saltwater trolling rods and diamond wraps. I'm 47 now and have been an avid fisherman since, my career carries me all over the US and for the past several years I've been heavy into the amateur bass tournament scene. I recently had an urge to build myself a few custom rods so I purchased all of the equipment and got started. Grant it, it's been about 30 years since I've attempted building a rod and I can say that building on a small diameter bass rod is much different than a large diameter saltwater rod. My first attempt was a MHX High mod which I was very pleased with. My second a Rainshadow Eternity with Titanium / Torzite guides which I just finished. I can say I'm now hooked again and seeking to gain more knowledge here on this forum. A few pics of the rods I built attached. I'm kicking myself in the butt for not trimming down the reel seat barrel thread length on the rainshadow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vey nice work!

Looking good Ray. Welcome aboard.  

Looks great. Welcome to BR.

Welcome and that looks good.  How do you like that ALPS reel seat I'm gonna order one to try out?

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

Very Nice Looking Builds.

A-Jay

7 minutes ago, Josh_Bovaird said:

Welcome and that looks good.  How do you like that ALPS reel seat I'm gonna order one to try out?

I really like it, little pricey but very comfortable and looks great.

Just stay with it, you'll get the hang of it!     

On 1/14/2017 at 0:15 PM, Josh_Bovaird said:

Welcome and that looks good.  How do you like that ALPS reel seat I'm gonna order one to try out?

 

Ive use Alps reel seats, both the $50 MVT and the $15 Textouch. They have the same feel and profile. The Textouch is the better bang for the buck. Try one of those first before spending fifty bucks on a seat.

Gee, I thought my previous post would get a bite. Seriously Ray, they look awesome. Lynn