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Finally found the time to put a few dressings on the rod last night, along with the coating that turned overnight. Turned out nice but the finish over the rod info sticker could’ve been a bit better. I fished it last weekend and it was all I hoped it to be. Good sensitivity and lightweight makes it a pleasure in the hand. Not real fancy but here she is, and thanks for lookin….Skeet
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Now to find the Vanford 500 to go on it.
Very nice. Looks like you described too... lightweight and sensitive.
very nice
Nice work! Now for your fishing adventures with it…:popcorn
Very nice. Good job
Nothing better than hand crafted gear made by your own hands. Congrats and enjoy.
Very nice, good work.
Great looking rod !
Amazon has the Vanford 500 . When I checked , it said next day delivery.
Looks very good. Nice work on that rod. Is that a Phluger President reel?
Very nice work. I am sure you will appreciate every fish caught with it a little more.
nice looking rod.
Nice work Skeet. You're going to enjoy it or sure.
Awesome man enjoy
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Chaser, if it’s the 500s I need to go and look. I use mostly braid and I’m looking for the shallow spool version.
RJR, yes it is. The model is a 20XT and while it’s nice I feel it’s on a par with the regular 20’s which I have a few of. I need to open it and clean the grease out of it and replace it with something different.
Great craftsmanship skeet, and a true U/L beauty. On to a christening!
Bob
I just realized how bad I’ve got this syndrome we’re all afflicted with. The thoughts running through my head is to just the the Pres XT on it and pick up a 1000s Presso and then looking for a rod to go with it. I have a Diawa Capricorn that has to be around twenty years old and was the smoothest reel I’ve ever owned to date. The Regal 1000 that I have is also sweet but it takes a back seat to it but just barely. Being a 1500 the Capricorn fits the 6’6” rod it’s on so well and will put a 1/16 jig almost into the next county. I’ve been impressed with it from day one, and I’m looking for another like that. Stripers, largemouth, catfish and other surprise fish have been handled smartly and without issue from the gear. I’m still stewing about it and haven’t decided yet but the money just got right so I’ll do something soon. I welcome any and all input you have to offer, and thanks for all the good words about this new build of mine.