The rod that i intend to build is a 2 piece jigging rod. The 2 piece as in handle 1 piece and the rod blank 1 piece. In such, the rod handle and reel seat will not bend due to the parabolic action of the rod. It's a PE3max rod. Very thin blank and thick wall, thus it can bend kaw kaw. I have yet to test the rod curve but i have tested it lightly. It's also a fast taper rod.
Bought the blank together with bro KLMT last saturday at Sykt Kepong. It's not an expensive blank but since it's thick walled, i dont mind purchasing it. :)
I have completed the handle setup, have not done the guides as i have not purchased any guides yet.
These are the pics.
http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/8243/dsc06102re1.jpg
This is the handle setup. A curvy top EVA foam handle, reel seat, slanting middle palm rest and curvy bottom EVA for comfortable 'ketiak' fitting + gimbal for biggies :)
http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/9263/dsc06103uh9.jpg
H18ECS Fuji reel seat
http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/3702/dsc06104kk9.jpg
ALPs gimbal
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/4316/dsc06105nw6.jpg
Heavy wrapping on the handle piece. Smooth graphite and spiral for stronger handle piece. Also completed the short wrapping.
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6476/dsc06106de2.jpg
The rod blank, fast taper and it's spiral upwards. It's not smooth and you can feel the small little bumps. I intend to maintain the rough surface. Not going to paint or wrap it.