rglabach

Near Ithaca NY. 

I have both one piece and two piece rods - IM6 and better. PM me with details about lure weight, fast or moderate action, and line weight and I can share what I have.

Thanks,

Rick

Happy spring! The warm water season is approaching. If you are considering a new rod, I have multiple fishing rods that I have hand made for sale - you are welcome to compare them with any rods you have at Taughannock Park on the west side of Cayuga Lake.

Most are spinning rods designed to fish 1/16 oz to 1/2 oz lures. Most are 6 feet long or longer. They have lightweight rod handles and lightweight guides to make them exceptionally sensitive. I've used Loomis, St. Croix, Lamiglas, Batson/ Rainshadow or North Fork Composite blanks on most rods. You'll feel the difference when you handle them.

Some of the rods are listed below - Please also see pictures that follow:

Mud Hole MHX 6’10” Drop Shot rod
Ergonomic cork handle
Extra-fast action
Lure weight 1/8 – 3/8 oz.
4 – 8 lb. test line
$60

Baitcasting rods – 6’ to 7’ in length
Trigger reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action
$60 for each rod, your choice of three rods

Rainshadow ISB802.75 6’8” Spinning Rod
Foam core carbon fiber grip
Extra-fast action – shakey head, spinnerbaits, light jigs, Senkos, topwater plugs
Lure weight 3/16 – 5/8 oz.
6 – 15 lb. test line
$80

Rainshadow HS932 7’9” Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Extra-fast action – cast light lures to large fish
Lure weight ½ - 2 ½ oz
6 – 15 lb. test line
$110

Rainshadow XMB 783 6’8” Mag Bass Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action – cast light lures to large fish
Lure weight ¼ - ¾ oz
10 – 17 lb. test line
$80

Rainshadow ISB822.5 6’8” Mag Bass Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action
Lure weight 1/8 - ¾ oz
6 – 14 lb. test line
$90

North Fork Composites 5100-1 5’10” Magnum Light Spinning Rod
foam core carbon fiber grip
Extra-fast action – cast light lures to large fish
Lure weight 1/8 - ¾ oz
4 – 8 lb. test line
$90

North Fork Composites 7’ Light Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action
Lure weight 1/32 -5/16 oz
2– 8 lb. test line
$90

Pictures below - apologies for the occasional upside-down pictures, but you get the idea! Have multiple other hand made rods if you are looking for something specific. Please ask.

Thanks,

Rick

Roderick takes good photographs!

It's a little windy on the lake but it should be manageable 

Bump - I also have multiple bait casting rods - clearing out space in the basement!

On 2/28/2023 at 11:33 AM, Cody191 said:

You are most likely referring to lithium ion batteries...
 

I also dropped 150 pounds out of my boat. It handles much better.

Who was the person dropped out of the boat?  

I live near Trumansburg NY, roughly 15 miles from Ithaca. Thanks for your interest!

Rick

I have multiple fishing rods that I have hand made for sale - some of these are listed below - Please see pictures
You are welcome to try them out on Cayuga Lake

Mud Hole MHX 6’10” Drop Shot rod
Ergonomic cork handle
Extra-fast action
Lure weight 1/8 – 3/8 oz.
4 – 8 lb. test line
$60

Baitcasting rods – 6’ to 7’ in length
Trigger reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action
$60 for each rod, your choice of three rods

Rainshadow ISB802.75 6’8” Spinning Rod
Foam core carbon fiber grip
Extra-fast action – shakey head, spinnerbaits, light jigs, Senkos, topwater plugs
Lure weight 3/16 – 5/8 oz.
6 – 15 lb. test line
$80

Rainshadow HS932 7’9” Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Extra-fast action – cast light lures to large fish
Lure weight ½ - 2 ½ oz
6 – 15 lb. test line
$110

Rainshadow XMB 783 6’8” Mag Bass Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action – cast light lures to large fish
Lure weight ¼ - ¾ oz
10 – 17 lb. test line
$80

Rainshadow ISB822.5 6’8” Mag Bass Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action
Lure weight 1/8 - ¾ oz
6 – 14 lb. test line
$90

North Fork Composites 5100-1 5’10” Magnum Light Spinning Rod
foam core carbon fiber grip
Extra-fast action – cast light lures to large fish
Lure weight 1/8 - ¾ oz
4 – 8 lb. test line
$90

North Fork Composites 7’ Light Spinning Rod
Ergonomic reel seat, split grip handle
Fast action
Lure weight 1/32 -5/16 oz
2– 8 lb. test line
$90

Pictures below - apologies for the occasional upside-down pictures, but you get the idea! Have multiple other hand made rods if you are looking for something specific. Please ask.

Thanks,

Rick

When I lived in Maryland I made fishing rods using quality rod blanks made by St Croix, Lamiglas, North Fork (Gary Loomis) and others. I recently did an inventory and realized I will never use many of them again. I want to sell them.

The rods are pictured in this post. Most are geared towards smallmouth bass, panfish and musky fishing. Most are spinning rods, with a few baitcasting rods thrown in. They range in price from $30 to $100 - this reflects the cost of materials only. If you are looking for something specific let me know.

Happy holidays,

Rick

I live near Trumansburg. I desperately need to catch smallmouth bass!

Any suggestions where to go this time of year? I'll be fishing out of a kayak.

Thanks,

Rick

On 10/7/2022 at 7:43 AM, tuffishooker said:

Why no response to x-ray ? That would solve the problem IMO !

Might cost a heck of a lot of money!

On 8/27/2022 at 8:20 AM, rolmops said:

Another fact is that the enemies of Qumerica have secretly moved the pedophile vaccine to Niagara Falls and now all the fish in the lake are carrying the pedestrian pedophile germs. And according to my personal pederast pedometer all fish in the lake from the tiniest stickleback to the biggest salmon now carries the perfect personal pedestrian pedipalp pedal peripheral pedophile virus and eating fish from the lake will probably expose you to this virus 

LOL - We're not paranoid - everyone IS out to get us!!

I'm looking for a Minn Kota trolling motor that I can use on a 17 foot skiff - Cayuga Lake. I have a 24V battery.

My main goal is to maintain position in the wind and maneuver in small spaces. Please let me know what you have.

Thanks,

Rick

On 2/11/2022 at 5:57 PM, finsntins said:

two thumbs up to elosta and the mexico vfw for having this event.glad to see they didnt cave to the tyrants running this state.im really proud to be an elosta member!!!!!

What tyrants?

Nice - how deep were you fishing?

Thank you.

Sean,

thanks very much - I'll look into this possible solution as it seems pretty straightforward.

Rick

Thanks - in this case, I'd prefer to go with a pro. I see that a lot of different things can cause the steering problem, including a faulty motherboard as well as mechanical and electrical connections. Hoping for some diagnostic guidance!

My Terrova runs fine but does not turn to the right or left with either iPilot or foot controls. I live near Trumansburg. Any suggestions for someone who can repair this?

Thanks,

Rick

That's a very good point - lol..

Thanks

My Terrova runs fine but does not turn to the right or left with either iPilot or foot controls. I live near Trumansburg. Any suggestions for someone who can repair this?

Thanks,

Rick

Congrats to you and your new wife!

What is the MLS #? X5258560 doesn't work, assuming it's in Ontario province..

I saw that last one - I think they got carried away by saying that Seneca Lake is turning into a hot tub..

I don't like the situation, but sensationalizing it just makes the problem less credible to the general public.