New Blank build

I had a lot of guys ask me about a 6'6" rod and I found a Blank I think will fit the bill. I started building it and have about got it done. Some things happen in life and I have had to step anyway form my house. But when I get my rod wrapper set back up I'm going to finish the rod and do a give away. Really I just wont someone to tell me what you will think about the blank. I'm hard headed and know what I like, so I want to hear what someone else thinks. Send me a message on why you need a new casting rod and I will pick the most in need. Its a 6'6" 2 to 6 lb line class rod.

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What she’s going to look like.

Looks very nice. I have the same handle set up but mine is cork. Looking forward to seeing who winds up with it.

Hey sometimes we all need a helping hand and after my last two weeks dealing with a brake up it puts things in perspective. Hopefully someone will be given a little joy when they need it.

Well the rod is in her final steps and I have picked a winner!
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And honestly this color has become one of my personal favorites.

The did the reverse of that color a few years ago for a CDC member (Orange on black) and really loved it. I've been waiting for the right project to do it again on.

Somebody gonna get a nice surprise. River so high and running so hard here that it’s hard to fish.

The more I handled that rod the more I wanted to keep it, but I know its going to a good home. The orange and black look really good together.

I built a rod and 20 years ago for flounder. It was a very enjoyable project. I need to build a crappie rod sometime soon

Great looking build

Great build. Looks great. I know you plan to give it away, but you deserve something nice for yourself.

I get to build one for myself here and there but not like I used to. I just enjoy building them, 90% of the rods I build are trout, flounder and redfish rods. Its something to do at home to hang out with my dogs if I'm not fishing.

Where do I start. One of my buddies had been borrowing my wife’s kayak and been fishing with me on some weekends. He enjoyed it and purchased his own kayak this year. Then, they purchased another for his wife later this year. When she isn’t working she goes fishing with us as well. Anyway he only had a couple of older rods so I asked if I could enter him into the contest. I think that act is what won the contest. Well knowing we won and not spilling the beans is hard to do for me but I managed. The rod came today and I managed to get together with my buddy this evening and let him open it. WOW, I must say it is an amazing rod. We are both blown away. Neither of us have held such a quality rod before. Light, but with some backbone it feels like. Guides all over the rod. I’ve never seen so many small guides. The orange just pops off the rod. As the sun was setting they seemed to glow even more. I’m going to let him pick whatever reel he wants (within reason) and buy it for him. My buddy will have a nice rod and reel setup. I had asked Brent if he would include a letter in the package detailing the rod. I must say his letter went above and beyond and was very touching and wonderfully written. I want to truly thank from the bottom of my heart Brent for this beautiful rod and this wonderful act of giving it away. You are truly a golden heart individual and we can’t thank you enough. Now it’s time to test it out!

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If you are in need of a nice rod I highly urge you to check out Corley Custom Rods. Brent is a good guy and I think he would take care of you right!

Very nice gesture to give it away, and a happy recipient also. Good luck with it and many big fish. Very nice rod.

Wow, nice job on the rod build.
Super nice you gave it to someone.


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David is the real hero, what he did showed his true colors and a ton of heart. In a world full of negativity, we truly need more acts of kindness like this. All I did was build the rod. David had the real hard part of this keeping all of his excitement under control. I know how bad I am at keeping my mouth shut lol and he 100% pulled it off. I don't want to take away from the real story and that's the story he told. I think everyone can learn a little something from what he did. Our job as fisher men is to grow our sport and help someone in need. So to you David I say thank you for being a class act and keep doing what your doing man.

We were able to get out yesterday and fish a little. I let him borrow my Pfleuger President on it which balances great. After holding it and using it that’s what he decided on so this morning I ordered from grizzly jig him one with 2&4# line so he can pick what he wants on it. Not the best of fishing but he said rod felt very sensitive and he was able to cast 1/32 fairly easy. Fishing for crappie but he managed to catch one bass with it that put one good fight and doubled the rod over. Big difference from the bass rods he has. I think he is going to be very happy with this new gear. What I felt was very nice and cast good. I’m sure we will be able to tell more in time. Thanks Brent.