Built it myself

**tackle junkie** · Jul-20-2007, 09:39 PM

I am really happy with the way this rod is turning out. I built it myself, including the cork grip I made from cork rings and shaped myself. I used 1 1/2" rings, the rear grip is 10" and the foregrip is 11". I used an Alps triangle seat to match the Trinidad 16 that is going on it. I used Alps guides and the blank is a Seeker Black Steel CJBF 70M rated for 30#.

**Kareem Korn** · Jul-20-2007, 09:40 PM

That's badass.

**the hook** · Jul-20-2007, 09:48 PM

Did you have to soak the corks?

**The Bushman** · Jul-20-2007, 10:02 PM

Very nice work Jose... wow, cork rings... goin "old school". Clean looking blend and guidework.

**graya** · Jul-20-2007, 10:04 PM

Nice and clean i built a 85 mega mag using the alps reel seat and guides i liked them the guides are real light.

**Zombie** · Jul-20-2007, 10:22 PM

Jose, really looks great. I like it.

**tackle junkie** · Jul-20-2007, 11:05 PM

Thank you guys, its nice to be able to share your work with others.

John,
I didn't soak the cork rings. Why would you soak the cork rings? What effect does it have on the cork?

Guadalupe,
I really like the Alps seat and the guides. They are very light and have a great finish. I haven't put the finish on but its a very light rod.

Ken,
I'm not sure I ever thanked you for the spacing on the Ulua 10'. It came out great. I'm hoping to break it in soon.