Spinal

[trout head]

Hi All , Here is a spinal SPL 84 40/60 , it is a 2 piece full carbon blank , with a moderate action , I got a total build weight of 468 gram , guides are MNSG Fuji , the black thread is Gudebrod A and guides are double bound in A , the metallic thead is sulky bronze , I plan to use the rod for Span Macs and GTs and Yellowfin tuna . casting stick baits , poppers , but mostly Maguroni lures .

Ian

[sid_fishes]

ian,
that looks so good[although the second pic shows the silver out of shape on the bind]
but i,m not picking ok
on a side note my friend be carefull and safe during this cyclone and if you need anything just ask ok

ian

[wamjam]

That is an awesome looking job !!!!....I checked the silver and I think your mate is pulling the p!ss out of you...

Well done Scott

[Owen]

Nice!
That metallic sulky really pops.
Might have to get me some of that.

[trout head]

ian,
that looks so good[although the second pic shows the silver out of shape on the bind .

ian

ha old eagle eyes , I was wondering if any one would pick that up , I did after I glassed it , Bugger , note to self , double check .

[Mark Fisher]

I like the whole combo but that Copper colour is stunning.

Regards
Mark

[Stuart]

Trout head

Looks nice mate. Copper has always been one of my favourites. Just a bit of constructive criticism, the coating has built up quite a lot directly beneath the guide legs where they come down from the frame and meat the blank. When constantly loaded and un loaded this can and will crack away from the frame legs allowing water intrusion. When you see a rusty guide its mainly located in this exact spot. Other than that it’s a fine rod mate.

Stu

[Adam_G]

colours work well together, I like it. well done.
Adam

[sid_fishes]

i love it

i hate him

his colours are so much better than mine

good one my friend

[trout head]

Thanks for the comments guys , and Stu thanks for the advice I will work on the guide feet ,

[sid_fishes]

mate,
its good to see you are ok
glad to see you and friends are safe

ian

[zealot]

can't go wrong with gold(or bronze) and black. based most of my early binding days on the same format never herd any complaints.

[Bream_Reaper01]

Very nice indeed,looks great.Hmmm was thinking along similiar lines for my next rod but not sure if i'd the get the same pop on a fairly dark grey blank,any ideas?
Also where the hell can i get alps stuff from here on the Goldcoast?Emailed them and they only deal with professional rod builders or tackle stores.

[Stuart]

Emailed who mate???? Who wont deal with you?

Stu

[trout head]

Very nice indeed,looks great.Hmmm was thinking along similiar lines for my next rod but not sure if i'd the get the same pop on a fairly dark grey blank,any ideas?.

Yes you will , wait to you see it pop in the sun , I love using it . Thee 1 I use is called Sulky Silver Metallic there are a number of colours .

Ian