Custom barbel rod options
On this page you can browse the rod elements , you need to pick and note the price for the following
1) a blank that suits your needs (price includes build fee)
2) a set of guides ( we can advise you on guide sizes )
3) how you want the guides wrapped to the blank , simple or complex thread pattern
4) a reel seat you like
5) custom barbel rod handle parts ( the main reason that people come to resilure for)
6) optional extras
HARRISON TORRIX CUSTOM BARBEL ROD BLANKS
Torrix specialist is a more modern feeling blank compared to the chimera , not a huge difference , but has a slightly faster tip action compared to the chimera and a lighter feel and performs the intended task very well . Harrisons newest model blank
1k Carbon weave butt section , unidirectional carbon tip section
HARRISON CHIMERA CUSTOM BARBEL ROD BLANKS
Chimera compared to the torrix is slightly more through action , a bit heavier but able to handle a slightly wider range of lead per model , very rugged
3k carbon weave butt , 50% 3k weave tip section
OTHER BLANKS OF INTEREST
The number of Guides for your custom barbel rod can vary from 7-8 ( heavy rods ) upto around 11 ( lightweight Avon style rods)
The butt guide size can vary from size 30 ( heavy flood rod ) to size 20 (on light Avon style rod )
a typical guide set for a 1.75lb 12ft rod is 25d/20d//16s/12s/10s/8s/8s/8s+8tip
Don't worry to much at this stage as we advise what is best suited for your blank and fishing style , this is to give you an idea of cost differences
You can also pick from all double foot guides or a mixture of double foot ( for first 2 butt guides ) and single foot running guides , both have their advantages and cost differences ( double foot require more time guide wrapping but are stronger . They also add a bit more weight . Single foot guides require less time to wrap and are lighter
CUSTOM BARBEL ROD GUIDE WRAPS
Available Any colours you wish
If you have chosen all double foot guides you need to pick the all double foot wraps price as they take longer to do
REEL SEATS
THE CUSTOM BARBEL ROD HANDLE PARTS
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
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GLOW TIPS
A mix of glow pigments that charge with sunlight or uv light, will glow into dusk hours ( shown here fully charged and half charged after a few hours)
£10 per tip
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PAINTED TIPS
Painted and sealed blank tips in white or cream, usually 6’ or 12” long to first or second guide ( shown here with optional glow tips)
£8 per rod
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TEXT ON BLANK
Decals made and set in epoxy , let us know what you want written
can be directly on blank £12
or over matching whipping
1 colour wrap £6 + £12 decal
1 colour decorative wrap £10 + £12 decal