Beauty of a day with good friends. All over-slots so none for the table. Cut short by some extra little motor issues. The icing on the cake is when you watch, in slow motion, the garage door close on your custom mojo rod that you’ve only used twice. I know a guy though. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #fish #handmade #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #aqualina2charters
Quick run after work for a systems check. We skipped the schoolies and found the grown ups. First cast on the 6’6” Shogun bass set up with the Saltist 4000 as the power train. A @nolivebaitneeded 5” shad with 1-1/2oz head was the armament for this battery. This guy was safely released after the quick selfie. First Due ran like a Caddy after last week’s mini debacle. Thanks again fam. Lets go. K. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #fish #handmade #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #aqualina2charters
Operation Reel Heroes 2024 Check out operationreelheroes.com to donate to this amazing cause. June 15th will be a day of excellence. Thank you for your support. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #fish #handmade #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #aqualina2charters
Blake @bdheller9 and I had a day. The forcasted wind never showed up and actually saw some sun. Beta tested my latest build on the @strykerrods ISB703 blank. Boy did it perform. A perfect action and back bone made easy work of this 7 pounder that came in like freight train. Action all day with quality fish and every spot. Filled the box and threw back some keepers including the freight train black fish. Good day Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #strykerrods
Yesterday was something else. Cpt. Mann @longislandlethals is simply dialed in. Action all day with quality fish. And the crew on the boat was some line up. Had a great time fishing with @phillygirlfishing and @salvos_jigs_rigs The captain was high hook from the start and made quick work of breaking in his new rod. Great weather, great boat, great people. Awesome Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #strykerrods
Me, Mike @thebtoneshow and Ray @cant_stop_ray traveled far and wide, braving the first real fall chill to pick at some nice ones today. Trolling motor remains a game changer. I stayed warm thanks to my @buoy4 hat. These guys make some nice gear. Til next time Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #strykerrods
Fire day with Mike @thebtoneshow Started shallow for black fish then went deep. 90+ feet deep. That @minnkotamotors Riptide has paid for itself in one day. Kept us spot locked on every piece we fished. Sea bass galore with 15 keepers and multiple over 3lbs. Mix in some fat keeper blackfish, a bunch of dinner plate sized porgies and you have yourself a day. The Minn Kota was a work horse along with Mike and his ESPN TV camera strapped to his head. 🔥Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #strykerrods
The West Gang(minus one). From Rashawn @cant_stop_ray coming out directly from an East New York overtime tour to Philly @salvos_jigs_rigs bringing boxes of his neatly packaged hand made jigs, it was a day. Lumps on the way out and toiling anchor work all day fighting a decent north wind. But life was at every stop we made. Phil netted a 4lb slob. Ray was high hook with two fat keeps and a few jumbo porgies - all in his butcher’s apron. We also found the oyster toad fish rave, which was less than desirable. Rich @rich_from_jersey you were missed. Next time we won’t have to chase them anchors. Lets go Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #strykerrods
Off shore job. 40 miles SSE. If the tunas don’t work out, you adapt and overcome. Cpt Northcote @againstthewindfishing put us in the action. The work horse of the day was my @strykerrods LSW663. This thing went to work on the Mahi Mahi and it didn’t disappoint. This blank is total fire 🔥Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals #strykerrods
All in a night’s work. From the Ace chauffeur @riggsbrian to the supreme lieutenant @billy_martin223. Cpt Riggs @criggs279 and the chiefs know how to run a scene. 🚒Kay. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals
Congrats to my favorite rod builder!! • #Repost @lookoutcustomrods・・・ Finally some life by us today. New machines came up big. Located a nice hill in a spot I don’t normally fish. First drift was lights out then we short drifted for action on every pass. I got my limit including a 4.5 and 5 pounder. 6 keepers on the boat total and 6 shorts. Throw in a dog fish and a blue for good measure. Good go Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals
Finally some life by us today. New machines came up big. Located a nice hill in a spot I don’t normally fish. First drift was lights out then we short drifted for action on every pass. I got my limit including a 4.5 and 5 pounder. 6 keepers on the boat total and 6 shorts. Throw in a dog fish and a blue for good measure. Good go Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #longislandlethals
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Picked up a few welcome mats. And they weren’t at Home Goods. Thanks to Cpt Mann @longislandlethals we had action all day. Boat limit came by lunch then a bunch of catch and release until it was time to go. Todd is a pro captain and is dialed in big time. His decisions out there kept us on very sizable fluke every drift. He is a master at reading wind and current and working the machines. Nice job cap. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
#Repost @lookoutcustomrods ・・・ Capt. Northcote does it again. @againstthewindfishing helped us through quite the swelly day to pick at some ocean flatties. Me, Mike, Ned and Derrick worked against the rollers all day to bring home some nice fish. The fluke I’m holding weighed in at 6lbs. Got my limit starting with 6oz Bucktails on hi-los then switching to chicken rigs held down with 10oz bank sinkers. The ocean is no joke. Good day. @againstthewindfishing is the best charter in the East. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia • @flattiemafia
This would fall under special projects. When your heavy hitter friend needs a hand, you help. A while back I put out a simple build on a beautiful ODM blank. Somehow, a boat rail rod holder and an errant anchor line did some damage to the rear section (long story I assume). So I dolled it up with a maze pattern with the same colors as the original bands. Will be back in the brine in no time. Lets go. Good as new Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Capt. Northcote does it again. @againstthewindfishing helped us through quite the swelly day to pick at some ocean flatties. Me, Mike, Ned and Derrick worked against the rollers all day to bring home some nice fish. The fluke I’m holding weighed in at 6lbs. Got my limit starting with 6oz Bucktails on hi-los then switching to chicken rigs held down with 10oz bank sinkers. The ocean is no joke. Good day. @againstthewindfishing is the best charter in the East. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Monday was a tough one from a random drenching to an all around slow day. But that didn’t stop my boy Rich @rich_from_jersey from getting this 4 pounder on the deck. Caught on a custom ODM blank customized by Lookout. This beat my 20” flattie caught just before. The Garden State wins this one. 😑 Rich is also letting me add to my resume with a wrap upgrade on a beautiful Outer Banks 400 BFT tuna rod. I surgically removed the #30 starter guide to make way for a snowflake design fore wrap that matches the existing factory guide wrap colors. Base epoxy coat drying tonight with the starter guide being reinstalled tomorrow. This thing is a beast. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Fishermen will do anything to stay in the water. A friend handed me this MacGyver job a while back. Apparently, the zip tie did the trick for a bit. This is a 5’6” fiberglass boat rod that’s approximately 40 years old. Was able to find a stainless bridge boat guide of the correct ring size to match the old. This will be back in use before July. Vintage. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Another trip for the books. Found them right away. Everyone was over the old slot. Billy was hooked up within seconds and then we all were. Mike got his usual 40+ pounder. I dropped the biggest fish of the day as you’ll see in the video. We lost $150 worth of spoons and rounded the day with a 20” fluke. I’ll take today everyday minus the dropped monster. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Thank you Patrick and Summer for a day to remember. @operationreelheroes is just a sensational event. Being able to lend a hand made it even more special. Learning about this day for the past year did not prepare me for the real experience. From beginning to end, the entire day had an aura of excellence. To have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with some of our warriors is something that will stay with me forever. These people are simply the best. They are destined for greatness. Thank you to my brothers and sisters from the Huntington Fire Department who took the time to support the mission that day. From the early morning fire boat setup to the flag arch and salute. You define dedication, humility and honor. And for that, I am forever grateful. What a day. Kay. The fellas from @alongthekeel for the photos. Nice job gents. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia #alongthekeel
Was able to put Connie @criggs279 on them with a nice over slot. His first on First Due. Jigged up on a 5oz bucktail tipped with white pork rind. We battled some waves on my little runt boat Saturday to haul this guy in. This was an all around day for the books. @operationreelheroes is something special. What a day. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
To our Veterans that came into town today, this is the least that we could for you. You are simply the best. The members of The Huntington Fire Department stand proud for what you have done and continue to do for us. Salute. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Welp. Retirement lasted a full 4 days. Another @centuryrodsusa weapon jr. mag 7’3”. This armament is for a Brooklyn Boy in Blue. Will be used in the brine of Jamaica Bay and wherever else the kayak takes him. Winn wrap in the back for that necessary grip during a kayak one-handed net show. Fuji spinning guides to get those rigs on target. Another fun/fire build. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
A little fluke stick to add to the arsenal. Cut down my new favorite blank -Rainshadow RCLB - down to 6’. Had some fun with a new pattern. Grips and guides coming up. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
7 days away. 6/17/2023 will be a day of fishing, fun and relaxation for some of our warriors that have gone above and beyond for us. This event is more than well deserved for these folks - it’s the least anyone can do for what our veterans have done and continue to do for us. These people are giants. They are the real idols. They are the stars that we all should look up to. They are top tier. The best of the best. Operation Reel Heroes is just one of many ways to give thanks to the men and women who have sacrificed for us. Salute. 🇺🇸 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Impromptu run. There’s a new phrase - spooning fish in a barrel. Flutter spoons that is. Non-stop. 15 bass in 45 mins. Switched to snap jigging and the luck continued. All throw backs including one over 40lbs. The gators came in at the end. Insanity. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes #flattiemafia
Memorial Day is a day set aside for us to remember and mourn the men and women who have died for our country. These people have made the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for us. And because of their sacrifice and our enduring active military personnel, we continue to live free and chase our dreams. These men and women should be mourned, remembered and cherished. They are the true legends. These folks are simply the best. Always remember. Salute. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
Your craft is only as good as your tools. This 3700 is filled with @salvos_jigs_rigs bucktails and teasers only. This cache is all one needs to put up a fight out on the salty sea. Massive craftsmanship. Supreme Quality. Extra hard hooks. Built to last. Fluke beware. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
Did some prospecting yesterday late afternoon. Put the new machines to the test. And we found them. Surprised with a lot of action - multiple in the short 17-18 range. Dropped two definite keepers due hack hook sets. But they’re here. Lets go Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
If you know, you know. 🐟 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
6am Grind. Searched for a bit then the machines lit up. We loitered at bouy then the slams began. Ned’s was over 30 lbs. lets go Kay. 🐟 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
Good thing I put the new Garmin on the boat. Might as well be a paper weight since there’s no need to take the boat out. Catching these striped bad boys right off the dock next to my boat. 🐟Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
Last build before I take a break. Was a busy past few months working on the boat and getting some special orders done. Had a ball this last year. Now it’s time to get after some fish. Lets go Kay. 🐟 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
72 days until this epic day happens. Visit the website for more info on how to donate. www.operationreelheroes.com On another note, working two last builds before I take a long break. First Due goes in Saturday. Lets go Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
The Pick Six is finally complete. What a build. Humbled for sure but worth the effort. Sets are a bear but in the end each rod is the exact same as the next - wraps, guide spacing, reel seat and grip assemblies . These things are slick. Hopefully the captain will approve. Will be crushing the flat fish in due time. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
What a day for a parade. Huntington FD From the flag arch to the First Due gang. There’s no better calling. The best job I’ve ever had. Kay. 🚒🚒🍀🍀 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
We’ll call this the Six Pack or the Six Shooter or the Sensational Six or something along those lines. Big build for a heavy hitter and his Jitney. It’s a privilege to do it. These are light tackle Fluke set ups. 6’6” Medium Fast 10-20lb 3/4-1oz(can go 2oz no problem). Fuji concept O casting guides along with the standard split grip assembly. Will slay the Fluke. Kay. Hats off to the builders out there who do sets. Adds a whole other challenge of exacting measurements on multiple rigs. Spacing is paramount and needs to be checked and checked again. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
First coat on the Beautiful Disaster. Confirmed that this will be my spinning set up for the coming season. No idea what reel goes on it yet. Taking that gamble on the chuck not wandering into the rear wrap again. We’ll see Kay. Also, For those of you who haven’t already, please check out: operationreelheroes.com A true gem of a charity for our wounded Veterans. Help those who put themselves in harm’s way for us. Salute!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
School fish fore wrap all done. On to end bands and some Fuji spinning guides. Will be a fixture on First Due this season. A tad over a month and we’re back in the water. Lets goooooo Kay. 🐟🐟 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
You need a doctorate in math and geometry to figure out these school fish patterns. My head hurts. This is going to go on for at least a few more nights. Good grief. 🐟🐟🐟🐟 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
Rear fill in done. Used some spools that were collecting dust. Odd, but came together in the end. Fore wrap is beating me up pretty good. Photos maybe tomorrow. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
‘Nother fish. Lets go. Spinner set up on the beloved Rainshadow RCLB70XL. House standard split grip and mint Fuji K spinning set on deck. Fill in done tomorrow night. 🐟🐟 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
NYPD flag closing out the fore wrap on the latest Thin Blue Line. 5 stripes for the City’s 5 boroughs and the color green signifying the the green lanterns that the department’s original watchmen carried. The actual flag also has 24 stars representing the smaller incorporated cities, towns and villages (couldn’t be done with wrapping thread). This one is another honor to build. Bands and guides tomorrow Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #handcrafted #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
This one’s for another brother in Blue. A boss in the Big Apple. NYPD. He watches over the boys and girls who watch out for us. Courtesy Professionalism Respect. Thin Blue Line. Another build on a @teamrainshadow RCLB70XL. I’ve used this platform 4 out of the last 5 builds. All for heavy hitters. Just ordered another bunch. Massive Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #teamrainshadow #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
If you want to talk about an outstanding and honorable charity, this is it. I have had the privilege of meeting the founders of the Long Island chapter of Operation Reel Heroes. This charity holds an amazing weekend event for our Wounded Warriors with a day of fishing on locally owned, private boats. Check out the charity website: operationreelheroes.com The history of the charity and photos from past years speak for themselves. What a way to thank the men and women who have served for us. Salute!🇺🇸 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #flattiemafia #operationreelheroes
And we’re closed - like the sign in the deli after 4pm on Sunday. Colors are nonsensical but the spacing worked out mint. Lets end band and hit a few guides before bed time. The Beautiful Disater Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington #operationreelheroes
From the bullpen to starting Ace. The Beautiful Disaster has quickly taken on a new life of its own. Set aside a few days ago due to my own spec error, this gem is one of my new favs. The blank is a Rainshadow RCLB70XL 7’. This has been the go to chassis for the last few heavy hitter builds. Great feel and weight. This is getting the house recipe split grip, Fuji K 9-piece casting set, matching tip top and some ridiculous wrap color scheme. Fill-in, end bands and guides to start tomorrow. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
You don’t bring a knife to a gun fight. You bring a Bushmaster chain gun. This work horse will be Brooklyn bound before the bass show up. Halfway done with the fore wrap. Winn wrap grips in the back. Fuji K spinning set and tip top waiting patiently. @salvos_jigs_rigs your weapon is still being smithed and should be complete next week. For those of you looking for absolute specimens of Bucktails and blackfish jigs, Mr. Salvo is your man. Top notch quality and extra hard hooks. His stuff is built to last. 🔥🔥🔥Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Hit the infill hard here. Color scheme is a bit off the rails but that’s OK. Gotta band this up and get it off the bench to make way for the Kayak bushmaster chain gun that’s about to get built. The thing is going to be a straight workhorse. 🐴 Lets go Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
We’ll call this one the Beautiful Disaster. When you’re two nights into it and then all of a sudden you remember that the customer’s spec did not call for a rear wrap but a full grip. This is very important as it will be deployed from a kayak, where grip is everything. It’s all good since I have another exact blank. Now that my head is out of my rear end, I’ll fill this in, set it off to the side and get going on what I was supposed to build. It’s going to be more than fire. Kay 🔥 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Ned’s fore wrap done. Decided to close this one up. End bands and guides up next. Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Snuck the rear wrap end bands in on Ned’s new machine. The pager finally quieted down for the time being. Not going to bother with the grips until this wind dies down. Busy night on the engine. Stay safe out there. Kay💨🚒 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Kay. On to the fun stuff. Night 2 on Ned’s upgrade. Contemplating the next move here. Close it up or leave it open? Don’t know yet. Would be further along if we didn’t have the chuck incident. 😑 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
When the spinner chuck (not clutch from original post) decides to creep right up into the final epoxy coat on an overnight spin. The “After” photo is forthcoming once I get around to filleting the dried epoxy out in the area and figuring this mess out. Great. Pro tip - if the butt cap is tapered, use masking tape to keep the wire chuck from sliding into your nice epoxy job. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
The start of another upgrade. Going to my lifetime fishing pal. He owns the first Lookout that left the garage shop when I first started. Ned, hang the original up. It’s time for a new machine. 🐟🚒 Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Sneak peek of the fore wrap on an absolute Lance. This is a Century Rods Pro Togger SS946 7’10” blank. Building it for a heavy hitter from the beloved borough. He doesn’t even want the split grip recipe. Went with Winn wrap grip for the rear end. Dressing with a set Fuji K casting guides. This thing is going to go to work. This is a good one. Kay. Like all Lookouts, it’s guaranteed for life. Unless you slam the car door on it. 😂 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Rear wrap all filled in on the Montauk Mermaid. Checking spacing the whole way made closing this up almost easy. Almost. Anyway on to the end bands and grips. This is going to take lots of fish out there. Kay. 🧜♀️🐟 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Next one up. Will head out East to an angler that is sure to catch fish in the majestic Montauk waters . This is a lighter blank being dressed with some Fuji high frame spinning guides. Fill-in threads and grips this week. This one is mint Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Do or die time for the Monster fore wrap. One error and we start over. Spoiler alert - I’m on to the guides now. 👹Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Late night edition. Back on the Monster. Cork grips came in today. Preview of the fore wrap being spun with the size D bass guitar strings. 50% done in front then on to the Fuji casting guides. To be hand delivered in the borough of Fire in due time Kay. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Merry Christmas from the Lookout Fam. Thanks to everyone for the support over this past year. We had a good go Kay. Can’t wait for April when the sled goes back in. Welp, on to the next build. Let’s gooooo. 🎄🎅 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
It’s all in the details. Nice little junction between the wrap, end band, winding check and grip on the Pinecone. Currently touching this up and working the fore wrap while I wait for the Monster’s cork grips. #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Rear wrap on the Monster almost there. End bands and winding checks next. Cork grips on order. D thread worked my fingers to the bone wrapping God knows how many cross points with this rope. Going out to a heavy hitter in due time. This thing is going to be a machine Kay. 👹 #customrodbuilders #customrods #customrodbuild #customrod #customfishingrod #customfishingrods #customrodwrapping #fishingrodwraps #rodwraps #rodwrap #rodwrapping #fishing #rodbuild #rodbuilding #rodmaking #fishingrods #fishingrod #fish #handcrafted #handmade #saltlife #americantacklecompany #americantackle #americantackleprostaff #sailfishboats #bucktails #againstthewindfishing #salvos_jigs_rigs #portofcallchartershuntington
Fishing, feeding, eating, family. Long Island. #portofcallchartershuntington