I'm Bringing Sexy Back ~ 2025
A-Jay reply :
Last season I fished my vibrating jigs exclusively on 7'4" composite Quantum KVD Cranking rods.
These sticks performed as I had hoped; perhaps even a little better than I had expected.
At the end of the season, I contemplated switching to glass, just to see.
Prior to falling in love & eventually using these composite sticks, much of my 'moderate rod' needs were met by a couple of classic fiberglass rods spun up by Lamiglas.
Always enjoyed fishing them but they had been sort of put up and forgotten about recently.
Mostly because I always felt the handles were a little too short.
Decided to fix that and place them back into active duty.
After a brief stint in the A-Jay custom rod shop, the overhaul was complete.
Matched them up with EXO 200's & 20lb Tatsu and we are good to go.
Love the Hawg Tech handles on these btw.
A-Jay
J Francho reply :
A-Jay reply :
I just threw yup in my mouth . . . .
A-Jay
J Francho reply :
I thought this was gonna be another workout video.
MN Fisher reply :
On 4/6/2019 at 4:18 AM, J Francho said:I thought this was gonna be another workout video.
Here you go, J.
A-Jay reply :
On 4/6/2019 at 4:06 AM, J Francho said:
On 4/6/2019 at 4:21 AM, MN Fisher said:Here you go, J.
And this is where that buffer zone you both enjoy comes in very handy.
A-Jay
waymont reply :
You extended the handle?
Columbia Craw reply :
How does it feel to be a trend setter you sexy beast?
Glaucus reply :
A-Jay reply :
On 4/6/2019 at 5:14 AM, waymont said:You extended the handle?
Yes - at the back of both.
I will openly admit that my experience with rod building, repair and this evolution is definitely novice.
Used the handles from a couple of sticks that were otherwise non-operational.
One eva & one cork. I stripped everything off the blank (except the section of handle I wanted), matching / fitted the bare blanks diameter to fit inside the glass stick about a foot or so, and glued her up.
The eva section on the 705 cut cleaner and was easily matched to the cork ahead of it.
The added cork section on the 765 as a bit less cooperative. After shaping to get something close to a match, I used what I'm calling a decorative winding, to fill a small gap that I wasn't too excited about.
A-Jay
Glaucus reply :
On 4/6/2019 at 7:19 AM, A-Jay said:Yes - at the back of both.
I will openly admit that my experience with rod building, repair and this evolution is definitely novice.
Used the handles from a couple of sticks that were otherwise non-operational.
One eva & one cork. I stripped everything off the blank (except the section of handle I wanted), matching / fitted the bare blanks diameter to fit inside the glass stick about a foot or so, and glued her up.
The eva section on the 705 cut cleaner and was easily matched to the cork ahead of it.
The added cork section on the 765 as a bit less cooperative. After shaping to get something close to a match, I used what I'm calling a decorative winding, to fill a small gap that I wasn't too excited about.
A-Jay
How long did this take you?
One day I hope to be able to repair my own stuff and customize as needed. Right now I wouldn't even try.
Jrob78 reply :
Those are awesome blanks, I have a custom on the 7'6" model, wish I would have gotten one of the 7's while they still sold them.
Nice work!
A-Jay reply :
On 4/6/2019 at 7:34 AM, Glaucus said:How long did this take you?
One day I hope to be able to repair my own stuff and customize as needed. Right now I wouldn't even try.
A couple of three days - but remember - I got the time, which I took.
I have a little experience doing some basic rod building & repair, probably just enough to be dangerous.
The handles I used as 'extensions' were otherwise scrap and while the glass stick clearly are not, I wasn't using them the way they were. So there ya go.
Can't learn new stuff if we don't try.
A-Jay
On 4/6/2019 at 7:44 AM, Jrob78 said:Those are awesome blanks, I have a custom on the 7'6" model, wish I would have gotten one of the 7's while they still sold them.
Nice work!
Thanks - they are pretty sweet.
I had a shot at another 705R a while aga but I blew it haggling over $20 bucks . . .
Stuuuuuuuupid !
A-Jay
Jrob78 reply :
On 4/6/2019 at 7:46 AM, A-Jay said:A couple of three days - but remember - I got the time, which I took.
I have a little experience doing some basic rod building & repair, probably just enough to be dangerous.
The handles I used as 'extensions' were otherwise scrap and while the glass stick clearly are not, I wasn't using them the way they were. So they ya go.
Can't learn new stuff if we don't try.
A-Jay
Thanks - they are pretty sweet.
I had a shot at another 705R a while but I blew it haggling over $20 bucks . . .
Stuuuuuuuupid !
A-Jay
I picked up a couple of Seeker glass blanks, they aren't the same but really nice in their own right.
The Bassman reply :
I like the handle knob choice on the Hawgtechs. Never cared for the feel of Quantum's stock knobs, EVA or otherwise.
A-Jay reply :
On 4/6/2019 at 7:59 AM, The Bassman said:I like the handle knob choice on the Hawgtechs. Never cared for the feel of Quantum's stock knobs, EVA or otherwise.
I have several 100 & 200 EXO's and they ALL have the Hawg Tech handle - I am a HUGE Fan !
Plus The customer service is second to NONE !
A-Jay
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
They’re awesome blanks.
Munkin reply :
Don't they still make those blanks? They were an inshore blank or something like that.
Allen
A-Jay reply :
On 6/10/2019 at 9:12 PM, Munkin said:Don't they still make those blanks? They were an inshore blank or something like that.
Allen
I'm not a big 'rod builder' but I dabble.
If this blank was out there, I'd seriously consider spinning one up . . . .
A-Jay
Munkin reply :
I have one, let me go see what the tag says it is.
Allen
Rusty Shackleford reply :
I’ve got the 7’, wish I had the 7’6”
Hook2Jaw reply :
I can't catch squat on a bladed jig.
@J Francho, never again.
Munkin reply :
https://www.lamiglas.com/collections/saltwater-inshore-blanks/products/mb-841-e-7-honey-fiberglass-light-saltwater-and-live-bait?variant=4897369784361
Here it is.
Allen
A-Jay reply :
https://www.lamiglas.com/collections/saltwater-inshore-blanks/products/mb-841-e-7-honey-fiberglass-light-saltwater-and-live-bait?variant=4897369784361
Here it is.
Allen
Sold out
☹️
A-Jay
Edit - Mudhole has it !
Munkin reply :
https://www.mudhole.com/MB84-1E-H
Mudhole has them.
Allen
A-Jay reply :
On 6/10/2019 at 10:33 PM, Munkin said:https://www.mudhole.com/MB84-1E-H
Mudhole has them.
Allen
Yup ~ Kind a cool.
Never know what the days gonna bring.
I just put together a mudhole cart that includes what I'll need.
Looks like I have my first 'winter project' lined up.
Thanks again.
A-Jay
riverbasser reply :
So you what I'm hearing is you no longer need the tour kvd rods.
I'm ready to buy????
A-Jay reply :
On 6/11/2019 at 4:10 AM, riverbasser said:So you what I'm hearing is you no longer need the tour kvd rods.
I'm ready to buy????
No Way ~
Can't possibly give those sticks up . . .
Nice try though . . .
A-Jay
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