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Title: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: bustedknuckle on April 17, 2007, 10:45:06 PM

Came across these searching around Ebay.  Seeker blanks custom wrapped by this guy. Cost with shipping around 15 bucks more than a factory built Seeker (no matter what his ad says, they dont sell for $225)
   No mention of reel seat brand, guide brand, etc.  Maybe I'll contact this dude and see what the story is???
   By the way, all his ads start with "fantastic"

http://cgi.ebay.com/fantastic-custom-7-foot-seeker-670-8-30-80-rod_W0QQitemZ160106260343QQihZ006QQcategoryZ36167QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: catfish hunter on April 17, 2007, 10:49:50 PM

I am not impressed ,that is alot of money for that rod ,I am a loomis guy

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on April 17, 2007, 10:52:23 PM

Quote from: bustedknuckle on April 17, 2007, 10:45:06 PM

Came across these searching around Ebay.  Seeker blanks custom wrapped by this guy. Cost with shipping around 15 bucks more than a factory built Seeker (no matter what his ad says, they dont sell for $225)
   No mention of reel seat brand, guide brand, etc.  Maybe I'll contact this dude and see what the story is???
   By the way, all his ads start with "fantastic"

http://cgi.ebay.com/fantastic-custom-7-foot-seeker-670-8-30-80-rod_W0QQitemZ160106260343QQihZ006QQcategoryZ36167QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

HONESTLY... too much money

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: Ruger314 on April 17, 2007, 10:53:48 PM

I would pass on it also, It seems he's trying to hard to get them sold.. I personally use Chaos rods from Fla.. Just got my new order today.. nice to get a little sponsorship!!!

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: catfish hunter on April 17, 2007, 10:54:12 PM

for that kind of money you can get a great blank ,if you are looking for a great custom rob check out robs rod and reel from this site ,I got to see his work and it is great

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: bustedknuckle on April 17, 2007, 11:10:57 PM

 Didnt think that price was over the top. A Seeker BA85 goes anywhere from $125-$140 online, so his price isnt to far off. 

  Want to get a custom tog stick done over the summer - whos Rob?

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: Ruger314 on April 17, 2007, 11:41:08 PM

Bogans Rods start around $165-$300 takes about 3 weeks.. if you looking local??

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: robsrodnreel on April 18, 2007, 08:49:17 PM

the thread wraps seem nice. the only if i would have about that rod is the reel seat. i personally only like full aluminum seats. if the guy did a good job with guide placement then 120 isnt a bad deal at all. personally, i couldnt get that rod done for you that cheap.  he does state that he is a rod builder, if you purchase this rod i would expect that you should get a lifetime warranty on components from the guy!!!!  that way you can be sure the dude is confident in his work. 

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: Flukedood on April 18, 2007, 08:53:29 PM

Quote from: catfish hunter on April 17, 2007, 10:54:12 PM

for that kind of money you can get a great blank ,if you are looking for a great custom rob check out robs rod and reel from this site ,I got to see his work and it is great

I agree Rob does awesome work, He built me a spiral wrap rod for fluking and Stripers. I couldnt be happier..

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: robsrodnreel on April 20, 2007, 09:39:14 PM

bustedknucle,

you end up getting this rod???

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: Ruger314 on April 20, 2007, 09:42:22 PM

Hey is your website back up???

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: robsrodnreel on April 21, 2007, 09:54:14 AM

should be by the end of the week. it takes a while when you have a family member doing it for you for free.   i really cant yell at him to hurry up. haha.

if you need anything, just ask...

Title: Re: What do ya make of these rods?
Post by: bustedknuckle on April 21, 2007, 12:41:37 PM

Never got the rod. This guy puts a ton of em on Ebay every week though.  I thought the ad was interesting considering his prices werent over the top compared to factory wrapped rod.

   Really want a custom tog stick for the fall. Gonna get in touch with ya soon, maybe have it built sometime over the summer??

   Also have some questions on a PB tuna stick, That'll be for another post... ::)