Recent content by grootvis

So we all know the Okuma Makaira is probably the beast of all large spool reels and probably on par with a saltiga. Okuma then came out with the Metaloid spinning reel which looks like a proper mid size reel and superb quality. Cannot beat stainless gears! It seems though they put a holt on it...

I am selling my Superslim 50 -100 -420. Rod is in excellent condition almost as new. Custom shaped grips. Rod is 3 piece multiplier built. R2500.

I am looking for either a Shimano Tranx 500HG or Daiwa Lexa HD 400 HS-P.

Wrapped this little fish pattern on a new blank. It really stands out. Cant wait to finish it up...

Anyone know where I can find leather rod buckets?

Just throwing something other than surf and spinning rods out there for something different. A sneak peak... This is the first rod of many to be built. I built this rod a little different from the norm. The Cape Tuna fishery is very different from the rest of the world. We have the...

Hi Guys Here is a Composite Developments Graph cast 4 I built for myself. Decided to have at least one Spinning reel outfit in my arsenal. This is still one of the original built blanks in the dark blue. The new China built blanks in Electric blue are quite inferior to the Composite...

Just completed the first coat on these 2 rods. The blues don't show up in pics but it's there and really pops out. Dorado themed. The wraps were just a novel addition as it's for a birthday gift. Completed rods to follow. All handwrapped. K series guides used on these guys..:)

Here is another Blackhole Cape cod 10'6 Heavy build. This one built in multiplier format following the success and great casting ability of these rods in this format. Guides:,LC 20 reversed..LC 16 reversed ...LC 10 ( pity no LC10M available) followed by Kwags. These are just fantastic rods...

Blank: Blackhole Cape cod 9'2 Nano Striper in Chameleon purple. Guides: Fuji K- Series Fuji reel seat Purple abalone veneer either end of decal. This rod is Sponsored by Jigstar Africa for Haakies and I was commisioned to build these by Jigstar Africa. Its a perfect boat and landbased rod.

Found this line at local tackle shop and it got my attention. Awa Ion power bay. The line diameters to rated fish weight was really good. The price is outstanding. So, I'm intetested to try the .50 for a shore game line for yellowtail. Is this quality line and will it stand up? If anyone has...

Found this line at local tackle shop and it got my attention. Awa Ion power bay. The line diameters to rated fish weight was really good. The price is outstanding. So, I'm intetested to try the .50 for a shore game line for yellowtail. Is this quality line and will it stand up? If anyone has...

This one for me. Guide layout....Lc 20 (reversed), lc 16 ( reversed)Lc 12M, lc 12, lc 10, lc 10, kt runners and Bmnat tip. Cork grip with EVA. Like this one. Simple but nice.:)

Replacing guides with K series. Replaced old decal with new wrap. Rod completed.. Decorative wrap....

Here is the Blackhole - 106N Heavy Built in multiplier config. Guides: Fuji LC 20 REVERSED, LC 16 REVERSED, KW 12, KW 10 running guides, MNAT10 tip in chrome silver. Fuji Palm support reel seat Grooved EVA for superior grip. 8 axis chevron wrap.