a different rod handle

[rps]

I am finishing up a walleye rod - 7'6", moderate action, medium power, based on a saltwater MHX - that I will use for trolling cranks and bottom bouncing. I built it with a split grip, but I added an extra between the grips. I wrapped it with cord and epoxied the wrapped cord. I rather like the result, but the pictures are difficult as everything is black.

[5bites]

That's definitely interesting. You might try photographing it in the sun.

[rps]

The epoxy on the guide wraps has dried and I took the rod outside for a few pictures.

The first picture shows the odd handle I mentioned.

The second shows the absence of a forward grip and the hook keeper that will hold a bottom bouncer in place.

The last is the stripper guide and bumper guide of the spiral wrap.

The thread is a light yellow that I intentionally did not cover with color preserver. Makes for an odd and interesting look.

[5bites]

I like a non color preserved wrap sometimes. It gives the rod a home grown look. Very neat rod man. I hope it does what you want.

I promised my youngest son I'd build him one this year. I need to get on that.

[rps]

BTW, this completion means I have put together all the components I ordered over the last couple of years. I really don't enjoy making rods. The process hurts my arthritic fingers and taxes my eyes. I wouldn't do it, but no manufacturer makes the rods the way I think they should be made.

[5bites]

I would build for you if you ever needed me to. I'm not into any fancy cross wraps etc and take a minute minimalist approach.