Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
I didn't measure deflection and I've already built it. Mine does feel closer to an MBR844 than an 843, but I need more time with it before I can clearly say for sure.
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Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
Beauty. Is that grip sculpted, or pre cut? Is that a Daiwa hook keeper? I threw mine in the trash.ogrich31 wrote:I didn't measure deflection and I've already built it. Mine does feel closer to an MBR844 than an 843, but I need more time with it before I can clearly say for sure.
Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
Thanks! It's pre cut. I prefer to buy them pre cut since I work every day (less time), but I shape my own grips when I can't find something that I need. Also, no one seems to want cork these days so I haven't restocked on cork rings lol. Yes, those Daiwa hook keepers go on all of my rods. It's been years since I've built a personal rod with a hook keeper.Hogsticker2 wrote:Beauty. Is that grip sculpted, or pre cut? Is that a Daiwa hook keeper? I threw mine in the trash.
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Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
Which grip is that, Fuji?ogrich31 wrote:Thanks! It's pre cut. I prefer to buy them pre cut since I work every day (less time), but I shape my own grips when I can't find something that I need. Also, no one seems to want cork these days so I haven't restocked on cork rings lol. Yes, those Daiwa hook keepers go on all of my rods. It's been years since I've built a personal rod with a hook keeper.Hogsticker2 wrote:Beauty. Is that grip sculpted, or pre cut? Is that a Daiwa hook keeper? I threw mine in the trash.
Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
Reel seat is a painted Fuji PULS thanks to the recommendation of Toddmc. All the components are from Matagi, including the cork. If that's what you're asking.
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Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
The 8" grip on the Voodoo rods website, or a different one? The reason I said Fuji, is because they have a similar pre formed cork grip that I like to use.ogrich31 wrote:Reel seat is a painted Fuji PULS thanks to the recommendation of Toddmc. All the components are from Matagi, including the cork. If that's what you're asking.
Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
How’s the quality on these grips you guys are talking about?
Re: Scale Recommendation? +PB701MHF Weight
Here's the picture of the handle as well as the parts I used on the paper (all ordered directly from Matagi). I did cut and shape the cork slightly though, it's closer to 9" I believe.
Edit: won't let me post the image for some reason... So here's the link.
https://imgur.com/a/ZbZzUOi
You can see the quality of the pre-shaped Matagi cork from my picture. It's not AAA or AAAA quality or anything, and they do use cork filler. I feel I get the same quality from picking out the better cork rings from the bulk cork rings that I used to buy (with using cork filler).
Edit: won't let me post the image for some reason... So here's the link.
https://imgur.com/a/ZbZzUOi
You can see the quality of the pre-shaped Matagi cork from my picture. It's not AAA or AAAA quality or anything, and they do use cork filler. I feel I get the same quality from picking out the better cork rings from the bulk cork rings that I used to buy (with using cork filler).