Perchguy Custom Rods and discount tackle

Static deflection is the process of suspending a weight from the tip of a rod to flex a 90 degree bend in the blank. This tells me 3  important pieces of information about the blank.

First the power of the blank measured by how many ounces of weight it takes to bring it o 90 degrees. Heavier weights are needed to accomplish this as the blank goes from ultra-light, to light, to medium light, to medium power.

Second I can determine the action of the blank by how far the 90 degree bend occurs from the tip.  The closer to the tip the faster the action.

Finally I determine the number of guides to use and their spacing by using straight lines between the guides wile it is under load to make sure they are not contacting the blank and that he angle they approach and depart the guides are as shallow as possible.

I don't know of any rod manufacturers that make all their own components, so big and small we all have to source most if not all our components. For most manufacturers their products will have to sit on a rack beside a myriad of others at Walmart or a sporting good store and try to get attention. Which usually means they have to compete at a certain price level.  Since their labor costs are fixed the price is dramatically effected by what they spend on components. I choose only the best based on what they will be used for.

 No one has invented a machine to glue on grips and seats, or wind on guides, it's all hand work. To keep their assembly costs down they use pre fitted one size fits all grips and seats filled with fast drying epoxy to fill the gaps. The problem with fast drying epoxy on components and guide thread is that it has no elasticity. They are gluing a flexible grip and seat to a bendable rod blank with fast dry epoxy that hardens like a rock as it dries. If this doesn't crack with use, it certainly  deadens the sensitivity of the rod.

Hand fitting these components takes time but insures tight tolerances, minimizes bonding issues. Excess epoxy used because of poorly fitted components adds weight and deadens sensitivity in your rod. The grip and seat epoxy I use takes 10 hours to set and 48 hours to dry, leaving it extremely flexible.

The epoxy I use on the guide wraps has to rotate on a drying rotisserie for 12 hours to set for each of the 3 coats applied. Then stand for 48 hours to cure, ensuring  it won't crack or peel for a lifetime.

It usually takes from 2 to 4 hours labor to fit and assemble a rod.

20 years ago I bought a $485.00  Shimano Stella reel that I assumed would last a lifetime. I meticulously cleaned and lubed it every winter according to manufacturers specifications. 4 years ago I sent it to a Shimano service center for some repair, and was informed the parts had been discontinued for some time and were no longer available. So much for a lifetime investment. 

I fish 4 to 7 days a week spring, summer, and fall. For years I used mid price range American and Japanese spinning reels ($100 to $200.00).

I tried a bunch of the Chinese imports and either gave them away or threw them in the trash, until I finally found a good one.

I was so impressed I contacted the manufacturer in Beijing and found that if I imported a large enough quantity I could get a really decent price on them. I have been using and selling them for a while now, and have been very happy with their performance.

I sell the 2000  series for $40.00

500 & 1000 series for $30.00