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    Default Contraption

    I made this contraption yesterday in order to make my first custom grip. It will go on a 7' 8/9 weight bass popper experimental rod (on a casting blank). The contraption worked great!




    This is the grip. I don't want to hear it about the poor quality cork. It won't bother me on this rod.






    Greg

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    neat - what is the unit on the right side with the chuck mounted in it called

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    Pretty slick, Greg. Thanks for the idea.
    The fish are always right.

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    Let us know how the short 8/9wt works out.
    I've been thinking that's exactly what I need for saltwater kayak fishing.
    I've got my eye on a 7' fiberglass spinning blank made for 6-12# line.
    Batson-SPG842
    I'm not sure if that blank is heavy enough though
    The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
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    Like the contraption. Like the Grip. Nice Job Greg

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    that is a potable drill press on the right with the chuck. home depot about 29.00
    "some go to church and think about fishing, others go fishing and think about God." Tony Blake

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    I like your little contraption. As far as the cork goes what you use is up to you and if you are happy then that is the best cork in the world. I like the grip. Job well done.

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    Mike,
    It is called a "Precision drill guide". It is like a sort of drill press you can mount a high speed drill into. It has a chuck on it and will allow me to modify the contraption as necessary.

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    Dudley,
    The blank is a Batson IP840.

    http://www.batsonenterprises.com/ind...133&Itemid=192

    I did the common cents system and it checked out as a moderate to moderate-fast 8 weight. I'll let you know how it works.

    Greg
    Last edited by Greg F; 09-23-2008 at 04:01 AM. Reason: added link

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    AWESOME!!!

    What can I say except; you guys never cease to amaze, and inspire me.

    Have a great day,
    chris

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