Thursday, January 31, 2013

Shikari 6'6" 6-12lb Baitcasting Rod


I have heard of the name but never seen the actual SHIKARI blank before. The wall of this blank is quite thin and it came unfinished.

This ex-fast action blank is 6'6" and rated at 6-12lb.




Custom gloss black Fuji ACS reel seat and components




Rear cork handle and MATAGI butt cap




Reel seat on the blank




Test fitting the whole handle



The butt....




A thin layer of epoxy over the blank before wrapping





Wrapping above fore grip




Completed handle




Spiral guide placement




Epoxy in progress




Rod owner's name...




Completed rod





TESTING SESSION.....


In the hand of the owner



Landed a 18lb Afrika Catfish...












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