Upgraded Moonraker
Many thanks to Brendan (brenz) and Matt (Mako Magic) at the Tackle Shack in Malaga for their efforts in moving the reel seat of my Moonraker rod.
For those who unfamiliar with the Moonraker rods, they have been designed similar to tournament distance casting rods.
Beautifully balanced and made of high quality carbon blank and lowrider casting guides, they certainly allow the average caster to throw a metal lure a fair distance.
However, the rod’s long but and high reel mount can make lengthy fishing sessions quite tiring on the arms.
During a recent visit to the Tackle Shack, Brendan and Matt suggested they could fix my problem by removing the reel seat, sticking on a new sliding reel seat in a more uncomfortable position and adding new grips.
Given a short schedule to complete their work, the boys were able to turn out a fantastic product in time for me to take it Flatrock last weekend.
To say I was happy with the result would be an understatement. The casting distance was still there. And the lower reel mount made spin and bait fishing a much more comfortable experience.
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brenz
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glad you like it colin . was
glad you like it colin . was a bit of fun to mod lol .
brenz
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Colin Hay
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Yeah, thanks Brendan
You guys did a fantastic job.
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Dreamweaver
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Interesting # 1
Interesting rod #1 - not the convention lower section by the looks of it.
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brenz
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how did the trinidad dc
how did the trinidad dc go
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Carolyn
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Jealous
Colin i was so jealous of your moonraker. Brenz did a fantastic job. Let me know when you want to sell it.LOL
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brenz
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cheers
cheers carolyn
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mako magic
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Glad you liked it Colin, i
Glad you liked it Colin, i liked putting that salmon sticker on it too, am glad it turned out well and it still preformed just the way it should
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Colin Hay
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Thanks Matt
Couldn't be happier mate. Bring on salmon season.
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