Mission Red

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

I have been trying to make a set of rods for myself and match them to this baby that I used to own previously. My fav ride to date. 5.7L of Chev V8




I am now running around in an AWD drive version of the same thing but alas its dull old grey but if I sell lots and lots then I'll upgrade to latest model which now runs a 6L Chev



My dreams are shattered, I cant find stocks of the bright red EVA that I used to sell so will have to put that dream aside and hope I can score some of that EVA at a later stage

In the meantime I am on a new mission. This is the Daiwa Maverick 6500H and I am in lust . New project is to build up on my GT Popping blank in matching colours. The other red EVA that has arrived looks to be a good match and I have the right colour threads. I will be glueing up the handle tonight and upload pics as the build goes on. Will be doing this in between work so will take a some time



Wish me luck!! Mrs doesnt understand

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

Had a bit of an accident last night. Went to woolies to grab some steaks and stepped on a grape. As you can imagine, the spill was something to behold. Injured my left leg though and still in a lot of pain. Rum and neurofen is helping some.

Feeling well enough to continue working so onto glueing up the handle. I have both EVA and hypalon in the not so funky red. I am torn between the two but think I will go with the EVA to save some weight

[Ben Rutkin]

If only they had grapes instead of banana peels on MarioKart you would have known to swerve.

It will be pretty awesome when you are done, but Im not sure it will top the SW Combo you posted a fortnight ago.

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

Here is the complete handle. It turned out better then I expected. This red is starting to grow on me. Hope you like it

I went a lil too deep on the scallop just before the butt cap, oh well, its home baked!

[Jay Burgess]

Quality work mate, what blank are you using?

[Brad.Bell]

that does look sweet!

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

Here is the winding check fitted to the tip section. This butts up like a seal onto the foregrip once the tip is inserted into the ferrule




Jay
The blank is another one off prototype in my quest to source or develop a popping blank. None of the brands with a decent blank is willing to sell em naked

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

hmmmm, does this match the maverick?

[Andrew Poulos]

Looking good ! Is this built with the norm of the offset handle/butt connection?

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

I think we may have whacked your dogfight on this one, I am not sure though. Its one of these blanks that I could only afford to get rolled in 1pc and then upon request, would either use a two piece seat like on the mongrels I posted earlier or on this one where I have used a reinforced metal ferrule inside the tip of the foregrip. Those days are now over as I have just scored a new blank range. I am still very fond of this existing blanks though so will complete the build and use it hard on an upcoming trip to Fiji. I'll replicate this look on the first of the new blanks when they arrive and get that blanks painted holden red hot too

Need to find some twisted leaders   

[Andrew Poulos]

I have twisted leaders or can make some. Let me know when you need them.

[Chris Young]

Love the threadwork, looks like a great match to the Maverick

I am in lust with this reel too.....but I will also need a matching rod and lure bag ....just to compliment my good looks 

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

Thanks guys. I have almost completed the underwraps, will post some pics soon

I came accross some red line, avani tuna, does anyone have any experience with this?

[Jay Burgess]

I came accross some red line, avani tuna, does anyone have any experience with this?

You could always get PE12 red avani GT   

[Rohit Saqa Lal]

I didnt know of the existence of such a beast, will have to check up on the avani gt red


btw, them grapes are deadly fruit!!!

Went to the doc today to discuss the xray results. Fractured fibula head. Will be fitted with a knee brace in a few hours, staying on for a long  weeks. Time for some self inflicted pain....yeas, I am going to attempt a crosswrap of some sort!!!!