BarBar SS 60-100/Getting ready for Venice

gimmedeal

Recently had BarBar Custom build this rod for me. It's a 60-100 Super Seeker with Aftco WO Bigfoot rollers and detachable aluminum straight butt. Seemed like a heck of a bargain at $349. I'm coupling it up with a 50 Avet SDS that I've changed out the high gearing to 4:1. It'll get line back fast. It's spooled up with 130 JB and 80 fluoro on top. This'll be my chunking set up in Venice in a couple of weeks.
However, I've never fished the rod and I thought I'd try a couple lifts with it. The gospel according to MrBill as it were, and it makes good sense. The first good fish isn't the place to check a new rod out. Threw some tackle in a bag and 30lbs was too easy. Here's a photo of the bag at 44.5 lbs.
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thenewkid · 12-22-2007, 02:08 PM

nice rod, man u guys are making me itchy to order some stuff.

SkeeterRonnie · 12-22-2007, 07:41 PM

BarBar makes a good rod!

fathom · 12-23-2007, 11:21 AM

I fished with Ron (bar bar tackle) on the TEXAS TUNA TRIP in nov. (see report la pesca 80hr. ) he brought several new rods to try. After seeing his product I can tell you they are a bargain for such high quality and customizing! He had a acid wrap jigging rod that was awesome, along with an exellent popping rod that put the wood to a 96lb. yellow fin. besides his workmanship , a hell of a nice guy that loves to talk rods and fishing.

gimmedeal · 12-23-2007, 02:06 PM

He's also building me an acid wrap Super Seeker jigging rod, 6' in length, on a 30-80 SS blank. It'll have an ALPS triangular reel seat and wrapped to match this roller rod. I'm hoping to get it before a trip Jan 18-20.

Fred

gman · 12-23-2007, 02:21 PM

Gimmedeal,

That is one fine lookig rod, the detail is great along with the right bend for the fish you are after. Good luck hope it raises some fish for you. Its great going somewhere and using your own gear on a charter. You feel much better knowing what your fishing with and more appreciative after you have a slob on the deck

Congrats and Merry Christmas to you all

gman · 12-23-2007, 02:22 PM

Fred what kind of belt are yoy wearing, I hope your bringing a big plate with you

gimmedeal · 12-23-2007, 03:38 PM

Gman,
I'll wear a small Smitty's day plate all the time and intend to fight fish on it until I'm convinced a harness is in order. I've been doing some working out in order to get this 57 year old body in shape to manhandle tuna and I'm readier than I've been in recent years. That said, I'll have a Smitty Spider harness and large long range plate nearby for the grande fish. I've got 2 trips scheduled in January and it's me or the tuna.

Fred

gman · 12-23-2007, 03:44 PM

Yeah teh day belt isnt bad, its the angle of the image looks like its going right into your balz excuse the phrase

gimmedeal · 12-23-2007, 06:21 PM

I've been known to put the rod butt below the boys to fight a fish. Think others have done too it and that's why gimbal plates exist.
Have a Merry Christmas Gman. Come down and fish with us next year.

Fred

12-22-2007, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
thenewkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ct Posts: 219	nice rod, man u guys are making me itchy to order some stuff. __________________ ~Tony~ You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. A man's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another drink.

12-22-2007, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,176	BarBar makes a good rod! __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff) www.dynamitecustomlures.com (prostaff)

12-23-2007, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
fathom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cedar creek Tx Posts: 219	I fished with Ron (bar bar tackle) on the TEXAS TUNA TRIP in nov. (see report la pesca 80hr. ) he brought several new rods to try. After seeing his product I can tell you they are a bargain for such high quality and customizing! He had a acid wrap jigging rod that was awesome, along with an exellent popping rod that put the wood to a 96lb. yellow fin. besides his workmanship , a hell of a nice guy that loves to talk rods and fishing. Last edited by fathom : 12-23-2007 at 03:38 PM.

12-23-2007, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
gimmedeal Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 180	He's also building me an acid wrap Super Seeker jigging rod, 6' in length, on a 30-80 SS blank. It'll have an ALPS triangular reel seat and wrapped to match this roller rod. I'm hoping to get it before a trip Jan 18-20. Fred __________________ Tuna fishermen "STAND UP AND FIGHT"

12-23-2007, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
gimmedeal Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 180	Gman, I'll wear a small Smitty's day plate all the time and intend to fight fish on it until I'm convinced a harness is in order. I've been doing some working out in order to get this 57 year old body in shape to manhandle tuna and I'm readier than I've been in recent years. That said, I'll have a Smitty Spider harness and large long range plate nearby for the grande fish. I've got 2 trips scheduled in January and it's me or the tuna. Fred __________________ Tuna fishermen "STAND UP AND FIGHT"

12-23-2007, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 956	Gimmedeal, That is one fine lookig rod, the detail is great along with the right bend for the fish you are after. Good luck hope it raises some fish for you. Its great going somewhere and using your own gear on a charter. You feel much better knowing what your fishing with and more appreciative after you have a slob on the deck Congrats and Merry Christmas to you all

12-23-2007, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 956	Fred what kind of belt are yoy wearing, I hope your bringing a big plate with you

12-23-2007, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
gman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 956	Yeah teh day belt isnt bad, its the angle of the image looks like its going right into your balz excuse the phrase

12-23-2007, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
gimmedeal Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 180	I've been known to put the rod butt below the boys to fight a fish. Think others have done too it and that's why gimbal plates exist. Have a Merry Christmas Gman. Come down and fish with us next year. Fred __________________ Tuna fishermen "STAND UP AND FIGHT"

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