GP80 Monster

[ShaneMatos562]

This is my second rod I built. I learned a lot on this build. I’m grateful for all the forums on here that have helped me and inspired me. I’m just building for friends at cost and I’m enjoying every minute of it! Any feedback is appreciated. I’m learning and love all the input I can get. Thanks in advance

Blanks: United Composites GP80 Monster 30-60# 8’

All Alps components
Alps HXN guides
Alps Aluminum Reel Seat
Battlelon EPDM 12” rear 14” fore grip
Rubber fighting butt
Alps aluminum winding check
Dragonscale pattern (I used drywall tape)
Gen 4 epoxy (4 coats on guides )

 

[FreeJustInTime]

Can we be friends?! Looks awesome and I would never guess this was your second one built! Keep it up

 

[ShaneMatos562]

Can we be friends?! Looks awesome and I would never guess this was your second one built! Keep it up

Haha I appreciate it man! Thanks I definitely will

 

[marlyn]

Thats great,i would be embarassed to post the 2nd one i ever built!

 

[jg125]

Great looking build nice work

 

[7emptsT]

Can we be friends?! Looks awesome and I would never guess this was your second one built! Keep it up

I second that, looks amazing

 

[ShaneMatos562]

Great looking build nice work

Thank you

 

[4x4nFISH]

Shes a beaut !

 

[cow man]

Looks good.. one of my favorite blanks!!

 

[ShaneMatos562]

Looks good.. one of my favorite blanks!!

Appreciate that! Your thread on the one you built was a big inspiration on this build if you couldn’t tell already lol

 

[TrixKelly]

Very nice build. Keep on working the skills are growing.

 

[ShaneMatos562]

Very nice build. Keep on working the skills are growing.

Thanks definitely will!

 

[short-range]

very nice

 

[stiffblade]

Good job, your on your way. One tip is to make it a habit on keeping somekind of record of what components you used, guides, ring insert material, thread, epoxy, etc. Its good info for the viewer and if you ever need to copy or repair that rod you know what you used.

 

[ShaneMatos562]

Good job, your on your way. One tip is to make it a habit on keeping somekind of record of what components you used, guides, ring insert material, thread, epoxy, etc. Its good info for the viewer and if you ever need to copy or repair that rod you know what you used.

Yeah I usually fill out a build sheet. I forgot to add description of components I used

 

[stiffblade]

Just curious on the grips, did you sand and round the edges over or does it come like that? And 4 coats of Gen4, does it apply thin like a lite build or did you just apply 4 coats? I have some, just haven't used it yet.

Thanks!

 

[TrixKelly]

Good job, your on your way. One tip is to make it a habit on keeping somekind of record of what components you used, guides, ring insert material, thread, epoxy, etc. Its good info for the viewer and if you ever need to copy or repair that rod you know what you used.

Sage advice right here

 

[ShaneMatos562]

Just curious on the grips, did you sand and round the edges over or does it come like that? And 4 coats of Gen4, does it apply thin like a lite build or did you just apply 4 coats? I have some, just haven't used it yet.

Thanks!

I sanded them down yes, they come straight and sharp so I wanted it to look cleaner. I always apply very thin coats, it’s a high build but I think it doesn’t apply like it.