Matagi Rod components & St Croix blank

As a request from a friend that he wanted a costumized rod with something special and I suggested to him to have a look at rod components from Matagi. He instantly felt in love with 'it'.

It's my first time handling rod components from Matagi and I must say it worth every cents for the price that you are paying for it... that is if you can afford it. Very nice components.

Top notch components was used for this light action St Croix blank.

Spiral guide placement setting up

Personally, I always preferred spiral guide placement especially on light action rod. It uses lesser guides to maintain a lighter weight on the rod and the line will not rub against the blank when the load is applied on the blank during hook ups or fighting the fish.

First thin coating of epoxy applied onto the wrappings.

 Poly urethane arbor was used to fit the blank into the carbon tubing.

Split grip carbon tubing handle.

Final step, placing rod sticker prior epoxy.