Black Pelican Custom Spinning Rod Review [Top Pros & Cons]
- By: Tony Acevedo
- on November 19, 2019
Have you ever considered getting a custom fishing rod?
I recently got my first custom rod from Black Pelican Custom Rods, and in this video, I’m going to do a review of it.
And not only will I share my thoughts on this particular rod, but also custom rods in general.
If you’ve been considering getting a custom rod, or want to know more about the advantages of getting one, this video is for you.
And by the way, we are not affiliated with Black Pelican Custom Rods or any other company, so you can be sure that this review is totally unbiased.
Enjoy!
Black Pelican Custom Rods Review [VIDEO]
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Here are the specifics of this rod:
- Century Blank
- Autoclave processed carbon with anti-twist technology
- Graphene impregnated resin
- TexTreme outer armor
- 7′ 6″ in length
- Fast action
- Lure rating of 1/4 – 1 3/4 oz
- Performance Winn grips
- Alps reel seat with the double locking mechanism
- Fuji Titanium Guides with Torzite inserts
Custom Rod Pros
The biggest pros of getting a custom rod are:
- They’re usually made with lots of care by one person, so you can be sure you’re getting a high-quality rod
- You can choose the specs and components of your rod (I very purposefully chose all of the specs mentioned above because they are best for my fishing style)
- You can get a custom design (pictured below)
Custom Rod Cons
The biggest cons of getting a custom rod are pricing and time for delivery.
You get what you pay for, and high-quality rods take time and money to be made well.
Conclusion
I’ve enjoyed using this rod and it has passed the test of handling big fish like the red pictured above.
Brandon, the owner of Black Pelican Custom Rods was recently featured on our podcast, and you can listen to that here:
And if you want to keep up with Brandon, or get your own custom rod, you can check him out here:
- BlackPelicanCustomRods.com
- Black Pelican Custom Rods on Instagram
- Black Pelican Custom Rods on Facebook
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I’m jealous man! So it’s a fast action rod but it looks like it loads up like a moderate action. How u like the wynn grips?
Yep they call it “parabolic release”. It has the stiffness of a fast action, but loads up like a moderate. The grips are awesome, especially if you’re handling slimy trout all day haha.
do you set the hook differently?
1/4oz to 1 3/4oz? really? how is that possible?
Hey James I’m the builder and can help you with your question.
Century has a very technologically advanced way of processing the carbon. Autoclave curing results in a very resin lean composite compared to traditional curing. Make the carbon very dense.
Graphene (a super material) impregnated resin bonds the carbon almost structurally and allows the carbon to stretch and stay strong. It basically eliminates the brittleness of traditional carbon composites.
Double helical anti-twist tech greatly reduces torsional load. So when the energy is released on the cast the energy goes in a linear plane and not side to side
TexTreme is added as an outer armor wrap, adds protection to the carbon matrix and creates a lot of compression while casting. Speeds tip recovery dramatically. It also makes the rod feel very “punchy”
I personally throw anywhere from 1/4 Oz paddle tails to 1 1/2 kastmaster or spoons in the surf with this model.
Any other questions feel free to contact me
There’s a bit of technical info that comes into play. Has to do with the material that the rod is made of and the fact that the rod is also wrapped with a very strong material that increases its strength.
They are out of stock at the moment. Can you recommend any alternatives?
Thank you,
Chris
Once you fish one of these rods, you’ll find it hard to go back to what you were using before. The increased casting distance and performance will completely exceed your expectations. The quality is exceptional.
What’s the price point on a custom rod like that?
Hey George!
This rod as seen in the video goes for 529. Price will vary based on the components you want to use (guides, reel seat, grips, custom logos, etc)
Tony what rod do you use that you consider the best value?
For $50 I feel you can’t beat an All Star Classic Inshore rod from Academy Sports & Outdoors. I have a couple 7’6 Medium Power rods and they are awesome for the price.
Hi Tony, the Black Pelican website describes the Weapon and the Weapon, Jr as freshwater rods even though it describes catching seatrout, redfish, snook, snapper, grouper, etc. So, if the Weapon Jr you have is designated freshwater then what makes a rod saltwater? What is the difference? Trying to learn before I spend that kind of money.
Hey James!
The way they are listed is as “inshore/freshwater” because they can be used for both. It really comes down to which components you put on them since some components will hold up better in the salt than others.
I am still very happy with these rods. All I currently use are the Weapon, Weapon Jr. and Weapon Jr. Mag. The Weapon Jr. is going to be you best all around inshore rod.
Also, are you still quite happy with that rod?
Tony, I took your lead with Black Pelican and had a blast for 2 weeks exploring, researching and thoroughly comparing custom rods from 6-8 competing brands. Brandon’s rods are positioned far above the other offerings and his detailed communication during the creation of my rod was intriguingly educational… still amazed as how my Weapon can throw .5 all then way to 2.5 ounces with ease.
Awesome! Glad you are enjoying it Sean!
He definitely knows his stuff!