[Meirowitz]

The other day I asked Capt. Neil to loan me his custom Lamiglas MB 114 3F, dubbed "White Chin." The rod is a masterpiece - beautifully designed and crafted. I used the rod for an offshore sea bass trip on the Jamaica out of Brielle, New Jersey. The rod features a spiral wrap where the first guide is on the top and, as you move progressively towards the tip, the guides migrate to the bottom of the rod.

We were fishing in 150 - 200 feet of water, using 16 - 24 ounces of lead, and bringing up large (4 and 5 pound) sea bass, often two and three at a time.

"White Chin" was a great rod for this type of fishing. Since I was using Power Pro with a relatively short leader, the flex of the rod provided a nice cushioning effect. Further, I found the rod surprisingly sensitive, even to smaller fish (like bergals) at great depth. I also liked the spiral wrap concept because it enabled me to shorten and stiffen the rod by removing the line from the tip guide, a particularly nice feature when you are using heavy lead. In addition, I think the spiral wrap concept takes pressure off of the rod and the guides. Frankly, I'm surprised that you don't see more rods around here that use the spiral wrap concept.

I would imagine this rod would perform equally well for big tog and wished I had had it on my prior trip, two weeks ago, out of Orient, when we had success with tog up to eleven pounds.

 

[Meirowitz]

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[mikenoboat]

How long is that rod an what reel did you match it up with? Could it be used for a cod/tuna stick? Thanks

 

[Captneilf]

mikenoboat

Hi,

Good handle by the way.

The blank is 8' long. After cutting the tip for a # 12 tip top I trimmed the butt for an overall length of 7'4". I built this rod to fish deep water using 12 oz sinkers. As you can see by Dick's post it handled twice that amount of lead.

I use a Newell 338 reel with a 3.6 retrieve ratio, better torque and grinding power.

Yes it can be used for cod. I trimmed the tip to handle 16 oz jigs. It turned out to be a # 16 tip top, just a coincidence, I think. Since the customer wanted the rod to be 8' I had to add a butt extension.

I have watched a GOOD fisherman jig yellow fin tuna using a fiberglas rod. He was hi hook with 17 tuna that day. The rod worked fine.

 

[mikenoboat]

Capt.Neil: Thanks for the info. What does a custom rod like this run and how long does it take you to do it. I definitely need a nice tog/cod deepwater rod. thanks

 

[Captneilf]

mikenoboat

Hi,

It takes about 1 month to build. I don't rush and give 2 drying days after each epoxy application. I let the epoxy cure for 5-7 days after the last coat. Then the new owner can flex his new custom rod.

The prices I quote include the sales tax.

A MB 114 3F, cut to handle 16 oz jigs, wrapped with SIC guides and tip top goes for about $475.

You are present when we determine where to cut the tip for the weight desired. You give the go ahead when you are satisfied with the feel of the tip with the weight hanging off it.

My phone # is below. Feel free to call for any info.

Thanks,

 

[mikenoboat]

Thank you for the quick reply. Are you going to be have a booth at the Freeport show or the Colliseum?

 

[Captneilf]

mikenoboat

Hi,

I will have a booth at the Freeport Show. My demo rods will be with me as well as the blems I have left and some first quality blanks. These will be for sale.

At the Coliseum I will be at the Shinne**** Star booth helping Capt John.

 

[bigbillybass]

i second the motion!
white chin is a great rod, i borrowed it twice and....
forget it i won't tell you my sob stories

 

[Meirowitz]

Good Tog/Cod Rod

Mikenoboat, I'll be going out on the Helen H in about three weeks and will probably take "White Chin" along, assuming Capt. Neil will be kind enough to allow me to try in once again. The Helen H is recommending up to 16-20 ounces of lead and asks you to be prepared for cod in the 40 pound range. I'll post my findings.

 

[Billy40]

I let the epoxy cure for 5-7 days after the last coat. Then the new owner can flex his new custom rod.

Too bad you had to learn that the hard way.