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Seventenths Popping Rod
« on: August 23, 2014, 10:15:54 AM »
Hi All, just thought I'd share some of the pics of the popping rod I've just completed for Tony Doult (7/10ths) before I pack it away in my rod case to Dubai on Monday where it will wait quietly until October, when I'm going to enjoy watching Tony use it in anger.


Tony had a good think about it and picked a  8ft Black Hole Cape Cod Special Nano, which I think was great choice,anyone familiar with  these nano blanks can appreciate the beautiful cross weave effect they have.


The usual Fuji bits, same as the rod I did for Kevin Patmore a few months back.


Tony was looking for Blue Black and Silver colours, and I know how he like his Shimano and YFT, so gave it a classic Shimano look and a nice  YFT decal, as I'm sure Tony will be using it down south to chase YFT as well.


Thread wise a bit of everything really, Guderbrod, Prowrap and Pac Bay.


Finished in Procote Medium Build finish.


Really fun to build. Really hope it catch you lots of Geets Tony. :fshn: :gt: :gt: :gt:



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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2014, 10:20:57 AM »
Good looking stick mate... beautifully built!
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2014, 11:09:26 AM »
Stick is a BEAUT !!!

You got a putting green in yr yard or just happen to have the stick with you when you decided to shoot a round?  w;k

Sure Tony will really love this stick, I do, but being a tackle junkie I easily fall in love..
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2014, 12:10:52 PM »
Very nice rod Harvard!
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2014, 05:05:51 PM »
Beautiful! Love the cross-weave! Very nice!
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2014, 07:27:34 AM »
 (clap) Very nice!
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2014, 06:32:36 AM »
Thanks for comments guys, to Abaddon, yes got a 9 hole synthetic green out the back, apart from putting practice makes for a good even backdrop for rod pics.
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2014, 09:12:20 AM »
The rod looks a beauty well done H16

Having a 9 hole out back priceless  :hehe:
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2014, 12:53:33 PM »
 :happ: wow, I am stoked, can,t wait to wet my line... My sage  x13 has also arrived and maybe Koos can post a pic of it so I can drool whilst I sit at work in the DRC!!!

Thanks Euan.... Camera gear all packed and ready to go.... Only 52 days to go!!!
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2014, 12:56:32 PM »
A friend for the rod!!! They gonna make a perfect couple!!
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2014, 01:02:09 PM »
Quote from: Prego on August 25, 2014, 09:12:20 AM
Having a 9 hole out back priceless  :hehe:


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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2014, 01:03:23 PM »
Quote from: Seventenths on August 25, 2014, 12:56:32 PM
A friend for the rod!!! They gonna make a perfect couple!!


What string are you putting on?
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2014, 01:06:02 PM »
Quote from: Seventenths on August 25, 2014, 12:53:33 PM
:happ: wow, I am stoked, can,t wait to wet my line... My sage  x13 has also arrived and maybe Koos can post a pic of it so I can drool whilst I sit at work in the DRC!!!




You missed it while you were in Namibia....


http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=18142.0


Please tell me you got the Sage from that friendly blonde at Malcom's reception on your way out?
« Last Edit: August 25, 2014, 01:06:30 PM by E.T. »
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2014, 01:09:29 PM »
Harvard it's nice and clean.
I like your way of having the grips tie in with the rest of the build.
Your work reminds me of what the Yanks and even some guys in Europe do.
The only difference is, is that you executed it perfectly as these kind of grips can turn out a bit over the top.
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2014, 03:41:29 PM »
Quote from: FishStyx on August 25, 2014, 01:03:23 PM
Quote from: Seventenths on August 25, 2014, 12:56:32 PM
A friend for the rod!!! They gonna make a perfect couple!!


What string are you putting on?

Fishstyx   - After all the kit... I am now broke, so bought a roll of that brown   sisal string from Builders warehouse....!!! I does not fit much on the   reel but looks cool in the brown and also 8 core like the JB 100lbs   hollow core I would have liked... I am hoping to trick the Iggies to   thinking it is JB and just reside themselves to the fact they will be   caught and just swim to the boat for a quick pic! :gt:
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2014, 03:49:22 PM »
Quote from: Seventenths on August 25, 2014, 03:41:29 PM
Quote from: FishStyx on August 25, 2014, 01:03:23 PM
Quote from: Seventenths on August 25, 2014, 12:56:32 PM
A friend for the rod!!! They gonna make a perfect couple!!


What string are you putting on?

Fishstyx   - After all the kit... I am now broke, so bought a roll of that brown   sisal string from Builders warehouse....!!! I does not fit much on the   reel but looks cool in the brown and also 8 core like the JB 100lbs   hollow core I would have liked... I am hoping to trick the Iggies to   thinking it is JB and just reside themselves to the fact they will be   caught and just swim to the boat for a quick pic! :gt:


 w;k  Nice... It's just a beeyatch tying a PR in sisal tho. Tends to get quite furry and ends up looking more like a wooly bugger instead.
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2014, 03:55:59 PM »
Quote from: FishStyx on August 25, 2014, 03:49:22 PM
Quote from: Seventenths on August 25, 2014, 03:41:29 PM
Quote from: FishStyx on August 25, 2014, 01:03:23 PM
Quote from: Seventenths on August 25, 2014, 12:56:32 PM
A friend for the rod!!! They gonna make a perfect couple!!


What string are you putting on?

Fishstyx   - After all the kit... I am now broke, so bought a roll of that brown   sisal string from Builders warehouse....!!! I does not fit much on the   reel but looks cool in the brown and also 8 core like the JB 100lbs   hollow core I would have liked... I am hoping to trick the Iggies to   thinking it is JB and just reside themselves to the fact they will be   caught and just swim to the boat for a quick pic! :gt:


 w;k  Nice... It's just a beeyatch tying a PR in sisal tho. Tends to get quite furry and ends up looking more like a wooly bugger instead.

I plan to go with the Jerry Brown 100lbs hollow core.... does not fizz soo much.
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2014, 03:59:12 PM »
That's quality string
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2014, 06:18:37 PM »
Very nice build mate.  (clap)


Its two weeks till I pack my Nano rods and fly to Vanuatu to go get them bending.


Almost time to get fish fever in this 45C with 60%+ humidity desert... w;k
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Re: Seventenths Popping Rod
« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2014, 06:56:28 PM »
Thanks ET appreciate your comments in particular, to Gerhard, I'll be following you mate to Vanuatu, 1-6 June next year, that will be my big trip for 2015, I've disguised it well as a 10 year anniversary get away to the missus, but really it's just for me, but gee a boat for the week on your own is expensive, but I'm sure I won't regret it.

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