Vignot' Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hi all, What butt cap do you use on bass rods ? I mean the vinyl or rubber ones seem ugly to me, Cork or EVA can be nice but that's not my thing. I'm looking for nice butt caps in the "japanese style", in aluminium with color or graphite insert, but the only one that I can find are from Matagi. Is there any other source ? Thanks, Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hi all,What butt cap do you use on bass rods ? I mean the vinyl or rubber ones seem ugly to me, Cork or EVA can be nice but that's not my thing. I'm looking for nice butt caps in the "japanese style", in aluminium with color or graphite insert, but the only one that I can find are from Matagi. Is there any other source ? Thanks, Pierre Well... I prefer rubberized cork. Its durable, its quiet, the price is right, it doesn't show scratches and scuffs like metal does, it isn't cold to the touch... http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/Otterods/Spinning/PICT0001PSB704.jpg For the Japanese look...I typically create it myself using Matagi components and woven graphite tubing and any other materials I can find that suit the bill. http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/Otterods/Casting/IMG_0251.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theflyingplatypus Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Make your own out of phenolic or some other composite and counter sink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfishinsticks Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I like the rubberized cork too. but have used the aluminum/rubber butt caps too. They are made by Pac Bay. I get mine from Merrick, but I think Mudhole carries them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theflyingplatypus Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Hey matt, could you pm me how you do that carbon insert in the split grip. I would love to know how to do this on my next rod project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vignot' Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks for the inputs. Theflyingplatipus, my english is not perfect and I can't understand how you made your butt caps... Maybe with a picture ? It seems that you guys all make really fine butts with any kind of material but I'm surprised that there is so less sources for custom builders. Cheers from France, Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookUp Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Desa-vu on the rods you two ... Here's another interesting one ... (not my work) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theflyingplatypus Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I will post a picture in the rod gallery soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
