U r right. The new luvias looks a lot better. I was looking at the older boring version.

Hmm.. Certate, luvias or gekkabijin?

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

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 (2 rods)
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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

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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!