Otobe's new weapon

If you recall, Otobepelagic won one of my custom rods for his AOTY prize last year.  Well... I finally got around to building it for him and was pleased to make the hand-off today.  Lookout Patrick... pops has a new weapon!  Kinda reminds me of that Darth Vader / Luke Skywalker thing...  Anyhoo... here's a few quick pics.

Ingredients:
-Rainshadow SWS696 graphite/glass composite blank trimmed back to 7'4", rated for 20-40#. 
-Fuji Titanium framed SiC guides acid wrapped.
-EVA grips with X-shrink tube over the top.  Extended foregrip for floatation (be sure to test it with your reel first Allen).
-A whole bunch of good fish mojo 

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Quite an honor.  Well done, Allen, and well done, EK.  Nice work.   

I like that "magic" stick 

I have a feeling those pics just don't do it justice. Hellova saber ya got there Otobe!

Z

The more I learn about building rods for myself, the more I understand how good Erik really is. Amazing work!

Super! 

     

Michael

Awesome job Erik. I'm sure it is going to catch tons of fish.

Jedmo

That IS One SWEET STICK...nice...!!!

Truly a work a work of art, Erik. Congrats to O2B - here fishy-fishy!

Erik modified a Loomis halibut rod for me and I can speak for the quality work he does.
The rod he made for Otobe is sure to enhance the fishing skills. Nice work.....again Erik!

clearly i don't know dick about building rods....what's with the off-center eyes down low? first big one, and the second one up a bit...

That's an "acid" or spiral wrap. It transitions the line to the bottom of a bait casting rod like a spinning rod.
It eliminates the torque and rod twisting that a big fish will put on the rod. Works well and I have four of those type rods now.

ahaha!

Coolio...i get it, so no ugly torque when the big mofo pulls

Lookout Patrick... pops has a new weapon!  Kinda reminds me of that Darth Vader / Luke Skywalker thing... 

We totally had it out in the driveway last night...


Another awesome job KZ, she's a beaut!