Custom Gator T90H

[BacolodBoy77]

Because many of you like the Gator blanks, I decided to wrap one and give it a try.

Thanks, Strizile, for the advice on the number of guides as well as for the spacing.

Blank: Gator T90H
Guides: AMTAK Foulproof Guides & SS Tip
Reel Seat: AMTAK Graphite 24
Grips: 8" EVA Foregrip, 20" Corktape w/Black X-Tube Reargrip & Rubber Buttcap
Thread: ProWrap Nylon D Wildberry, Teal & Silver Smoke

[gruntking]

very nice very clean

you should have wetsanded the blank tho

[Green Tide]

Nice Work. Looks are classic other than the but grip

[Chevy Juan]

Amazing work.

Guide Wraps are amazing and I'm sure took some time.

The Fade on the Butt is SICK, it gets me thinking how did you do that once the grey/silver starts to appear in the fade, looks very complex.

And of course, you had me the second I layed eyes on that Permit decal!
I was going to put that one on the Permit rod I built but went with a different permit decal.

[Floridahogfish]

Very nice colors blend perfect, 1 question tho how come the foregrip isn't shrinkwraped?

[BacolodBoy77]

Very nice colors blend perfect, 1 question tho how come the foregrip isn't shrinkwraped?

Thanks for the compliment and for the question. I didnt shrink tube the foregrip out of personal preference and influence from the man who taught me how to wrap rods. It was his style so it kind of became mine.

[BacolodBoy77]

[quote="strizile"]Now that is a beauty

The Wildberry almost looks like Madeira

Very true. ProWrap Wildberry is going on more of my future rod builds for sure. Thanks for the help again.

[BacolodBoy77]

very nice very clean

you should have wetsanded the blank tho

Honestly, I don't know what wetsanding is. Any tips would help? Thanks.

[BacolodBoy77]

Thanks for the tips, Strizile. I wonder...have you ever thought about organizing a get together with some of the guys to do some rod wrapping? I know I would benefit from learning some of those tips you just shared with me.

[Chevy Juan]

I can vouch for that, thanks to StriZ.

[Boca Jetty Rat]

Very nice rod. I like the shrink wrap alot better than foam. I don't know why they don't do more shrink wrap.

[rshields]

Congratulations, very sleek look and great colors, I have a shrink wrapped rod from Mojo surf line and love the feel in my hand... great job

[permitchaser]

very nice work.

[CobeSlayer2012]

nice job on the rod!

[bluefin71]

Would like to know if this rod would work well with a Diawa Sealine 30, if so does anyone know who can build me one. Is it good for casting of the piers with 4-6 lead. Really looking to get something quick but quality work. Would like to get a Mutton and Permit emblem in the wrap.. I fish Anglins alot of the T, so maybe this will give someone a feel for what I am looking for.

Great work thats the colors I was looking for..

PM me if you know someone who can do this or has one for sale.

[bluefin71]

Thanks for the info, hope he sees this if not, loving your work too!

Oh and by the way put down the wrong reel, it is a Saltis BG 40H

[Boca Jetty Rat]

I have a custom T90XH 9'. No complaints at all, wait I would have left the blank at 10' and got the rubber grips rather than foam, if I got one again. I have mine paired with a Shimano Torium 30. Its a beast and great rod lots of power. This is a common peir jetty rod down here that all go for. You cant buy these at a store has to be custom made. Get one custom made for sure well worth it and the rod in my opinion will last forever.

[BacolodBoy77]

I have a Saltist 30TH on the rod. I like the combo but am worried that I might get spooled once I hook into something big. I'm fishing straight 40 mono. As for the custom wrapping, I'm far from south Florida. Otherwise, I wouldnt mind wrapping one for someone who is interested.

[junoslayer]

can it 8 ounces for trollying or is t90xh better