Carbon Fiber Split Grip

The carbon split grip is finally ready for production after numerous prototypes where built, tested and discarded. This is the standard grip used on all my rods, it utilizes a Fuji reel seat that is customized to work with the carbon fiber. There isn't an insert between the reel locks as in conventional seats. This seat uses a one piece foam core that is wrapped in carbon. The carbon is 50% lighter than cork and provides a solid transmission of the slightest movement on the end of the line.

The ultralight trout rods use this same grip sans the butt. This forces the user to fight the fish with 100% on the wrist. Even the 8" natives are a battle.

I use the same diameter grip on all my rods. There isn't any reason to use smaller grips on UL rods. Can you imagine Tiger Woods using different grips on each club? I didn't think so and ask myself the same question every time I pick up a factory rod.

The feel of the fish bite is secondary. The primary benefit is knowing exactly what your lure speed is, the blade feel on spinning lures is amazing.