Bored - custom stick, certate 2004 & cool bait picts

[Boonethelunkerlander]

ya if the lure does not cost at least half of what your rod did, why even bother fishin with it

[kbookert]

Dude... only $6.99? where's the fun in that?

They catch fish!

[GamblerHydra]

That has got to be the best custom stick I have ever seen. Reallly fantastic work !

[catch'em-all]

Thanks GH, really appreciate it!!

[scachamer]

That's a real beauty!

[TNGAMBLER1]

cal, could you please get me in touch with the guy who made that rod, i would like one like it but in a different color

Boone,its a loomis blank,,,,you could finally get a good rod

[TOPWATER]

Very nice rod,

Cal you have it going on, thats for sure. Ill have to break down and figure out this picture posting thing one day.

[5bites]

What kind of finish is on that reel seat? I like it but was wondering about it's scratch resistance. Not that I would beat up a rod like that.

[catch'em-all]

What kind of finish is on that reel seat? I like it but was wondering about it's scratch resistance. Not that I would beat up a rod like that.

The finish on the reelseat is a special edition finish offered by Fuji on some of their seats. There are a variety of colours, but Cal did choose the nicest one. It is very durable, and under normal fishing conditions, it should be fine. I wouldn't say it was scratch proof though. Something sharp and applied with force could likely scratch it, and I would expect the tip of the trigger to wear through over time if it is left to slide around on the bottom of a boat.

p.s. Thanks to all for the compliments!!

[5bites]

Thanks for the info catchem! Are those rare or is their somewhere you can order them?

[matrix]

Gotta love the body tilt on the Dorum

Cal, I've always wondered abt solid grip rods....does ur casting hand hurt after a while?

Matt

Matt, actually, the rod is surprisingly comfortable to use. It probably helps that the CB843 is a very soft blank. If I were cranking deep divers all day, it might be an issue. Mark and I were going after more the look of the rod more than anything else anyway

Cal I have the same HMNG Duct Popper. Have you had a chance to use it? I threw mine a few times to check out the action of it. I am going to give it some more work this weekend. I have a two day tournament on Clark's Hill.

KBT,

Yeah.. I actually bought it in both sizes. I've thrown the larger one, just to check it out and am actually a little disappointed in the action. I like my poppers to make a nice "bloop" sound and this one doesn't do that. I'm sure it'll work though. The splash it makes is more natural than that "bloop" to which I'm accustomed, but I didn't really buy them to fish.

Oops I missed ur reply Cal. Thanks for the info.

Matt

[catch'em-all]

Thanks for the info catchem! Are those rare or is their somewhere you can order them?

They are not very common. I got Cal's from Summer Moon, who is a dealer for Merrick Tackle. Merrick also carries a variety of coloured doo-dads like winding checks, butt plates and trim rings in different annodized colours.

[teamstratos]

Thats one of the best looking rods I've ever seen!

[5bites]

Thanks again catchem. I looked it up. Wish they had an actual catalog.

[Mizmo]

Wow Catch that is a great looking rod... I've been playing with the rod building stuff but not even close to that one - awesome. One question I have is that I've been trying to make my own decals but no luck. I was wondering if the ink used is metallic ink??? This area is a mystery to me. Anyway, a beautiful rod, I wish I had that type of talent. I suppose I need to find a rod smith to enhance, learn, and build upon my rod building endeavors, eh – great job.