A Custom Rod With A Fishing LEGEND!!

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A Custom Rod With A Fishing LEGEND!! Apex Duffrods
Are handmade rods better than production rods? A documentary on one of the best fishing rod makers and his new range of APEX fishing Rods, Handmade in Australia. What Makes the Perfect Rod? Handmade vs Production
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@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

What did you think Legends?!?!? just spoke to Duffman; the APEX series aren’t up on his webpage. There’s some info on the Duffrods page on Facebook if you’re that way inclined. He has info to send out if you need it, just flick him a message. Tight lines legends.!!!!!!!

@cballz Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was looking at the site and was a bit confused

@robberlin2230 Жыл бұрын

Mate best one yet, loved it

@mjau0374 Жыл бұрын

Had my doubts about this episode when you did the vote a while back, but with the benefit of hindsight - what an incredible learning experience. Always great to see an expert explain things beautifully in simple language

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Such a wealth of information on rods!

@alexmillingtonblazey2892 Жыл бұрын

Great video and love my local Lake Macquarie shout out. I must say Speers Point flats is a stop off for me every time on the boat! I love the classic look and feel of a cork grip, there’s just something nostalgic about holding one in hand 👌

@Mullerman Жыл бұрын

So glad to see a video from you, it's been a while. I live 15 minutes from speers point and I absolutely love it there!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Dude! My pleasure :) speers is a great place for a fish.

@Maddi-B-Jones Жыл бұрын

Excelent video Byron. I can’t imagine how amazing it would have been to gain some of his insight into rod making. What a passion he has. Thanks a million for sharing this with us. My grip of choice is definitely a split grip for finesse fishing. I feel as if having a naked reel seat and grip design helps me relax and try not to treat it like a broomstick haha.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome legend! it was absolutely awesome! glad you enjoyed the video buddy

@Mullerman Жыл бұрын

My favourite grip is the plastic 'control freak' used for the Millerods. Absolutely love it.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Nice dude!

@flickwithmick Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always bro! Good to see you back and good to see the man behind the product

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it brother!

@alexmarti7684 Жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful video mate, videography is on point and the interview is perfect. So cool to have a viewing hole into how these rods are made and the story behind them! EVA foam a winner for me, have both and love the feel of EVA.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Mate you are too kind. Thanks Alex, really like that you enjoy this.

@rileypaine6555 Жыл бұрын

Love this keep it up legend can't waitto see more been missing the vids yeww

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Catch202 Жыл бұрын

Thanks BTH … what a great interview … with a great Australian. Look forward to many more like this.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@davidagius4753 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting doco Byron, enjoyed that, thanks!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@Convertible1System Жыл бұрын

love the philosophy of buy local to support local. also the info on the flexi guides and multi-directional was something i had never heard of but will be looking for in future rods. In relation to the grips the comments regarding slippery hands are correct. I remember back in the day my dads brand new custom made barra rod flying into the water (with a live mullet attached) as it slipped through his BBQ chicken greased hands. Even as a kid i new how much this hurt and even more so when he dived headfirst into croc infested waters to try and find it, but no luck. In relation to my rods it depends on how im fishing, for my smaller baitcasters (when flicking lures) i like a pistol grip style reel seat with a naked (bar blank) and then a cork grip. The extra length and cork grip lets me add pressure for a longer cast when needed without fear of loosing the rod. Also i think this looks cool. I also like this extended grip for my spinning reel jigging rods. However, for my bait roads (big or small) i like a one peace non-slip grip (i find cork does the job well). This is due to the rod being placed in the rod holder while the bait soaks. I think the full length cork helps protect the blank. I haven't tried a Duff rod and to be fair i didnt no they existed until your video. But now i do they and their non-slip grips will be on my radar when i get my next rod.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Andrew, that was a great read. Thanks very much for contributing mate, I liked reading how you like the grips

@wattoak6666 Жыл бұрын

You could just talk to him about rod technology for hours, so interesting. I do like a split eva just for feel and fit. Certainly going to have a look at these rods, always happy to spend that bit extra on Aussie made especially when they intern are helping locals. Great vid.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Well that's pretty much what happened! hahahaha, got in trouble from the wife for being late home. it was a wealth of knowledge

@Redbeardfishes Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always legend. Good to see you back! Used to love cork as a kid but now Eva and carbon just feels so nice!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

I think the quality has gotten better with other materials hey! Thanks for the entry dude :)

@MichaelWilson-lf2fx Жыл бұрын

Love this doco mate. My favourite over the years of fishing is high density EVA. Keep up the good work.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do legend

@oldmate6327 Жыл бұрын

An enjoyable episode, interesting to see the new technology being used.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@ivi076 Жыл бұрын

It’s the cork grip for me! Love it for the comfort, sensitivity and lightness. Love your vids Byron! Keep up the great work!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Right on Thanks IVig!!!!

@paulcook6800 Жыл бұрын

Worth the wait - great insights into what makes a good rod. Love his "support local" approach. Cork grip for me, just something about them. Will definitely look at Duffrods in future 👌

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

It’s something we don’t do a lot of lately. But it’s worth considering imo! Thanks Paul! Appreciate you getting involved again mate

@tonypaine4958 Жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this one I follow Duffrods they look impressive. Byron really good interview. Carbon fibre great to see you back again been missing your reviews

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Tony! Was a great learning experience sitting down with him

@mickcapilli Жыл бұрын

Good morning Byron! I'm watching the clip on the TV and commenting on my phone, haha. Loving how Steve uses all Australian material. Amazing bloke! I'm torn on the handle of a rod. I started with cork, and it's still my comfort zone, I've got probably 5 EVA handled rods that just don't go wrong, and now a couple of carbon fibre ones. I don't like the slippery was of them, but do like the 'touch' of feeling a fish... I'd go for cork as my preference though, it seems old fashioned, but I like the raw feel of it... Thanks mate,have a great day!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Dual screens! How cool. Man thanks for sharing Michael. Always cool to hear different opinions.

@ashleyprance1255 Жыл бұрын

What a cracking episode! Well worth the wait. Really enjoyed how informative that was. For me it's close between Eva and Cork. Yet to experience a carbon fibre handle.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Man I’m really pumped you enjoyed that video buddy! So much knowledge to follow.

@youraverageangler5156 Жыл бұрын

I'm a split grip cork kinda guy. Awesome video!

@grantmurray2126 Жыл бұрын

Always admired these rods and love the locally made products. I’m a cork grip man and have been for many years but the new Carbon Fibre grips look amazing. Great vid as always.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Cheers Grant, appreciate you sharing buddy

@tomhenry7891 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this vid!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Get into it!!!!

@stevesutton2981 Жыл бұрын

Great work mate. Eva is definitely my favourite. He builds an amazing product

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Thanks for getting involved mate

@60watergr Жыл бұрын

Hello Byron! Another great documentary video! Never had a handmade rod but looks tempting for my collection:) i believe Eva is my favourite material and better in wetand slimy conditions.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome legend!

@Med.iced.coffee Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this type of video, and hope that there will be more showcasing locally produced products . EVA then cork are my preferred material.

@chrissenior2919 Жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of EVA grips, I think this is fantastic content and I definitely love the idea of the recoil guides as I always find that loading/unloading the rod locker in my sx170 to be a high risk of damaging rods.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Yeah thats where it happens hey! in and out of a locker

@jacklucy2 Жыл бұрын

Another superb insight into the man the legend and his rods. Being the lucky recipient of a new Broken Bones rod won in the twin rivers comp, I can only have praise for the man and his products. The Apex series carbon / coil guide combo is a definite Leap in technology having both strength and sensitivity for zoning in on those fussy Bream. Thanks for sharing legend!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Dude you are the legend! thanks for read/comment buddy

@ewanhall285 Жыл бұрын

Great video @Byron, love that you’re exploring all sorts of angles. TBH I’m not super fussy about the grip material, as long as the shape fits nice in my hand. Saying that, I do like the look of those Carbon grips - “I’m Duff Man, Oh yeah…”

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Good call Ewan

@damianscholten6451 Жыл бұрын

I have always loved EVA grips but after recently getting my first Carbon fibre Handle rod I have been really enjoying the sensitivity of it but did need to get used to the smoothness of it. As always another great video keep up the great work Byron.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Certainly feels different! Thanks for sharing your ideas legebd

@ryanmackay9718 Жыл бұрын

Those guides sound like a life saver! I always had Eva foam grips on my rods but after feeling a carbon grip I might be interested in experimenting

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@chrisj7929 Жыл бұрын

I've always been a fan of cork grips but those CF grips look really nice! Another great vid, mate 🙌

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks legend! appreciate the support buddy!!!!!

@karlhenricsson4517 Жыл бұрын

Greta video as always! My favorite grip is a split cork grip I like the feel an look of a nice cork.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome Karl! Happy you enjoyed it mate.

@markb9145 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Can’t go wrong with a cork grip.

@rexb3415 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate, some very interesting information. I've only used eva, metal and cork, I like eva grips but atm my new rod has cork grips which I really love.

@darcyadams3792 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Byron grate interview I still can’t go pass a good old fashion cork Handel 👌

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Big fan of cork Darcy, especially the high quality stuff hey

@brendonprice6550 Жыл бұрын

It’s Eva split grips for the win with me.. with a skeleton reel seat I love the minimalist look and feel and having my hands on the blank .. thanks again for another great video

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Nah dude, thank you for supporting and getting involved! cheers legend

@fsabros66 Жыл бұрын

Hey Byron love your videos, I have learnt so much from your videos and you have inspired me to fish at least twice a week for bream in wa and my favourite grip type is the Eva foam please keep uploading.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it buddy, really pumped you're enjoying the videos. I'll throw the winner up in the members area next month

@fsabros66 Жыл бұрын

@@ByronTeaHill thanks but I am not a member so I will not have a change to win.

@stephencyster Жыл бұрын

That's an impressive looking rod. Totally true about having personal touch and character about it, don't think that can be beaten. Was very much looking forward to this video and it didn't disappoint. Grips/handles are so important for rods. I think cork and skeleton are my favourite. But cork isn't seen as much anymore 🎣😎🎣

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Right on dude. thanks very much for getting behind the channel. great to see you here buddy

@adamhughes3241 Жыл бұрын

Great video Mate - I really liked the way you took the time to address the difference between hand made and custom rods. Its a slight, but important distinction. You definitely always have your consumer in mind when you create your content. As for rod grips it generally depends on the rods purpose. Light estuary rods I really like skeletonised EVA while on swimbait rods I prefer a meatier EVA/Cork combination. #1 thing for me in not too much plastic furniture to rub on your hands.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Honestly really easy when you're dealing with a guy who has all the knowledge.

@goldenlure Жыл бұрын

Eva is my favourite and those guides are awesome

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

100% Nick

@duanesfishn Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back mate. Eva seems to suit me but listening to Steve, carbon fibre might be worth considering.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! everyone has been really supportive!

@geoffreykenneth1246 Жыл бұрын

Love a full cork grip , though that carbon grip on the b/c looks great , another great video mate , so keen to see what is in the pipeline 🙌

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoffrey, onward and upward

@jgkayakfishing Жыл бұрын

Awesome insight into Duffrods! EVA grips for me, they just look and feel good.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mattlarkin8923 Жыл бұрын

Great video Byron, very informative! High density EVA grips for me, due to being a little bit rough with the gear on occasions!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Matt, thanks for getting involved buddy

@JaymieJones Жыл бұрын

What an incredible video. So so much knowledge shared and learned 🤯. Have to say EVA handle has been my go to, grips well and seems to last for a long time. Keen to see what these duffrod handles are like they as the carbon fibre looks nice, and who doesn’t like a nice looking rod.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

dude you are too kind buddy! thanks for the nice words buddy

@teamstinkymullet1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always mate. I have to say EVA grips. Iv had corks handles in the past and after good use the grips get a dirty look and I can’t ever seem to keep them clean, so for me it’s the EVA grips for the win 🤙🏼

@chrisacworth2249 Жыл бұрын

Love the review and the info as always mate My desired grip would have to he the high density Eva. I fully understand what Steve said how it gets more grippy as it gets wet etc.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

My pleasure buddy, Duffman was awesome with sharing info

@caska669 Жыл бұрын

Great video Byron! Your video's have taught me so much. I usually go for the split EVA grips, but the carbon fibre grips from Duffrods interest me.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them and the channel can help, really trying to value add Andrew. Thanks for getting involved!

@brentongilligan6672 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video Byron. I’ve always love the feel and durability of a min AA to AAA Portuguese cork grip but carbon grips feel and look cool just have seen a few broken and cracked love the sensitivity but.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Nice Brenton, thanks for contributing

@iiSimpleName Жыл бұрын

My favourite grip is definitely the EVA grip of the samaki zing gen 3, they're easily my favourite rods for bream fishing 🎣👍

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@nathandowling6637 Жыл бұрын

Well that was worth the wait and hats off for Steve’s whole support local and Australian businesses hand made production rods with a reference number for each gives it a custom feel and connection to the hand that built it I’d have to say with my big hands the full feel for a Eva or cork grip is to my liking after a costly slip of a edge rod being slippery at st Clair has me thinking 🤔 it might me time to try again Good work as always and looking forward to the next video mate

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Well there you go, the exact situation that Steve was talking about. Really pumped to see you again after a couple of months legend. Hope you are well buddy

@nathandowling6637 Жыл бұрын

@@ByronTeaHill it was a downfall of that rod but the sensitivity of carbon I’m keen to try again and always keen to see your efforts and it’s good to see you taking some time out also me alway good mate what’s not to like eat sleep fish lol 😂

@johnathonLawrence Жыл бұрын

Really love the look of that carbon fibre handle and skeleton style grip, Keen to see the difference between something like that and the regular EVA grips i run on my off the shelf stuff. The Apex series look mint as and have come to expect that from Mr Duff 👌🏽

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

They do look great don’t they bro! Thanks for the support as always legend.

@hoodlumhunter Жыл бұрын

Definitely like my split foam grips. But I just bought an Infeet EX which will be my first full foam grip. Great video Byron 👍

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Moonman. Which Ex did you purchase?

@elvisthumper1279 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back mate. Interesting vid. I didn’t know that anyone other than GLoomis was using recoils. Personally my grip preference changes depending on what I am using it for. Bream fishing - skeleton grips 100% Bass/Jew/flathead/etc- most of my fishing, I heavily favour cork. For the big stuff (GT,Tuna, whatever- I favour EVA. I actually own a Duffrod I bought second hand off a dude in a McDonald’s car park years ago (turned out to be Dave Welfare, now a guy I actually know). If I was to win- one spin rod for jewfish - 5-6.5” plastics on 3/8 -1/2oz. And a swimbait rod for mid sized stuff (2-4oz). Glad to see you back BTH. Nice vid.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

That is a small world isn't it! Mate its great to be back, a lot of people here loving the cork. Thanks for sharing Elvis

@vincentbleakley Жыл бұрын

Great insight. I fished the GF in 06 when Duffman won the boat. I can't believe he is still running it. I love a nice half/half of Cork and Black EVA for a handle.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Really? thats pretty cool. Yup 100% the boat still ticking along, He's done a great job at keeping it

@bengillespie1978 Жыл бұрын

Great video. It must be so much effort to make each rod by hand, I bet his attention to detail is fanatical! For the record love some Eva in my rod handle, but coming from a cycling background carbon is just damn sexy!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Super sexy! Tbh not for everyone but I really enjoyed playing around with them!

@francescocarabetta7724 Жыл бұрын

Great episode guys. Always loved the daiwa rods until I got my hands on Steve’s rods. Carbon fibre is my fav but as you would know that everyone is different that’s why getting a rod made by Steve is special. Another reason, we should keep small business like this afloat. Keep up the great work guys.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks Francesco, I really agree with you there mate.

@rexdaking619 Жыл бұрын

Gotta admit, I read the title and was really looking forward to watching you make a rod yourself but this was a pleasant surprise! Never heard of Duffrods before, can’t believe I haven’t! Their rods look awesome. Prefer the feel of cork grips but the practicality of EVA is what pushes me that way. I absolutely love the look of the carbon fibre grips though. Just been worried about them slipping out of my hands

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it buddy! and thanks for the support to the channel. Yeah Duffman is really popular within the tournament fishing space!

@Joel-wn2cg Жыл бұрын

Hey Byron. Great episode as always and looking forward to the AFTA episodes. I love the aesthetics of cork but think I prefer to use high density EVA from a practical point. I've never owned a rod with a carbon fibre handle but imagine the sensitivity would be excellent.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Good call! Thanks Joel! pumped youve gotten involved

@rolandmclean6377 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Byron! I've just come into the world of expensive rods, and made the plunge into a couple Millerods. Used to be a cork handle sorta boy but definitely now into split grip EVA, feels so much nicer! Never knew, won't be going back though! The choice was between a Twitchfreak LT and a Crank'n'Bones. Wish I had waited for the new APEX series coming out though! Would love to get my hands on a few of these for bream and bass hunting! Thanks again Byron

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Very cool! There's a lot of great rods out there mate. Rod building is a science and Ian Miller is one of the good ones. hope you enjoy the rod dude, I've got a couple myself

@nadclay09 Жыл бұрын

I actually really liked this vid Byron an Aussie made rod made by a owner that loves his job and you can tell he loves his rod making When it comes to grips I do like the Eva grips but Also like the cork grips only cause it feels old skool How bloody awesome are those guides I’ve never seen them before Also gotta add glad to have you back doing these reviews 🤙🤙👍👍

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Clayton I'm stoked you enjoyed it. was a fair bit of fun to put it together and learn a thing or 10 from the man himself. was awesome to get the chance to get into his workshop. the guides are really cool!

@nadclay09 Жыл бұрын

@@ByronTeaHill not often you get to step into the workshop of such class Love ya work mate👍👍👍

@joshuacorcoran9372 Жыл бұрын

Have mainly always gone a cork handle but have just got a rod with a with a shiny finish carbon fibre handle and the way it looks and feels in the hand is so good i can't help myself and pick it up whenever i am in the shed

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome Joshua, thanks for sharing: giveaway will be announced in the members area in a week!

@joshuacorcoran9372 Жыл бұрын

@@ByronTeaHill you will have a few people on the edge of there seats i know i will haha. love the content mate first started watching when i started rebuilding a bass boat and watched a few videos to check yours out.

@Gaulz12 Жыл бұрын

It's gotta be EVA for me but nothing to big, skeleton grip and just enough EVA to fill the hand. I can't say I've looked at duffrods but the part about Steve buying and supporting local is a good enough reason to give one a try I reckon. Great little in depth video Byron 🤘

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Joshua, glad you enjoyed it buddy

@TEAMCATCHIN Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved my Eva handles but all innovation is good. My carbon fibre handles give a lot more sensitivity and look wicked.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Right on!

@ringboypunk Жыл бұрын

Hey hey. Nice vid. A great insight into rod building intricacies. Those flexi guides look silly but fantastic! Defo a good thing for those of us creek bashing and tripping over trees, vines and boulders all day 😅 As far as grips go.... im not too fussy. The skeleton or hard plastic are usually moulded well to fit hands comfortably, but they can be slippery. Cork is classic and is appealing for its style, but gets mucky and starts falling apart faster than other options. And the eva grips are a good in between of the other two. Plus having the option of colour and pattern is a plus. So i guess i go eva for versatility.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Hey legend, thanks for joining us again legend! Hope you've been well dude

@Bluewater-fever Жыл бұрын

I love the Eva grips but I find I have a connection with the split grips. It just makes the rod look a little longer and less bulky It give it the look like you know it's going to be light when you pick it up. I like especially when I'm fishing with the longer rods, to have a small grip at the bottom to wrap my whole hand around just to get that max casting distance. Plus I love your videos I think you give the best explanations out of any other fishing KZfaqr that's why I became a member.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bluewater! The support is awesome. I really like your thoughts on the grip, I agree some designs can be quite bulky!

@adamreddick8792 Жыл бұрын

I love specially the Shimano skeleton grip feels great and is always nice and cool, but I do also love a good old cork handle

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Right on

@pjmack75 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I’ve always preferred EVA over cork, but I’d love to try a carbon one. Again great expose on a legend of the industry in Australia.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

He was awesome to interview. Learnt a lot off the guy! Thanks for the entry mate, great to see you here again

@charliebeacham7334 Жыл бұрын

These new rods looks great! Haven’t looked at duff much but this video really was cool to see Byron. I love Eva grips it’s just so versatile, grippy and comfortable. But would love to try some carbon fibre.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Right on Charlie

@brettmilner9083 Жыл бұрын

Split grip EVA like the TD battler or steez range easily my favourite, also like the skeleton seat like duffrods broken bones and various millerods

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Yeah he has a great range of rods hey Brett

@christopherbinns7571 Жыл бұрын

Loved this concept! Learned heaps. Might have to have a crack at making my own. I like a Eva grip at the reel with a light short carbon fibre butt section, if they’re too long they make surface fishing from the kayak painful

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

I understand, long rods on kayaks can be tricky, especially if you've got 3 or 4 on the boat! Glad you liked the video dude

@Andz_88 Жыл бұрын

great video from a local rod maker, good insight on the rod guides that are often undervalued. As for the grip material, I prefer EVA split grip, as it feels comfortable on my hands and most of my rods are using this material and I've become used to this material. I have a couple rods that are using carbon-based material like Shimano Zodias, they are excellent. but not many that are selling rods with this kind of material, especially from production-based companies.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear your thoughts Andre! thanks buddy

@Jonesy2905 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate! I don’t typically let the material sway me on a rod too much but my preference is normally EVA purely because it’s what I’m most comfortable with. However it’s hard to resist a bloody sexy cork handle or something different like the carbon fibre used on the duffs! Overall I don’t discriminate when it comes to material types I think it’s more the handle/reel seat feel that gets me over the line. Keep up the good work mate!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cody! I think you’re right, the rods gotta perform for you first. Material comes second.

@simonpaskins1389 Жыл бұрын

Eva has to be my fav tyoe of grip but i also like a good cork grip, great to learn about a Aussie rod maker, and a good learning experience

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@rorygibbo6206 Жыл бұрын

ive only used EVA and cork handles and i defiantly preffer the EVA simply becasue the cork grips ive had have worn out over time and have ruined the rod. in saying that i would be interested in trying a carbon handle at some point to see how they feel.. great to see you back Byron i've been missing ya videos👍

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you here again Rory! Thanks for the comment mate

@scottbaker1169 Жыл бұрын

From a functional point, the EVA grips are my go to but I love the organic feel of a cork grip. Gotta get a new carbon one to test out though, they look awesome

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Ma Mannn!!!! Hope you are well legend

@scrubs4143 Жыл бұрын

great video

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sandytrackxfishing2810 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video mate! I actually went through a few rod brands and I went and bought 2-4kg black widow edge rod and didn't like it!! Wasn't sensitive enough for what I like and I was dropping way to many fish! Ended up getting a Shimano/jackall posion adrena and love it! Rods are definitely a personal thing! Just because they are expensive and other people rate them doesn't mean its the right one for you! Shop around find what works for you and stick with it. I've discovered looking at quite a few brands there are not as many as you think you will like! Reels are easier to buy 😂🎣

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Definitely agree rods are very personal sandytrackx appreciate your comment and thoughts buddy

@elvisthumper1279 Жыл бұрын

@sandytrackx fishing am interested in your thoughts on the Edge you didn’t like. Their reputation is unparalleled, you matched it with your recent 2500 twin power ? I’ve found the Edge is similar to the original Loomis, a 2-4kg is more a USA interpretation, what we would call a 3-6/4-8. Also like your vids mate. Got a mate heading your way to do a collab, looking forward to it.

@onyxcheong9278 Жыл бұрын

great video Byron I'm exited for the giveaway, I'd say my favorite type of handle is cork, I haven't used to many different types of handles, would love to try out those Duff handles, fingers crossed

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Fingers Crossed legend! thanks for commenting and supporting the channel buddy

@leighmirams5065 Жыл бұрын

Normally EVA & split butt but the whole having your hand full sounds good also the carbon fibre looks schmick as 👌

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome Leigh! Winner in the members area in a week. Tight lines mate

@trickiedicki Жыл бұрын

Love ya work! Cork for me but I’ll take anything. 😆

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dick. Winner in the members area in a week

@MikroZoo Жыл бұрын

Having only owned cork and EVA, I prefer the cork, however I'd love to own a carbon handled rod. Great video BTW.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mikro, thanks for the entry, winner will be announced in the members area

@bwip2033 Жыл бұрын

Wow 16 years - can tell there’s a lot of sentiment with that boat. So awesome Edit: for the giveaway, lately been enjoying plastic on the infeet but prob EVA - feels nostalgic.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

100%

@wilsonswateryworld4482 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love cork grips!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@simonmcguire5294 Жыл бұрын

G’day BH, im a fan of a skeleton grip. Go well mate.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

you too mate

@joshuacrabtree4354 Жыл бұрын

Good viewing as usual Byron 👌🏼 My preferred grip material as a whole would be EVA, but I don't mind the odd cork noodle-stick for light tackle. Like Duff, I reckon carbon handles look awesome. I wonder if slimline TPE will ever become a thing?

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

SlimeLine love it. haha. Cheers legend, thanks for getting involved mate

@joshuacrabtree4354 Жыл бұрын

@@ByronTeaHill yeah like the Winn grips, but a TPE so it's super grippy and durable. Would be cool on light rods.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

@@joshuacrabtree4354 100%

@brockwinter8338 Жыл бұрын

Cork because of how light it is and how we’ll your grip is when wet but monocoque butts r very nice with a better feel which replaces the cork grip in lightness for me and looks heaps better but is harder to grip when wet👌

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Cheers Brock! thanks for the contribution and for sharing your thoughts buddy. winner will be announced in the members area

@rickykovac Жыл бұрын

Cork personally for looks, sensitivity & lightness!

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Nice Ricky! Thanks for entering legend.

@xvtch1397 Жыл бұрын

Always thought cork grips looked gun but I've found myself reaching for the Eva grips alot more often. They're easier to match a reel with too

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Cheers legend, thanks for supporting the channel

@ta-w5538 Жыл бұрын

Good video with great information. I like Eva but prefer a bare rod as i think you can feel more in touch with the lure.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

agree legend! thanks for the comment mate, really appreciate the support.

@ta-w5538 Жыл бұрын

@@ByronTeaHill I've been hanging out for this video, I love the hearing about the ins and outs of rods and reels.

@JonZap Жыл бұрын

I found your channel a short while back after looking for soft plastic reviews, namely Daiwa Bait Junkie reviews, I gave them a go and I really like the quality in comparison to Zman and Savage Gear ones I had been using. The Daiwa seem to last much longer as they feel stronger, slightly stiffer, more elastic than the Savage Gear soft plastics that feel brittle and the Zman which I feel that have more delicate tails that get their tails eaten off after the first or second hit. Safe to say I've only bought Daiwa since, in fact I bought a few packs today. I'm keen to try a carbon handle, in the mean time it's EVA for me.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

JonZap that's pretty cool to hear man, really pumped you've found some value in the videos on the channel! thanks very much for the contribution. Remember giveaways will be announced in the members area and taken from the members names. tight lines legend, I hope to see you again on the channel soon

@randomwally Жыл бұрын

Generally prefer Eva grip but that carbon fibre looks pretty mint.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Nice randomwally! Great to see you back legend

@cballz Жыл бұрын

I liked the preview in the members and loved the full vid. What I'd that flexible guide called? I bust and bend mine climbing places ALL THE TIME!! I think my favourite butt design is carbon fiber, but the kind that has a ball on the very end... I have something to grab to prevent throwing my rod into orbit

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Awww yeahhhh!!! The guides called a recoil guide buddy. Titanium and flexible.

@tomhenry7891 Жыл бұрын

I like to use a cork handles on my lure set ups but plastic on the big ones

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

nice Tom

@alanbooth8588 Жыл бұрын

Always like cork grips I’m a bit old school but Eva grips have a place aswell

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, appreciate you getting involved. Remember you need to be a member to win! tight lines legend

@orricmclsanky Жыл бұрын

Great vid, tax return coming up so that's dangerous. Have really only used Eva grips apart from the rare occasion my dad let me use his 40 year old eagleclaw fibreglass travel rod, the cork sure felt good but impossible to compare grips due overall rod design. Carbon sure looks sweet.

@ByronTeaHill Жыл бұрын

Tax return time! hahaha thats dangerous. Thanks legend.