Couple of Customs (K2 & NFC)

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HobeyBaker
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Couple of Customs (K2 & NFC)

Post by HobeyBaker » Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:33 pm

I was planning on building these rods myself, but life got in the way with a baby. I had the rods built by Erik Kraemer and they turned out great.

K2 765 Blank
AT G2 Carbon Grips
AT CCT Razor Reel Seat
Fuji Torzite Guides and Tip Top

NFC 736 X-Ray Blank
Mitagi Reel Seat and Trim Pieces
Fuji Torzite Guides and Tip Top

The K2 build weighs 136 grams and balances perfect with a Metanium MGL. I was surprised it weighed that much based on how the rod feels in hand. It balances like a rod from Megabass which is pretty impressive considering the length of the rod.

The NFC 736 build weighs 112 grams and it balances an inch or so from the top of the locking threads with a new Zillion with no line (I tried a Steez A too which might be in the pics). Some people don't like the skeleton reel seats, but it's very comfortable for me the way the rod lays in my hand.

The K2 has a very parabolic bend to it which should work well for Carolina rigging. The 736 has a traditional XF taper and I plan on using it for football jigs.

NFC - https://photos.app.goo.gl/BfLbZWFGDgf7M9946
K2 - https://photos.app.goo.gl/zkZSih2WyP3XRize7

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