Hope you still have a Cumulus or two in hiding! Nice rods regardless.

 

lol, i actually have three cumulus and two 1st gen cumaras going up for sale very soon 

lol, i actually have three cumulus and two 1st gen cumaras going up for sale very soon

Don't do it!

Tracking down the Cumulus rods can be a nightmare. Hopefully you will come to your senses and at least keep one of them!

Good eye.  Still looking for heavier, but that seems the heaviest option so far.  Although, I think I would opt for the Loomis escape at 2 oz, just because the length of 6'9'' would help with the topwater more than the 1/4 oz lure rating would. 

 

Thanks for all the help guys......I have been looking for a good bit and haven't found what I am looking for, and that is why I turned to y'all for the help!  keep em coming if you find one!

 

Jeff

 

Dude -- custom build on an MHX blank

 

TR-846-3 is rated 3/4 - 2 1/2 in mod/fast action, but I'm sure you can throw heavier weights with no issue.  The rods I had built on the MHX blanks for Baccarac could ALL handle more than the labeled specs.  And of course you could have it cut down to whatever length you want.

My first Shimano baitcasters

 

Living on a budget must suck!

Nice choice on the Metaniums. I love mine!

My first Shimano baitcasters

 

Dang you went off! Lol.. I would have suggested buying just one to start but I know these Mets are awesome and you should be really pleased.

My first Shimano baitcasters

 

 

Nice box collection............................................were there any reels inside ?    

I finally attempted my first rod fix. My guide was damaged in shipping so I replaced it...I also added a Fuji hook-holder.

Daggum...placing tiny micro guides is tedious!

Here's a factory guide for reference:

And compared to my thumb for size reference:

New deep crank set up.

 

New deep crank set up.

 

 

Nice!  Don't forget to put line on the reel and take the wrapping off the rod grip...

Nice!  Don't forget to put line on the reel and take the wrapping off the rod grip...

Oh I will.  We've had rain and snow all week.  As soon as it dries up a little she will get wet.

 

The Ultima is here 

 

 

My 2015 lineup, cant wait for the ice to melt !!

 

I have envisioned owning the Glorious and the Ultima and an Aldebaran except that my Conquest 50 would be on the Ultima and the Aldebaran on the Glorious. Either way, your setups look great and I am envious! 

 

 

All right - out of the box and looking good.  Next steps: Add line, add rods, add fish slime...

 

(and I know - you still have hard water so there's still time to execute the next steps )

Thanks John. I'm constantly changing my combos up so will see. I put the ktf alde on the ultima for the fast gearing and light weight. Have the conquest on the glorious because its regular fast, so the slower gear ratio works better for moving baits.

I can't wait any longer for the new Aldebaran !!

Nice furniture and area rugs! And oh, the reels look great too!

LOL. Thanks

Never post a picture of a reel without it having line on it, and mounted to a rod. If you do, the Goose will get ya!

Hootie

The Stella has line!

The Stella has line!

Yeah, I noticed that...you get partial credit for the Stella but the Mets need some work...

Sorry lines can't help me break 15" of ice. Shelf queen it'll be for another month.

Looks like the shelf queen already has its freedom. Sitting on the deck is a step or two closer to the local lake. "Mega" nice outfit!

Wife needed a better dropshot rod and she doesn't like the new xtreme handle

New updated lineup, just in time for spring training.