I Built a CUSTOM Swimbait Rod to Catch THIS Monster!

New October 23, 2026 1 views

From the wrapping bench to the water, watch this custom 8’6″ swimbait rod come to life and immediately get put to the ultimate test. Follow along for the full DIY build process—featuring custom cork grips, spiral-wrapped guides, and epoxy finishing—before taking the finished rod out on the kayak to land a monster striped bass.

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📍 LOCATION:
Willow Beach, Colorado River, Nevada/Arizona Border

🎣 Gear & Kayak Setup Used in This Video:

REEL:
Shimano Tranx 301 B
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KAYAK GEAR:
Kayak Anchor
Anchor: https://amzn.to/4dzxMIv
Anchor Reel
Reel: https://amzn.to/4e72ngK
Garmin Striker 4 Fish Finder
Striker: https://amzn.to/4uwC1KV
Scotty Transducer Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/4vz4ikj
Scotty Fish Finder Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/4uCI0xW
Pelican ExoCrate Kayak Fishing Bag
Bag: https://amzn.to/4wV34kH
Daiwa Prorex Rod Case
Case: https://amzn.to/4tYsoU0
Stohlquist Fisherman Lifejacket (PFD)
PFD: https://amzn.to/3PG3lY3
Kayak Track Phone Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/49rOB5P
Kayak Track Cup Holders
Cup Holders: https://amzn.to/4uDIILj
Kayak Track T Bolt Replacements
T bolts: https://amzn.to/4nWkF7V
Fishing Crocs:
Clogs: https://amzn.to/4u6NNut
Fishing Hoodie w/ Face Cover
Sun Cover: https://amzn.to/4uIZoRK

LINE:
Seaguar Smackdown , Stealth Gray Braided Fishing Line (50lb)
Line: https://amzn.to/3SegPeZ
Seaguar Fluoro Premier (25lb)
Line: https://amzn.to/3SqOGRT
VARIVAS Avani Casting PE Shore Master Max Power x8
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VARIVAS Avani Sea Bass Max Power PE x8
Line: https://amzn.to/49YHPVb
Seaguar Gold Label Fluorocarbon Leader:
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OTHER TACKLE
6th Sense Trace 3.75
Lure: https://amzn.to/4emF82x
Light Mosquito Hooks by Owner (Dropshot Hooks)
Hook: https://amzn.to/4uCuI4g
Berkley Gulp! Minnow Fishing Soft Bait
Lure: https://amzn.to/4dPLHsG
Booms Fishing H01 Small Fishing Pliers
Pliers: https://amzn.to/436Ng13

CAMERA GEAR
DJI MIC 3
Mic: https://amzn.to/43XoD6L
GoPro Hero 13 Black Bundle
GoPro: https://amzn.to/40ohMBZ
GoPro Chest Mount Chesty
Mount: https://amzn.to/4kUT0l8
Camera Arm Mount
Mount: https://amzn.to/4dAA2iF

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