MHX Cockle Rod

This blank is similar to my sample blank for my own custom rod. 6'6" of length and rated at 4-8lb 2 section.

My friend called this a "cockle shell" rod because of the abalone shell used for the split butt section exposed blank.

Parts for the rod

Arrangement

Abalone deco to exposed blank at split butt.

Test fitting before epoxy

Sky blue thread with titanium trim at the center.

Guides done

On the drying jig after epoxy

Wrapping after epoxy

MGX mounted on the rod...