Xzoga - Finished

[Mark Fisher]

G'day guys,

Thought I would post the finished result of the Xzoga Popper rod I 've been working on lately. This one took a little while to finish because I did it all back the front to normal. I was extremely happy with the end result.

Mark
Outback Rods

[dog tooth]

wow looks great
hope you get into afiew GTs
what are thoughs blanks worth?

cheers

[Mark Fisher]

Thanks Dogtooth. The blank I got was the Taka PE 3-4 and retails for about $270-$280. Really expensive blanks but you really have to see how thin the diameter is on the blank. The rear section measures 13.5mm and the front male ferrule fits into the rear female fitting. These blanks are under so much presure that they supply a metalic ring to fit over the female ferrule fitting to help prevent it from exploding. Beautiful blanks but expensive!

Regards
Mark

[Owen]

Proper flash one that one bloke!

Without doubt one of the classiest rods I've seen in a while.

If it wasn't for the split grip you could just wack it in a beach rod holder, crack a beer and admire it while the sun sets

[Mark Fisher]

Thanks Owen.

This one took a while but got there in the end. It may not go in the beach rod holder but I'll still crack a beer or two and sit back admiring it. Can't wait for the test run on some of those big SA snapper in 5 weeks time.

Regards
Mark

[sid_fishes]

i just love your work
ian

[breakthelines]

Awesome work Mark, do you make rods for others or just for personal?

[Mark Fisher]

Thanks Ian for your comment. I appreciate ti.

Breakthelines, I build mostly for others but occasionally, just for myself. Contact me if you are after something special. fishrod@bigpond.com.

Regards
Mark