201 sword rod-build-along

just2fish · 10-23-2006, 06:48 PM

hopefully the site boss wont delete this thread, heres the build of the quack quack 201 swordfish get together. i have collected all the parts and this is a picture build along of the construction...

these are the parts, i started the construction before i started taking pics.
the blank has been cut to the desired size. the foregrip has been cut and installed with slo-cure water proof epoxy.

heres all the parts layed out to make sure they all fit.

heres the part that keeps the moderator happy

heres the start of the bling, also all the guide base wrap has been done

more tomorrow...

catching · 10-23-2006, 06:54 PM

very cool Ray, hopefully it goes to a good family

just2fish · 10-23-2006, 07:17 PM

good family.... hopefully i win this thing... good family hahaha... that tiagra 80W will look bitchin hanging off my gunnell. well we can dream cant we, just kidding, if my name is pulled we will draw again. whew, boy do i feel better. :cry:

Flatsfish B · 10-23-2006, 09:14 PM

what kind of blank is my rod?

swordfish123 · 10-23-2006, 11:17 PM

i have that same wrapper, i love it, great value for the money, espeically if you got the free dryer.

Lookin good. where do you get/how do you make your labels? I hate using ones with clear backgrouns they are a $$$$$ to install without getting bubbles

Another Grand · 10-23-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordfish123

i have that same wrapper, i love it, great value for the money, espeically if you got the free dryer.

Lookin good. where do you get/how do you make your labels? I hate using ones with clear backgrouns they are a $$$$$ to install without getting bubbles

General Turtle on the forum makes sick decals

You can also glass any picture onto the rods the same way you do with surfboards.

Those decals look very nice.
The rod looks very good as well......keep us updated. I am about to be building 5 new rods. 3 of which are 130lbs stand ups. I am still trying to decide on a blank. I think Calstar Graphiter most likely.

swordfish123 · 10-24-2006, 12:28 AM

Are you gonna put the new short #4s on the 130s? Im guessing you'l have to unless you cut down like half the blank.

I think Seeker blanks have a little faster action and lighter tips than the Calstars, but for a 130 i guess thats not the idea :shock: :shock:

Are you putting an 80 on spooled with 130 or really using a 130?? Thats a serious stand up rig!!

Uncle Buck · 10-24-2006, 02:20 AM

:shock: You obviously don't know Johnny.

He's recently acquired three Alutecnos 130's.

just2fish · 10-24-2006, 05:12 AM

the parts include, AFTCO #4 new style bent butt, AFTCO BIGFOOT ROLLERS, E-GLASS 80# BLANK, EVA fore grip. all my king, snook, dolphin rods are shikari graphite. all my heavy rods are glass. dont know why, i guess it's the way we were brought up. this blank is a fast taper medium/fast action. it works good from the holder and even better from a harness. with the new #4 it's around 62". the action is around 12" at 25# and 20" at 40#. should be a real good multipurpose rod.

quack quack · 10-24-2006, 07:49 AM

Very nice Ray.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 10-24-2006, 09:53 AM

Beautiful work Ray WTG

. Going to make somebody really
happy. Am impressed with the way this whole gig is coming together.

DF2 :thumleft:

Scallywag · 10-24-2006, 10:10 AM

The rod your building is looking sweet. I'm curious if you put a coat of epoxy on your base wrap before you wrap the Bigfoot guides on. I have found out that I have less cracking around the feet when I do that. I'm in the process of building a couple of rods myself for freinds that take me swording in your neighborhood. I'm leaving tomorrow night to come fishing in your waters so wish me a SLOB please. Keep up the good work and keep us posted on the progress.

"SCALLYWAG"
Edgewater 22CC

just2fish · 10-24-2006, 03:04 PM

scallywag, good luck on the slobage, last report the seas were 12' in the stream. gotta have a big boat and even bigger pills to head out now.

Scallywag · 10-24-2006, 08:18 PM

Well it looks like it is postponed again. :cry: Thanks to Uncle Buck for his imput and talking to my buds they say wait. Guess I'll stay home and work on the rods till the wind breaks. ](*,)

just2fish · 10-25-2006, 05:17 PM

ok, we have bling....

i must have had a miscommunaction with the label guy. i thought these were transfers but there not. if it looks bad i'll change it.

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Relentless33 · 10-25-2006, 05:19 PM

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catching · 10-25-2006, 05:23 PM

looking good Ray :thumleft:

on deck · 10-25-2006, 06:10 PM

Nice wrap...I wrap all my own rods and LOVE the Ugly Stick 80-unlimited blanks....Perfect action and not at all expensive like that calstars...Plus you just cant break 'em which is perfect for the googans I usually have on my boat (:

Scallywag · 10-25-2006, 09:27 PM

Nice!!!!.....Very nice. Wish I was in the raffle for it. I won't be there for the big drift but I will be there for Darkside's tournament. Hope to meet some of you sword slayers then. Should be there tomorrow but the wind changed my plans. :sad:

Capt Ted · 10-25-2006, 10:39 PM

Good work.. Love the bling .

ST

10-23-2006, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 542	201 sword rod-build-along hopefully the site boss wont delete this thread, heres the build of the quack quack 201 swordfish get together. i have collected all the parts and this is a picture build along of the construction... these are the parts, i started the construction before i started taking pics. the blank has been cut to the desired size. the foregrip has been cut and installed with slo-cure water proof epoxy. heres all the parts layed out to make sure they all fit. heres the part that keeps the moderator happy heres the start of the bling, also all the guide base wrap has been done more tomorrow... __________________ life's short... fish hard...

10-23-2006, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 542	good family.... hopefully i win this thing... good family hahaha... that tiagra 80W will look bitchin hanging off my gunnell. well we can dream cant we, just kidding, if my name is pulled we will draw again. whew, boy do i feel better. :cry: __________________ life's short... fish hard...

10-23-2006, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 684	what kind of blank is my rod? __________________

10-24-2006, 05:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 542	the parts include, AFTCO #4 new style bent butt, AFTCO BIGFOOT ROLLERS, E-GLASS 80# BLANK, EVA fore grip. all my king, snook, dolphin rods are shikari graphite. all my heavy rods are glass. dont know why, i guess it's the way we were brought up. this blank is a fast taper medium/fast action. it works good from the holder and even better from a harness. with the new #4 it's around 62". the action is around 12" at 25# and 20" at 40#. should be a real good multipurpose rod. __________________ life's short... fish hard...

10-24-2006, 07:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,452	Very nice Ray. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

10-23-2006, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,434	very cool Ray, hopefully it goes to a good family

10-23-2006, 11:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	i have that same wrapper, i love it, great value for the money, espeically if you got the free dryer. Lookin good. where do you get/how do you make your labels? I hate using ones with clear backgrouns they are a $$$$$ to install without getting bubbles

10-24-2006, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
swordfish123 Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oxford, Mississippi Boat: Whatever Hatteras lets me fish on Best Catch: ~250lb Blue Marlin- Marsh Harbour Occupation: Gulf Coast Hatteras Intern Posts: 318	Are you gonna put the new short #4s on the 130s? Im guessing you'l have to unless you cut down like half the blank. I think Seeker blanks have a little faster action and lighter tips than the Calstars, but for a 130 i guess thats not the idea :shock: :shock: Are you putting an 80 on spooled with 130 or really using a 130?? Thats a serious stand up rig!!

10-24-2006, 02:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: 350+ Mako Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 1,782	:shock: You obviously don't know Johnny. He's recently acquired three Alutecnos 130's.

10-24-2006, 09:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,001	Beautiful work Ray WTG . Going to make somebody really happy. Am impressed with the way this whole gig is coming together. DF2 :thumleft:

10-24-2006, 10:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
Scallywag Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Tustin, Ca. Boat: Edgewater 22CC Occupation: Equipment Rental/Sales Posts: 24	The rod your building is looking sweet. I'm curious if you put a coat of epoxy on your base wrap before you wrap the Bigfoot guides on. I have found out that I have less cracking around the feet when I do that. I'm in the process of building a couple of rods myself for freinds that take me swording in your neighborhood. I'm leaving tomorrow night to come fishing in your waters so wish me a SLOB please. Keep up the good work and keep us posted on the progress. "SCALLYWAG" Edgewater 22CC

10-24-2006, 03:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 542	scallywag, good luck on the slobage, last report the seas were 12' in the stream. gotta have a big boat and even bigger pills to head out now. __________________ life's short... fish hard...

10-24-2006, 08:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Scallywag Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Tustin, Ca. Boat: Edgewater 22CC Occupation: Equipment Rental/Sales Posts: 24	Well it looks like it is postponed again. :cry: Thanks to Uncle Buck for his imput and talking to my buds they say wait. Guess I'll stay home and work on the rods till the wind breaks. ](*,)

10-25-2006, 05:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
just2fish Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: haulover Boat: parker 2520, 225 yamaha 4 stroke Best Catch: latin female, brown hair, 5-4 120 lbs Occupation: window tinter Posts: 542	ok, we have bling.... i must have had a miscommunaction with the label guy. i thought these were transfers but there not. if it looks bad i'll change it. [/url] __________________ life's short... fish hard...

10-25-2006, 05:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,908	=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

10-25-2006, 05:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,434	looking good Ray :thumleft:

10-25-2006, 06:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
on deck Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ft lauderdale, fl Boat: fishing Occupation: restaurant manager Posts: 62	Nice wrap...I wrap all my own rods and LOVE the Ugly Stick 80-unlimited blanks....Perfect action and not at all expensive like that calstars...Plus you just cant break 'em which is perfect for the googans I usually have on my boat (:

10-25-2006, 09:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scallywag Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Tustin, Ca. Boat: Edgewater 22CC Occupation: Equipment Rental/Sales Posts: 24	Nice!!!!.....Very nice. Wish I was in the raffle for it. I won't be there for the big drift but I will be there for Darkside's tournament. Hope to meet some of you sword slayers then. Should be there tomorrow but the wind changed my plans. :sad:

10-25-2006, 10:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
Capt Ted Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 186	Good work.. Love the bling . ST

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