New Rod

[Redweiser]

For about a month Ronald Dougherty (rod maker) and I have been bumping heads on a light weight X-strong 7' standup rod. We finally came up with a 7' .. 40-100 Calstar Grafighter blank into the gimble for strength ... less than two lbs. I think It'll work for me in the Northern Gulf (Yellowfin/Wahoo) and big sails in Guatamala.

[farmerjane]

SSAAAWWWEEEEEETT!!!! Will be anxiously awaiting video footage of you catchin' a huge marlin with that thing!

Wish I could handle a 7'-er................. Wait - that didn't sound right.

Any chance of that baby comin' in a 5-6' length....?

[Redweiser]

Originally Posted by farmerjane

SSAAAWWWEEEEEETT!!!! Will be anxiously awaiting video footage of you catchin' a huge marlin with that thing!

Wish I could handle a 7'-er................. Wait - that didn't sound right.

Any chance of that baby comin' in a 5-6' length....?

Hey Jane

Ron will make one ... any way you want it, outstanding price too. Email him and custom design your own.

Here are some of his rods on Ebay.

eBay Store - bar-bar custom crafted fishing rods: Category 1, Category 2


Tell him Red sent you.

[bluewater]

Man Red that is one purdy rod!!! I know you are ready to break her in.

[Angler Systems]

Looks great Red, go get'um. Stay safe with the storm on its way.

Jeff

[welder]

Now Red, that rod looks way too long for you, you should seend it my way and , UH , don't forget the reel [ your choice on the reel ]

Wait ........................

One wont do it , if ya can't send a matched set just forget about it.

She sure is purdy , I like your color 's. What reel is going on her ?

[Redweiser]

Originally Posted by welder

What reel is going on her ?

After running from the hurricane i've finally settled on a reel for the rod, a Tiagra 30 WLRSA spooled with 1500 yds 65 PowerPro. A little more weight than i wanted at 5 lbs total, but i wanted line capacity. Thinking about another rod now for a Penn Torque 300LD high speed 6.3:1 ... a lb lighter... 750 yds 70 Saltiga Braid.