High end Jdm cranking rod help

[domthewon]

If you can find one, a TDZ-103 Personal Order in white my look nice on that rod, Dom! That's a sweet rod, I'm looking for another crankbait stick myself and your photos of the White Falcon has piqued my interest!

Thanks. I wish my pics were better quality, but it’s better than nothing. Much nicer rod in person. The main shaft changes different shades of bone white in different light (like when the sun was out, and when clouds came over) , but the guide wraps are bright white at all times. I never thought I would buy a white rod, but I really like the looks of the bone with contrasting bright white a lot. The purple accents are a little different color than any of my other purple accented parts, but really scream Jdm rod The black threads above the lockdown nut are noticeable with my grip, but didn’t bother me or my buddy when throwing baits(gonna be personal preference). He hates glass rods, but admits this one is a lot of fun. I didn’t see him pick his up except to remove the crank he had on and put it on the falcon. He prefers ripping traps through grass with a composite rod most of the time. Once he started machine gun casting a Squarebill down the bank rapid fire he said the rod did so much of the work for him his casting arm felt less fatigue because he only had to move a small amount to make a very accurate cast, and felt like he was able to make more casts which impressed me. I let him fish it for most of the morning with 12 lb sniper and a decoy snap switching baits and colors while I was pitching baits on the new steez’ all day. the reaction wasn’t hitting, and he wanted to start catching fish too and put it down. On another note I wish you didn’t mention a white PO though Searching for one in lefty would drive me insane. I’d probably be easier to make a tdz to match out of elephant tusk, although not quite as humane. I know if I get one painted I won’t fish it.

Here are a few pics, sorry for the delay...Agreed, love how the bright white wraps pop from the antique white blank of the Falcon. I also NEVER thought I'd buy a white rod, but this one is truly special. Funny you brought up a white PO to go on the rod, as the PO paint is a match made in heaven for this stick. I was going to build one of the two I own to mate up with the White Falcon, but my brotha-from-anotha-motha said he would dis-own me if I "molested one of those unicorns"... Couldn't bring myself to do it, as they are NIB. Instead, I built the white, Calfish-painted HLC I own to go with the Falcon. Utilizing a tuned IP79 spool, IP68 Drag Star, IS79 CCC, HH Black screw set/Mag Dial screw, DR nose piece, I'ze 90mm, YT Fusion Bearings, Carbontex, OGs, SLP works retainer, Ito retainer screw, etc... The Cristobal Ltd is paired with a new (for now) Hedgehog/Bespoke Knobs, MB Zonda HC spool, 80mm CF, HH Drag Star, blah, blah, blah. The Lion Hearts are paired with Z's/Ltd hand-striped K.T.F. 98mm SC handles. Bloody is paired with another modded Zonda for now (Steez CT on the way for it), and Hooligan is paired with a Steez SV TW XH.

Amazing!!! All of it. Well thought out and matched beautifully. I don’t think I could bring myself to fish those perfect white Po’s either. Thanks for posting those pics. I think I want another sedition now.

You know what you must do....

Fishing my Falcon, and your bad@5$ line of rods inspirered me. I went and bought the hooligan. I had to know what a Sedition bottom contact rod is all about. Should be here later this week.

[Teal101]

Someones a straight baller

[LowRange]

I was unprepared for the level of awesomeness that is in this crankbait rod thread.

[domthewon]

Someones a straight baller

No no no. Just an enthusiast.

[domthewon]

I was unprepared for the level of awesomeness that is in this crankbait rod thread.

Right on! I didn’t know where this journey into the Jdm underground would take me when posted, but it’s been fun and a learning experience in many ways. I appreciate everyone who’s posted and helped me along the way.

[Polkfish1]

I was unprepared for the level of awesomeness that is in this crankbait rod thread.

Right on! I didn’t know where this journey into the Jdm underground would take me when posted, but it’s been fun and a learning experience in many ways. I appreciate everyone who’s posted and helped me along the way.

Dom:

I applaud your enthusiasm. I see there are only 4 left now. Please share any info you can regarding the taper after you have a chance to put a bend in it. I’m hoping to get a bit to of a clue before jumping in myself. Thanks in advance.

[domthewon]

I was unprepared for the level of awesomeness that is in this crankbait rod thread.

Right on! I didn’t know where this journey into the Jdm underground would take me when posted, but it’s been fun and a learning experience in many ways. I appreciate everyone who’s posted and helped me along the way.

Dom:

I applaud your enthusiasm. I see there are only 4 left now. Please share any info you can regarding the taper after you have a chance to put a bend in it. I’m hoping to get a bit to of a clue before jumping in myself. Thanks in advance.

I’m not sure how rare, limited, or even what this rod is made of besides the torzite guides. What I do know is this rod is going to have to be damn good to earn a spot in my starting lineup for bottom contact. I will definitely hook you up with the details when it comes in though.

[RISE]

The Hooligan is quite a stout rod, and has a unique taper. If you look at the pic closely, you'll notice that there is a small section of the tip that does not have much transition within it, and then the fast-ish taper starts into backbone. I'd like to call it a "dual taper", but it's really not. Can easily be mistaken for a slower taper, but play with it when you get it, you'll see that it is "different" for a bottom contact rod. BTW...It handles the upper end of the ratings nicely. I will say this...and not that it matters to me, because I don't base a rod's performance on balance point at all, but...I was surprised by the fact that it is just the tiniest bit tip-heavy. Especially being that it is only a 6'9' rod. It will take a lot to de-throne any of my favorite bottom contact sticks, but if everything works out...I will have it on the water next week to find out if it's capable of doing so.

[Polkfish1]

[quote="RISE"]The Hooligan is quite a stout rod, and has a unique taper. If you look at the pic closely, you'll notice that there is a small section of the tip that does not have much transition within it, and then the fast-ish taper starts into backbone. I'd like to call it a "duel taper", but it's really not. Can easily be mistaken for a slower taper, but play with it when you get it, you'll see that it is "different" for a bottom contact rod. BTW...It handles the upper end of the ratings nicely. I will say this...and not that it matters to me, because I don't base a rod's performance on balance point at all, but...I was surprised by the fact that it is just the tiniest bit tip-heavy. Especially being that it is only a 6'9' rod. It will take a lot to de-throne any of my favorite BC sticks, but if everything works out...I will have it on the water next week to find out if it's capable of doing so.
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Thanks so much. This is more description than I had hoped for. Could not have shown the taper better and very intriguing indeed. I’m hooked.

[RISE]

The Hooligan is quite a stout rod, and has a unique taper. If you look at the pic closely, you'll notice that there is a small section of the tip that does not have much transition within it, and then the fast-ish taper starts into backbone. I'd like to call it a "duel taper", but it's really not. Can easily be mistaken for a slower taper, but play with it when you get it, you'll see that it is "different" for a bottom contact rod. BTW...It handles the upper end of the ratings nicely. I will say this...and not that it matters to me, because I don't base a rod's performance on balance point at all, but...I was surprised by the fact that it is just the tiniest bit tip-heavy. Especially being that it is only a 6'9' rod. It will take a lot to de-throne any of my favorite BC sticks, but if everything works out...I will have it on the water next week to find out if it's capable of doing so.
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Thanks so much. This is more description than I had hoped for. Could not have shown the taper better and very intriguing indeed. I’m hooked.

You're very welcome. Glad I could help.

[domthewon]

The Hooligan is quite a stout rod, and has a unique taper. If you look at the pic closely, you'll notice that there is a small section of the tip that does not have much transition within it, and then the fast-ish taper starts into backbone. I'd like to call it a "duel taper", but it's really not. Can easily be mistaken for a slower taper, but play with it when you get it, you'll see that it is "different" for a bottom contact rod. BTW...It handles the upper end of the ratings nicely. I will say this...and not that it matters to me, because I don't base a rod's performance on balance point at all, but...I was surprised by the fact that it is just the tiniest bit tip-heavy. Especially being that it is only a 6'9' rod. It will take a lot to de-throne any of my favorite BC sticks, but if everything works out...I will have it on the water next week to find out if it's capable of doing so.
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Thanks so much. This is more description than I had hoped for. Could not have shown the taper better and very intriguing indeed. I’m hooked.

You're very welcome. Glad I could help.

Right on RISE.Tip does look different. I can’t wait to receive mine. I was hoping it was good on the heavier side.

[poisonokie]

That looks like a Daiwa regular taper. They're stiff in the tip and start to bend further down. That makes them feel more powerful and more tip heavy compared to faster sticks.

[domthewon]

That looks like a Daiwa regular taper. They're stiff in the tip and start to bend further down. That makes them feel more powerful and more tip heavy compared to faster sticks.

Interesting observation. I can’t wait to get a look at the entire rod first hand.

[domthewon]

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[Aquaftm45]

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I love that Sendo dude who is putting these together. He looks stoned everytime he is on video or on on a podium in his BASS Nation Tourney's. Does that really say "Bad Mother F-er"?