Title: My FDx Custom Rod Too!
Post by: FlatsNBay on November 10, 2022, 10:14:55 AM
Post by: FlatsNBay on November 10, 2022, 10:14:55 AM
FD sure is cranking out some excellent rods! I ordered a 7-6 flipping and pitching stick with a cork split grip with minimal graphics. It has a good parabolic action and would even make for an excellent swimbait rod. I can't wait to get back out on the water to break it in. Thanks FD. You do impressive work! I'm so excited!
I'll add to my review after I get some water time with it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/bbc2133906379cd07118534a25d4176f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/2a6cb0b01d966d34e89a1d18d41a4061.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/ad5fea3e0184fd7c9accd4264264d2d3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/0a87c7c62c19fa1af79cbb668a34f329.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/1545abf60bb7400421ca32d8064398b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/b08c236b561de76ba00683ddf0dae031.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/b244ec89f03bb7a6daf967f6454a563b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/d817407e9729d42d99514b8fcde8e457.jpg)
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I'll add to my review after I get some water time with it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/bbc2133906379cd07118534a25d4176f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/2a6cb0b01d966d34e89a1d18d41a4061.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/ad5fea3e0184fd7c9accd4264264d2d3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/0a87c7c62c19fa1af79cbb668a34f329.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/1545abf60bb7400421ca32d8064398b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/b08c236b561de76ba00683ddf0dae031.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/b244ec89f03bb7a6daf967f6454a563b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221110/d817407e9729d42d99514b8fcde8e457.jpg)
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Title: Re: My FDx Custom Rod Too!
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on November 10, 2022, 11:11:04 AM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on November 10, 2022, 11:11:04 AM
Great looking rod Steve! 
I have a 6' 3" rod with carbon grip and spiral wrapped guides on order from FD. I plan to use it mostly for throwing lightweight jerkbaits but will probably throw some small cranks and topwaters with it as well.
I almost went with a flippinn/froggin stick similar to yours though.
I won't get to put mine to use until next spring so FD doesn't have to hurry on the build.
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I have a 6' 3" rod with carbon grip and spiral wrapped guides on order from FD. I plan to use it mostly for throwing lightweight jerkbaits but will probably throw some small cranks and topwaters with it as well.
I almost went with a flippinn/froggin stick similar to yours though.
I won't get to put mine to use until next spring so FD doesn't have to hurry on the build.
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Title: Re: My FDx Custom Rod Too!
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2022, 12:21:51 PM
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2022, 12:21:51 PM
Thats really nice. Looks like good quality work.
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Title: Re: My FDx Custom Rod Too!
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2022, 12:25:23 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2022, 12:25:23 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2022, 12:21:51 PMThanks bud, it's top notch.
Thats really nice. Looks like good quality work.
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Title: Re: My FDx Custom Rod Too!
Post by: FD on November 10, 2022, 05:36:31 PM
Post by: FD on November 10, 2022, 05:36:31 PM
Thanks Steve.
Your rod started as a NFC MB 808 Extra Heavy power Moderate Fast action that I cut down to 7-6. The EH gives you more power than you need and the MF action delivers that power over a few micro seconds instead of instantly to keep from tearing a hole on the close up hooksets. I also balanced it to the front of the reel seat to save your forearm on those all day pitching sessions.
Your rod started as a NFC MB 808 Extra Heavy power Moderate Fast action that I cut down to 7-6. The EH gives you more power than you need and the MF action delivers that power over a few micro seconds instead of instantly to keep from tearing a hole on the close up hooksets. I also balanced it to the front of the reel seat to save your forearm on those all day pitching sessions.