Here are some photos of some recent success photos of Spring Chinook fishing. Good times with great people 🙂
Natives quickly released after photo.
More to come! Tight lines.
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Reel Tech Tips – Anti Reverse Bearings
One of the greatest things to come to the world of fishing reels was the implementation of a one way roller bearing, or anti-reverse bearing, into spinning and casting reels. These bearings, now found in most all of the modern fishing reels, provide for a solid retrieve with near zero back play in the handle. The new systems are a far cry from the older ratchet style anti-reverse systems which only catch in certain spots when you turn the handle backwards.
The anti-reverse bearings can and will fail over time, as with many of the highly used parts in a reel system. The issues always start as an intermittent issue. You will be fighting a fish and the handle will take a 1/4, 1/2 or even a full revolution backwards, and then lock up again as if nothing happened. This may not happen again for several trips, or it may happen again later in the day. These intermittent issues are always a sign of pending complete failure. When you notice any intermittent issues with the one way bearing, it is time to consider having it replaced.
Many reels now, like the Shimano casting reels, are going to a backup system in the event of one way bearing failure. This is an extremely great idea and an asset to us as fisherman. They implemented something called an “Assist Stopper”, which is the old style anti reverse technology which kicks in if the bearing decides to fail during a fishing trip. Without such an “Assist Stopper”, when your one way bearing would fail, you were done fishing with that reel until you replaced the bearing.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!
Tight Lines 🙂
REEL TECH CUSTOM – Salmon Back Bouncing Stick
New custom just rolled off the dryer. This rod is built on a Rogue SM 827 8’2″ 12-25# one piece blank, Split grip carbon fiber grips, Fuji ECSM blank through reel seat, and American Tackle Ring Lock Nanoplasma guides with blue inserts. Wrapped in Electric Blue with silver/blue Metallic Twist trim.
Awesome American Tackle Ring Lock Nanoplasma guides with blue inserts. Electric blue thread with a decorative blue/silver Metallic Twist trim on each guide. Came out AWESOME!
Some custom wrap work done in the rear split grip section of the handle 🙂
This rod is ready to back bounce a juicy bait of eggs to a waiting salmon 🙂 🙂
Tight Lines, bent rods, and screaming drags to all!
REEL TECH CUSTOM – 9’8″ Steelhead Stick and 7’6″ Blended Rod
These two Reel Tech Custom rods are ready for delivery.
Spinning Rod:
Rogue SS963 9’6″ 4-8# blank, the awesome REC Black Pearl Titanium Guides, split grip carbon fiber handle, and the American Tackle AERO spin seat. This rod has all the bells and whistles and is going to be a steelhead slayer 🙂 Wrapped with silver main wraps/blue trim.
Casting Rod:
Rogue K762B 7’6″ blended kokanee blank, Fuji ECSM blank through reel seat, Fuji Alconite Guides, and full length carbon fiber handle. Wrapped with silver main wraps/blue trim. Unique and fun rod for sure 🙂
Here are photos of the grip sections of both the spinning and casting rod:
Enjoy the rods Gary and most important……..HAVE FUN 🙂
REEL TECH CUSTOM – Matching pair of 7’6″ blended rods
Finished this beautiful pair of rods for a great customer. These rods are unique, they are a Rogue K762B 7’6″ blended Kokanee blank. These rods are something else as far as their strength and slow action. They are fun rods to be used for anything, even plugs for larger salmon 🙂
Fuji ECSM blank through reel seats, full length carbon fiber handles, Fuji Alconite guides, wrapped with blue main wraps/purple trim. SWEET 🙂
I know Kenny is going to have a blast testing the limits of these very unique rods! Enjoy them my friend 🙂
Happy Reel Tech Custom Fishing Rod Owner
Got a nice message and photo from a happy angler. The photo is of a DANDY winter steelhead caught on his Reel Tech Custom Spinning Rod.
Here are Matty’s words:
“Here is one pf my 2 that I caught today. The rod fishes great I just love it. We hooked 7 boated 6 and kept 6 great day on the water.”
Thank you for sharing the photo Matty. You made my day. I am very happy you love the rods. I wish you continued success and happiness my friend!!
Tight Lines and Screaming Drags to ALL!
REEL TECH CUSTOM – 9′ Steelhead Rod
This is a custom spinning rod built for a hard core fishing gal. The rod is built on a Rogue SS904 9′ 6-10# blank, with an American Tackle AERO spinning seat, Split grip carbon fiber handles, and Fuji Alconite guides. This rod is ready to catch LOTS of fish Liz!
Black hook keeper, blue main wraps with purple trim:
Fuji Alconite guides:
Decorative wrap in rear section of split grip area:
FISH ON!!
REEL TECH CUSTOM – 7′ Spinning Rod
This is a 7′ custom spinning rod headed to a gal in Idaho. Built on a Rogue 7′ 6-10# blank with an American Tackle AERO spinning seat, Split grip carbon fiber handles, and Fuji Alconite guides. Great choices Sandy!
Black hook keeper, blue wrap with fuchsia trim:
Decorative wrap in the rear section of split grip handle:
Fuji Alconite Guides, blue main wrap with fuchsia trim:
Tight lines!
REEL TECH CUSTOM-Dragon Themed Spinning Rod
Finished a custom Rod for a son who wanted to get his father an extra special gift for his birthday. He left it up to me to design the rod with one request, he said his father would love it if there would be some Italian flair and if at all possible, some type of dragon. This is what I came up with. I think it came out beautifully, his Dad is going to be STOKED!!
Rogue 7′ 2-6# blank, custom spinning rod. REC Titanium guides, American Tackle AERO comfort reel seat, carbon fiber split grip handles. Red main wraps with gold/red combo trim. Gold aluminum winding checks, and a truly custom butt section!
Gold aluminum winding checks, red main wraps with red/gold combo thread trim bands. SWEET !
Italian flag design with red dragon inlaid on top of the flag. This is what custom is–a personalized and true Custom rod for an Italian gentleman !!!
Tight lines and bent rods to all!
REEL TECH CUSTOM- Two 7′ 11″ Bass Crank bait Rods
Completed a pair of custom crank bait rods using a Rogue CB2 7’11” 6-12# blank, and a Rogue CB3 7’11” 8-17# blank. Cork split grip handle systems with Fuji ACS exposed blank trigger seats, and Fuji Alconite guides complete the builds.
The custom smallmouth bass decals on the rods add a nice touch to these custom rods.
Ready for spring, and for tossing crank baits to dig out eager bronzebacks 🙂
Tight Lines!