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Old 09-28-2008, 03:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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First Build -Gusa Dragon

Appreciate all that provided input on my first build. Fished it a few times since it was completed and I am pleased with its performance. No big Tuna yet, but it handled 20lb blackfins, 30 lb + cudas and a 50-60lb shark with no problem.


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Old 09-28-2008, 06:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Man, that is a great first build!!! Keep up the great work. You will find it hard to buy an off the shelf rod from now on out.
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Old 09-28-2008, 07:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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It is beatuful rod,good job.I have GUSA factory Dragon,you watch the tip,I pull 55 pound YFT always sitting.I saw Scotts GUSA,he build,it was awesome
When I grove up I will learn how to rap one!!!!!!!!!
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nice rod..
that is a good blank
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Old 10-01-2008, 09:52 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I had a blast building the rod and it turned out well for my first attempt. Lots of problem areas that I can see, somewhat of a perfectionist. The biggest problem was getting the wraps to be square with the blank.

The Green wraps in the pictures don't do it justice, the best pic for color is the one showing the last eye and tip top.

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