SCOTT_SCOTT
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Reged: 06/24/07
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Loc: Ketchikan, AK
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I saw in the local shop (Murray Pacific) a rod by Penn called the Torque.
This was a cool rod but not for Southeast Alaska, so here is my idea.
The same grips as the Torque but the rod itself be 9' to maybe 10' 6" depending on preference. I'm partial to the 9' stick but a 10' would be cool for this design.
essentially you have a stand up tuna stick grips, nice and wide with the gimbal butt, The Reel seat would be like that of a typical mooching or casting rod with the trigger, the rod be a medium heavy action line wt 10-25...
I'd end up with this super Trolling or Mooching rig that would have the action of the favorite trolling rod like a shimano clarus or convergence or Lamiglas salmon moocher, but with the comfort and feel of a big game halibut stick.
nothing like this exists that I know of as the Torque is only a 6ft rod. This would be similar but way cooler and be the ultimate Alaska King Trolling rod. I want to put a Penn 12T International on top of it. Anyone out there that can build this prototype?
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Have boat, will Fish
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Rainshadow
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Reged: 07/06/05
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Loc: Sequim
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Anything can be done if your having one built for you thats the best thing about a custom rod  Here is a peek of a few grip options.
x BSF12-.625 12.0" 0.625 0.920 1.25"
x BSF12-.750 12.0" 0.750 0.920 1.36"
x BSF12-.875 12.0" 0.875 0.920 1.36"
x BSFS14-.500/.625 14.0" Tapered bore .500/.625(A) 0.920 1.25"
x BSFS14-.625/.750 14.0" Tapered bore .625/.750(A) 0.920 1.36"
x BSF14-.500/.625 14.0" Tapered bore .500/.625(A) 1.0" 1.43"
x BSF14-.625/.750 14.0" Tapered bore .625/.750(A) 1.0" 1.43"
x BSFS16-.500/.625 16.0" Tapered bore .500/.625(A) 0.920 1.25"
x BSFS16-.625/.750 16.0" Tapered bore .625/.750(A) 0.920 1.36"
BR12-.500 12.0" 0.500 1.06" 1.06"
BR12-.625 12.0" 0.625 1.06" 1.06"
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Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com
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Rainshadow
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dual red striper
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Loc: Sequim
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This new Rainshadow blank would fit the bill as well. One piece 8'10" for better shipping rate.
X RCJB106ML 8'10" 1 12-25
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Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
Ph: (877) 875-2381
Fax: (360) 683-3579
karry@batsonenterprises.com
www.batsonenterprises.com
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CastawayChris
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Reged: 11/27/03
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Loc: Sequim, Wa
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Scott, i actually have been building a couple rods just like you described. If you wanna build one, get my number from warren or pm me and i'll set you up with the supplies. Or i can build ya one!
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TEAM GLO BUG WHORIN
Rattlesnake Prostaff
Vision Hooks n Tackle
Rainshadow Prostaffer
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