Great information thank you for sharing John. Never installed one of those a big help. I can see where there could be problems. If you wouldn’t have done this video. Thanks
@@DavidHorvath-nf3vf - thank you Dave, and yes, that is the intent. Hopefully the video will help others in the future when with this handle. Always appreciate up your input. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@ so what I see John that rod being so long and that handle system being so light, the rod ends up being tip heavy and I may have to add a little weight in the butt cap too equal out. Just ordered a new real for it so I’m gonna wait to add the weight until after I put the reel on
@@theduck9939to balance a build i used the tsuka 2 on i bought some metal washers at ace hardware that are close to the inner diameter of the butt, and put a long nylon washer with an outer diameter the same inner diameter as the metal washers, then placed the setup on the long protrusion sticking out of the butt cap. Perfectly counter balanced the rod. I suggest balancing with whatever reel you plan to use on the setup for ideal results
John, by putting the butt on first it makes it impossible to balance the rod in the final assembly. The handles are so light it sometimes makes the rod front heavy. Thoughts?
I really like the Tsuka II. ! John can you share the the winding check you used? I have always put thread and then an epoxy ramp. Thanks for sharing, always great content!
@@tomroper9867 - the winding check I used is in the video. Meaning I showed exactly where it is on a website, the options you have, and why I chose the one I did. Did you not see that part Tom?
@@craigcampbell2687 - it’s really not that time consuming Craig, and if rod weight is something you consider in your builds, this is definitely a great option. Thank you for watching and commenting as always.
Tsuka 2 is pretty nice. Very ergonomic handle
@@operatorspectre7428 - indeed it is and thank a for watching and commenting. Happy New Year as well.
@@reelbluecustomrods Happy new year!
I think this would be a great option for my bigger crainkbait rods...wish they made a shorter version for other applications....great video!
@@ericraleigh7363 - thank you Eric and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Great information thank you for sharing John. Never installed one of those a big help. I can see where there could be problems. If you wouldn’t have done this video. Thanks
@@DavidHorvath-nf3vf - thank you Dave, and yes, that is the intent. Hopefully the video will help others in the future when with this handle. Always appreciate up your input. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Good stuff John. I installed one on a recent build 10 foot 6 in rain shadow blank. Like the handle don't think it was good choice for the build.
@@theduck9939 - thank you 🦆 but why not? Just curious.
@ so what I see John that rod being so long and that handle system being so light, the rod ends up being tip heavy and I may have to add a little weight in the butt cap too equal out. Just ordered a new real for it so I’m gonna wait to add the weight until after I put the reel on
@@theduck9939to balance a build i used the tsuka 2 on i bought some metal washers at ace hardware that are close to the inner diameter of the butt, and put a long nylon washer with an outer diameter the same inner diameter as the metal washers, then placed the setup on the long protrusion sticking out of the butt cap. Perfectly counter balanced the rod. I suggest balancing with whatever reel you plan to use on the setup for ideal results
@ - will definitely let you know it turns out 🦆…Happy new Year.
John, by putting the butt on first it makes it impossible to balance the rod in the final assembly. The handles are so light it sometimes makes the rod front heavy. Thoughts?
I really like the Tsuka II. ! John can you share the the winding check you used? I have always put thread and then an epoxy ramp. Thanks for sharing, always great content!
@@tomroper9867 - the winding check I used is in the video. Meaning I showed exactly where it is on a website, the options you have, and why I chose the one I did. Did you not see that part Tom?
@@reelbluecustomrods I had skipped over it...thanks John!!
@ - very welcome Tom and have a great weekend.
Lots and lots of paste and lots of time fitting and arbors. Is pricey but what is the advantage?
@@craigcampbell2687 - really not that much paste Craig, and it want just enough to make sure the arbors don’t fail.
Makes it hard to watch when all I hear is uuhhh uuuuh uuuuhm uuhhh uuum
@@JerseyFishing20 - sorry to hear that, but thank you for watching and commenting.
A like on the video and your delivery and technical knowledge. Don't think I'm a fan of the product. Very time consuming for what benifit I'm not sure
@@craigcampbell2687 - it’s really not that time consuming Craig, and if rod weight is something you consider in your builds, this is definitely a great option. Thank you for watching and commenting as always.