yeah ... got the flood pics at facebook...kinda teruk it seems. Anyone saw PB swimming in the mall?

BTW, anyone keen to have a customed rod for yourself??

I intend to make a few in a series and if anyone interested, can prebook first.

No prototype yet, which i'm going to do so.

Estimated cost would be around RM300+-

1. Fuji ECS reel seat
2. Split handle grip design
3. Affordable rod blank
4. SiC guides
5. Your name on it

Any comments?

Was thinking of spiral wrap guides with micro guides. rating should be 8-17lb and approx 6ft 2inch or 6ft

This post has been edited by rorytate: Feb 19 2013, 01:52 PM

Bro Acheong,
Taka blanks quite ex ler. When using ex blanks, we also intend to bring in ex guides and such to pair...total damage would be higher..

The blank that i recently acquired is Xzoga Takadum -G Taka-66

You wanna combo the BC and spinning in one rod...?

Can be done

My main objective here is to complete a customed rod with owner's name thus the specialty. Of course, the blank must be ok-ok type ler. If it's a heavy or jigging rod, then more things to consider - but if it's 8-~17lb rod, it's more to the application and balancing of the rod.

So-so blanks is sufficient

Bro Acheong,

I could split handle for you if you want

No need to strip the whole handle, reel seat and guides(guides in the event of 1pc rod)

Just the split handle is easy task

Why not take a snap shot of the current single handle(preferably with a measuring tape next to it, so that we could see the length of the single handle), then show us your preferred split handle design. I'll figure something out for you...

If it's not too difficult, it's just 2~3hrs job

Costing is 1 strip of EVA approx RM30+
RM11 3tonnes Epoxy
RM2 sandpaper approx 300 or 400 grit.

Walla.... kawtim

For the series of rod, i was thinking to make 5~8pcs at one go. That should be able to minimise the cost for own customed fishing rod.

Anyone game?

1. Michael
2. Viox
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

For the series of rod, i was thinking to make 5~8pcs at one go. That should be able to minimise the cost for own customed fishing rod.

Anyone game?

1. Michael
2. Viox
3. Acheong - spinning
4. Acheong - casting
5.
6.
7.
8.

Bro Acheong,
Rod balancing is very important to eliminate angler fatigue, or at least it can be minimised if not eliminated.

FYI, a rod balancing is usually at the reel seat where the locking screw is. Try this: put any reel to your preference and lock it generously. Then place your finger on the locking nut or near to the T-joint of the spinning reel. See if your rod balance to forward or backward.

A good rod customisation can place the rod straight to it's personal application. Eg: Light jigging rod PE1.8 matching with Shimano 5000 series. The rod should be balanced.

Addon:
BTW, we still can weight balance back your rod when we custom it to split handle design Still can be saved!

This post has been edited by rorytate: Feb 20 2013, 12:51 PM

Bro Acheong,

6inch from estimated position of reel stem as in forward to the rod guides or backward towards handle?

Bring the rod to me, i'll kawtim for you.. Meanwhile, you find your preferred split handle design

Panjangnye~....

Tamao

Some photos would be good.

Holler me when you're available.

Am still trying to get the rod blanks in a bunch ...

a few criteria that i have
1. Rod built
2. Material used
3. Lightness
4. Nicks and dents
5. Balancing of the rod

I'll update once i get informations on the rod blank qualities

So we all agree on 8~17 rating?

just received the latest matagi catalogue.

Will post some handle pics soon

Congrats!!!

Nice place you got there Sneaky Leaky.

If not mistaken, it's a direct river flow into it. Not a very big damn tho, approximately 700~800m line of sight. Dont mind to make a trip there.

possibility of toman very little, perhaps you may want to target sebarau or baung.

Bro SL,
Boat and thruster not a problem...

Now have to check with Bro Chun if he is keen to go..

ermm... alot other things too

Dont worry, it's meant to share... LOL

Bro Acheong and fellow Anglers,

Below is the design which i could think of and it's one of it's kind in term of design.

I have also mix and match from various rods available and ABC into one....

All comments appreciated.





In order to lighten the rod, there will not be any winding check and aluminum bling blings... BUT again, i may add 1 or 2 winding checks to balance the rod effectively.

Comments?

Bro Acheong,
The picture above is not meant to scale. I'll do another one which have proper scale for you to see... The angled butt can change direction.

If non ACS, then there's only ECS and TCS. ECS and TCS more bulky leh. Not so much of finger resting position too...


ACS


ECS


TCS

As for the split handle, need to specifically order from Matagi which is around 25USD each. Our Fuji disti in Malaysia(Sea Tackle) doesnt carry these fancy reel seat.


Split handle AKA Acid seat AKA Naked seat

However, if you still prefer the split reel seat type, i could figure something out

Bro Acheong,
ECS seats no more stocks liao... only manage to get ACS...

Is it allright for you? Otherwise, i'll try mod a split handle...

oh yeah... btw, unable to give estimated measures of the handle design as we dont have any rod blanks yet. The balancing of the rod differs..