custom rods

macca64 · #1 17-11-2011, 08:11 PM

hey just got a daiwa black labell and its an awesome rod but think i need something custom to get the specs i want. Are all custom rods really expensive? can you get custom rods made that are around 250-400 or not?

StuKlose · #2 17-11-2011, 08:14 PM

Yes you can BUT you may not get top quality guides, seat and blank. Costs to builders is a lot more than the big companies and nobody wants to work for free to try and match them.

$400 should buy you a good stick for bream.

tchoklat · #3 17-11-2011, 08:14 PM

post what specs you are after. Sure someone can make suggestions!

Tassiebream · #4 17-11-2011, 08:32 PM

Try Howler Custom Rods,just get it in under $400

macca64 · #5 17-11-2011, 08:40 PM

the specs are the rod will be used to throw lipless cranks and blades and hardbodies for jack lures like tn60-70 dekum 70mm blades and transamms on the heavy end of the scale. the river i fish has some big threadfin and barra so needs some backbone just in case lol but manly used as a jack rod

crusty · #6 17-11-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by macca64

the specs are the rod will be used to throw lipless cranks and blades and hardbodies for jack lures like tn60-70 dekum 70mm blades and transamms on the heavy end of the scale. the river i fish has some big threadfin and barra so needs some backbone just in case lol but manly used as a jack rod

TN 70 is 18g or 5/8oz 70mm blades are similar, so you want a blank with a cast weight that covers this in its scale.

What length do you want the rod? (longer for longer cast and line management, but will act as a lever against the angler or shorter for more accurate casts close to structure and better for taking the fight to stubborn fish).
Do you want a rod with a fast taper (lighter tip and locks up faster)
or a more progressive taper, (bends further into the rod)

What poundage of line do you fish?

I build my own rods and this is what I think about when I'm selecting a blank for a purpose.

macca64 · #7 17-11-2011, 09:35 PM

im after something about 6foot 8 and i fish 10-15lb i like crisp action but hate sloppy actioned rods.

BloodWorm · #8 17-11-2011, 10:45 PM

I would give Steve Duff a call, I am sure he can build a rod to your budget (or close to). That should give you an idea between an off the shelf rod and a custom rod.

http://www.duffrods.com.au/