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CozUF2001 · May-07-09 6:00AM

I just wanted to express my deepest thanks to Josh for designing and assembling a true work of art. The custom rod my wife ordered for me through Josh has turned out beautifully. It is light, balanced, and just awesome. The pattern is representative of me with a nice inscription celebrating the rod as a gift to me from my wife. Thank you Josh!

I will post pictures when I have the time to photograph this gem.

L1Ranger · May-07-09 8:04AM

thanks for the kind words patrick. I'm really glad you like it.

did you get the skunk off yesterday?

Ernie · May-07-09 8:06AM

I saw that rod and it was outstanding (if you like the Gators)!! Seriously, Josh's work is very impressive. We are now working on a light casting stick. This will get interesting!

CozUF2001 · May-07-09 8:23AM

I did not get the skunk off yet. But I intend on doing it soon. Perhaps tomorrow (Friday).

CozUF2001 · May-11-09 3:19PM

Here are the pics I promised. Thanks again!

Rod Button - For some reason the camera wouldn't focus on it...hard to capture greatness with a simple photo I guess!

Rod Threading

Rod Threading - Other side

Rod Message

Rod Ownership - Yup, this rod is mine!

jumping jasper · May-12-09 5:37AM

Very nice. Fishing with a nice rod that, does increase the pleasure of the outing.

Last edited by jumping jasper (May-12-09 6:34AM)

Dominion Dan · May-12-09 7:59AM

very, very nice.

Ernie · May-12-09 8:52AM

Dan- time for a JMU rod?

Ron's Outdoors · Jun-10-09 6:36AM

By golly! That's prettier than a speckled pup!
Very nice work Josh and congrats to the owner on a beautiful piece of working art.

CozUF2001 · Jun-10-09 9:28AM

It catches fish too! Lots of 'em! haha

Ernie · Jun-10-09 9:51AM

Ron's Outdoors wrote:
By golly! That's prettier than a speckled pup! Very nice work Josh and congrats to the owner on a beautiful piece of working art.

Ron- Check these out!

Here is mine:

http://www.pacemakerfishing.com/forum/v … php?id=727

And here is Charlie's:

http://www.pacemakerfishing.com/forum/v … hp?id=1063

Josh is working on a 5'10" casting rod for me as we speak.

L1Ranger · Jun-10-09 12:16PM

actually, Ernie - I'm waiting on your blank still. it was on back order, but I should get it next week.
I've got everything else sitting at the house, all alone, waiting on its new home.

I'll also be building, simultaneously, another rod for a steelers fan. it will be the same blank as ernies first one, RX7 ISB 802.75, which is a 6'8" X-fast blank rated for 1/4 to 5/8 oz, though it does a fine job with weightless plastics.

ernies new rod will be an ISB 721 thats cut down to 5'10. spiral wrapped. split grip, olive wraps, and the rest is a suprise for ernie to see when he gets his hands on it.

Ernie · Jun-10-09 1:04PM

I like surprises!!

As well, I have a few other rods to use while this on is being built!

Dominion Dan · Jun-10-09 2:54PM

L1Ranger wrote:
actually, Ernie - I'm waiting on your blank still. it was on back order, but I should get it next week.
I've got everything else sitting at the house, all alone, waiting on its new home.

I'll also be building, simultaneously, another rod for a steelers fan. it will be the same blank as ernies first one, RX7 ISB 802.75, which is a 6'8" X-fast blank rated for 1/4 to 5/8 oz, though it does a fine job with weightless plastics.

ernies new rod will be an ISB 721 thats cut down to 5'10. spiral wrapped. split grip, olive wraps, and the rest is a suprise for ernie to see when he gets his hands on it.

I would have to check my warranty card, but I'm pretty sure that is the same blank I have on my Gblanks rod. I find it works pretty well as a spinnerbait/buzzbait rod also.

L1Ranger · Jun-10-09 4:16PM

DD - i think the 802.75 is one of the most versatile rods at a very good price. Its a great spinnerbait blank, but also has the sensitivity for jigs and plastics. about the only thing i don't do with it is throw crankbaits

Ron's Outdoors · Jun-10-09 5:19PM

Very nice work Josh!
There is nothing like a spec built rod or firearm.
Either should act as a natural extension of the owner.

L1Ranger · Jun-10-09 7:09PM

custom firearms, now were talking
I might have a new hobby

Dominion Dan · Jun-10-09 7:55PM

nevermind, mine is an ISB 842. I actually just looked it up and the website I found says it is actually a Medium-Light rating! I think it definitely feels more like a Medium at least.

L1Ranger · Jun-11-09 5:39AM

one thing I've picked up Dan, is that the ratings like ML, M, Heavy, etc - apply differently from different blank manufacturers. its more important to find a blank with the length, action and lure rating that you need for a specific task that to pay too much attention to what power the manufacturer puts on the rod

Dominion Dan · Jun-11-09 9:01AM

I couldn't agree more. Although, it would be much easier for the customers if the companies would standardized their ratings...Then more people would be comfortable ordering rods out of catalogs or online despite never getting their hands on them.

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