Jigging Rod Gimbals

Rottweiler22 · 09-05-2008, 11:29 AM

I just got a Tuna Max 5’2” blank that I am about to build.

The smallest aluminum gimbal I found was a American tackle had an inside diameter of .75” The blank has a .68” O.diameter. I normally use aftco gimbals and like them how do American tackle compare?

Because I want to build this rod as light as possible I was thinking aluminum might not be the way to go. Fuji has the graphite gimbals but the smallest is a .86” inside dia.
I would have to build up the dia. of the blank with fiberglass tape and epoxy allot more .68 to .86 vs. .68 to .75

Would the graphite gimbal plus the build up and extra epoxy end up weighting more then the aluminum gimbal?
How much difference in weight is there between the aluminum vs. graphite gimbals?

Thank you in advance.

kidflex · 09-05-2008, 03:26 PM

ask this on the rod building area, im sure youll get some good info

spineyman · 09-05-2008, 03:40 PM

Maybe Paul708 will chime in on that one, he makes a lot of customs. If he doesn't shortly then pm him and ask him.

txseadog · 09-05-2008, 05:38 PM

I've used a lot of Amtak components and their gimbals are comparable to Aftco but the finish seems a tad softer.

Definitely stick with the aluminum gimbal, there will not be much if any different in weight and they are more durable.

Rottweiler22 · 09-05-2008, 06:01 PM

Whoops, I thought I did post in the rod building. I think TXseadog cleared it up for me though. I am going with the aluminum gimbal, thanks.

ksong · 09-05-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidflex

ask this on the rod building area, im sure youll get some good info

I found rod builders and fishermen don't agree in many things.

paul708 · 09-05-2008, 09:32 PM

alum is a good choice
the hots do use fuji gimbals

09-05-2008, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rottweiler22 Junior member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25	Jigging Rod Gimbals I just got a Tuna Max 5’2” blank that I am about to build. The smallest aluminum gimbal I found was a American tackle had an inside diameter of .75” The blank has a .68” O.diameter. I normally use aftco gimbals and like them how do American tackle compare? Because I want to build this rod as light as possible I was thinking aluminum might not be the way to go. Fuji has the graphite gimbals but the smallest is a .86” inside dia. I would have to build up the dia. of the blank with fiberglass tape and epoxy allot more .68 to .86 vs. .68 to .75 Would the graphite gimbal plus the build up and extra epoxy end up weighting more then the aluminum gimbal? How much difference in weight is there between the aluminum vs. graphite gimbals? Thank you in advance.

09-05-2008, 09:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
paul708 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 411	alum is a good choice the hots do use fuji gimbals __________________ northeast coast OTI sales specialize in custom OTI Jigging and popping rods and fine OTI jigging products Jigging Master custom rods jprrods.com

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09-05-2008, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
kidflex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 150	ask this on the rod building area, im sure youll get some good info

09-05-2008, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
spineyman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fishing out of Destin Posts: 126	Maybe Paul708 will chime in on that one, he makes a lot of customs. If he doesn't shortly then pm him and ask him.

09-05-2008, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
txseadog Super Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: tx Posts: 327	I've used a lot of Amtak components and their gimbals are comparable to Aftco but the finish seems a tad softer. Definitely stick with the aluminum gimbal, there will not be much if any different in weight and they are more durable.

09-05-2008, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rottweiler22 Junior member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25	Whoops, I thought I did post in the rod building. I think TXseadog cleared it up for me though. I am going with the aluminum gimbal, thanks.

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