Winter Projects

[Pinch]

This winter is killing me! Just finished my 4th rod build... I made it for live-lining this summer and it turned out pretty well for my first spiral wrapped rod. Blank is a rainshadow e-glass rod rated 12-20lb and 1/4-1oz weight. Should be fun for summer rock and it bends well into the handle!
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So decorative.

[Memory Maker]

Mike ....... Looks like you did a great Job !!!!!

[moc]

Well, it is work still in progress, but I am done for the most part on my winter project. I want to thank Coop for letting me use his large heated garage to help me complete the biggest mods that I completed for my kayak. I will be trying everything out at the M&G on Saturday at the Susky.

I completed a new battery box
Installed red LEDs in the cockpit so I can enjoy them while doing some summer night fishing
Built a new set of trolling rod holders that are lighter than the aluminum ones that I have been using for the last two years.
I built a new milkcrate that is similar in design to my old one, but with improvements. It has a spring activated lid, and custom plexi glass holders for my marine radio and fish measuring device.
Finished my improved camera mount for my GoPro that sits behind me
I also retrofitted a bike helmet for mounting a camera (ala ComeOnFish)

[Redfish12]

You should have heard me swearing, trim bands with metalic thread are for the birds.

[buzz]

Well, it is work still in progress, but I am done for the most part on my winter project. I want to thank Coop for letting me use his large heated garage to help me complete the biggest mods that I completed for my kayak. I will be trying everything out at the M&G on Saturday at the Susky.

I completed a new battery box
Installed red LEDs in the cockpit so I can enjoy them while doing some summer night fishing
Built a new set of trolling rod holders that are lighter than the aluminum ones that I have been using for the last two years.
I built a new milkcrate that is similar in design to my old one, but with improvements. It has a spring activated lid, and custom plexi glass holders for my marine radio and fish measuring device.
Finished my improved camera mount for my GoPro that sits behind me
I also retrofitted a bike helmet for mounting a camera (ala ComeOnFish)

Any pics?

[moc]

I will make available some detailed picks after tomorrows M&G.

[mmanolis2001]

This winter is killing me! Just finished my 4th rod build... I made it for live-lining this summer and it turned out pretty well for my first spiral wrapped rod. Blank is a rainshadow e-glass rod rated 12-20lb and 1/4-1oz weight. Should be fun for summer rock and it bends well into the handle!
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Great job.

I have been away from this site for too long. I missed all the fun.. 4 rods all ready? Looks like you got the bug now.....

What model is that blank?

[Redfish12]

Mike, you do exist! Welcome back!

Blank is an SPG785 and the guides are Fuji BNLG (16, 12, 10, 10, 8, 8, 8, 8) 8 guides on a 6.5ft rod is kinda a lot but I wanted to be able to crank on it. Reminds me of your budget builds, blank was $12.15.