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...