Matagi newest XUL swamp blank 6'8" 13 grams 2022

[Cimalmotto]

For butt/fore/rear grips what are you using? The sea guide reel seats sure look nice. I used the ul fuji sk split grip that I think weighed 13 grams and no connecting tube.

[dannypeoples]

I have a couple of options to consider for the grip. I could go without fore and rear grip using the SK2 reel seat. Only using Fuji WCS winding checking which I ordered in 7 mm. Will fill the gap between the winding check and blank using thread and finishing epoxy. I also have the option to use 2” Matagi inset, but I’m not sure right now if I will go that route with the SK2 reel seat.

If I use the Sea Guide reel seat I will make a fire and rear grip using cork rings. Will shape using the power wrapper and sandpaper. Will shape it more like a winding check than a fore and rear grip. So it’s going to be thin.

For the butt I have order Matagi butt caps. Will make the rear grip either out of cork or EVA. Also, might add some weight to it for balancing.




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[dannypeoples]

How do you balance your builds? Mine typically turn out a little tip heavy (not by much though). I was checking the balance with my Presso Air AGS 5’10” XLU with the 21 Presso and it tilts more toward the butt. That works out well because I cast and retrieve the jig with the tip pointing up.


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[Cimalmotto]

What do you think of blanks?

[dannypeoples]

What do you think of blanks?

Very thin!

TWA 662 XUL


HM blank



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[Cimalmotto]

Lightest blanks made. Will be nice to see finished product.

[dannypeoples]

Lightest blanks made. Will be nice to see finished product.

I will certainly post once done. Fishing has been terrible of late. The trout streams get stocked in Mar. So, I should have both ready sometime this month. Might not be able to get them to be as light as your builds, but aiming for under 50 grams.


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[Cimalmotto]

The twa 662 solid tip seems a little whippy to me, is the HM tubular tip a stiffer rod?

[dannypeoples]

The twa 662 solid tip seems a little whippy to me, is the HM tubular tip a stiffer rod?

Yes, the solid tip one is a little whippy. Also, seen the same on several YouTube videos. Though the recovery is fast. Haven’t check the tubular tip blank. Will update once I do so. No YouTube videos on this blank.


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