Title: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: FD on May 08, 2022, 05:05:31 PM
Post by: FD on May 08, 2022, 05:05:31 PM
Every year I build the prizes for an inshore salt tournament that benefits the Make a Wish foundation. Last year we raised $250k.
The prizes are done and a build video is coming soon.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/5f5fe4c88a22c75148fffdbca0cb23a3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/8fbb1352554fce62c23f3b0de41707ed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/ab13b85905a4f0fdd3575c23db4b1e6a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/4830df9a301ba3d5cffb1a2f8604e43f.jpg)
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The prizes are done and a build video is coming soon.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/5f5fe4c88a22c75148fffdbca0cb23a3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/8fbb1352554fce62c23f3b0de41707ed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/ab13b85905a4f0fdd3575c23db4b1e6a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220508/4830df9a301ba3d5cffb1a2f8604e43f.jpg)
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Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 08, 2022, 06:08:22 PM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 08, 2022, 06:08:22 PM
They look great! 
Really like the look of those grips.
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Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 08, 2022, 06:20:09 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 08, 2022, 06:20:09 PM
They look pretty sharp!! Well done! ~c~
Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: apenland01 on May 09, 2022, 12:43:16 AM
Post by: apenland01 on May 09, 2022, 12:43:16 AM
AWESOME! They look great and someone will really enjoy them...
Supporting a great cause as well...
Supporting a great cause as well...
Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: Mike Cork on May 09, 2022, 09:23:05 AM
Post by: Mike Cork on May 09, 2022, 09:23:05 AM
Love the look of that handle ~c~
$250k is HUGE... we raise 10K in our little bass tournament and feel we are doing great.
$250k is HUGE... we raise 10K in our little bass tournament and feel we are doing great.
Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: FD on May 09, 2022, 10:20:07 AM
Post by: FD on May 09, 2022, 10:20:07 AM
Quote from: Mike Cork on May 09, 2022, 09:23:05 AMThey have all the big boy construction companies, engineers, and developers on board, + Ferguson. The sell guide boats with a captian to 3 man teams for $2500 each.
Love the look of that handle ~c~
$250k is HUGE... we raise 10K in our little bass tournament and feel we are doing great.
They've been doing this as long time. AAF is headed in that direction.
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Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: big g on May 09, 2022, 07:54:53 PM
Post by: big g on May 09, 2022, 07:54:53 PM
They look great! FD you are amazing with all the stuff your capable of doing. You will be rewarded for all your generosity. God bless!
Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: Oldfart9999 on May 10, 2022, 06:05:13 AM
Post by: Oldfart9999 on May 10, 2022, 06:05:13 AM
Nice looking and I'm sure performing prizes. Good job on supporting Make a Wish!!!
Rodney
Rodney
Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: FD on May 10, 2022, 06:29:08 AM
Post by: FD on May 10, 2022, 06:29:08 AM
Thanks guys. I really enjoy doing these every year.
A little more on the specs for this year's rods.
They are built on NFC 6406 X-ray blanks. What does that mean? Gary Loomis designed these. For reference BPS sells the GLX spinning rod for $500. The next generation of Loomis blanks are the GLX2's. The newest level (that was released in 2021) of blank which is lighter, stronger, and more sensitive is the X-ray.
Those are Winn Grips. Super light and get sticky when wet.
CRB comfort palm reel seat.
AT Microwave Air guide train.
All totalled, the average weight of the 5 is 3.23 oz.
Not light weight, but feather weight. With the backbone to turn a 30" redfish or 6lb bass.
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A little more on the specs for this year's rods.
They are built on NFC 6406 X-ray blanks. What does that mean? Gary Loomis designed these. For reference BPS sells the GLX spinning rod for $500. The next generation of Loomis blanks are the GLX2's. The newest level (that was released in 2021) of blank which is lighter, stronger, and more sensitive is the X-ray.
Those are Winn Grips. Super light and get sticky when wet.
CRB comfort palm reel seat.
AT Microwave Air guide train.
All totalled, the average weight of the 5 is 3.23 oz.
Not light weight, but feather weight. With the backbone to turn a 30" redfish or 6lb bass.
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Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 10, 2022, 11:12:36 AM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on May 10, 2022, 11:12:36 AM
Quote from: FD on May 10, 2022, 06:29:08 AMWhoever wins one of these rods is gonna be very happy!
Thanks guys. I really enjoy doing these every year.
A little more on the specs for this year's rods.
They are built on NFC 6406 X-ray blanks. What does that mean? Gary Loomis designed these. For reference BPS sells the GLX spinning rod for $500. The next generation of Loomis blanks are the GLX2's. The newest level (that was released in 2021) of blank which is lighter, stronger, and more sensitive is the X-ray.
Those are Winn Grips. Super light and get sticky when wet.
CRB comfort palm reel seat.
AT Microwave Air guide train.
All totalled, the average weight of the 5 is 3.23 oz.
Not light weight, but feather weight. With the backbone to turn a 30" redfish or 6lb bass.
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Title: Re: Fishing for Wishes Rod build
Post by: TNDiver on May 10, 2022, 12:39:27 PM
Post by: TNDiver on May 10, 2022, 12:39:27 PM
Wow nice rods and good workmanship!