mitagi balancing system?

[Rob98682]

Anyone used one of these?? George I see them listed on your website i am curious how they install , how available they are and how much they cost?
thanks

[TonyMc]

I use them on my rods.
Be prepared to shell out $50.00 or more depending on how many and what size/style weights you get.
Talk to Pat at amity harbor. He'll hook you up.

[Bassn81]

Rob,
They are great systems, they look awesome and work very well. I think George has an article on his website about installing the female portion of the system into the blank. They are pricey, but I think George can get them for you.

There is another system available that has a black rubber end plug with brass weights, its pretty nice looking (nowhere near as cool as the matagi) and it runs around $18. If you are interested in that one IM me for the details.

[George Roth]

I can certainly get them for you. I have them mounted primarily on my flipping rods and I love them. I have clients that have them on all of their rods, just so they are able to adjust the balance of their rod. The system will be about $50, depending on the number of weights we put onto your system. The max that you can install are two 5 mm and one 2 mm and still have enough threads left to secure the system.

I do have an article on my website on how to install the system.

Let me know if you have any questions......George

[hooks2bset]

I need to get one of these and check it out, heard too many good things about them

[Rob98682]

George I have a customer who wants one on a two piece swimbait rod i just designed for him. and after that I'll need two more for a couple of swimbait rods i am building for a guy in our club who wants to fish some tournaments in California.

[TonyMc]

Check out http://www.matagi.co.jp and look at the english site.
Contact Mamoru san(owner of matagi) for an 08 catalog. he has come out with quite a bit of new parts for 08 including some new balancing gear.

[George Roth]

Dang...thanks for the link. Now, I have more toys to choose from! lol. I appreciate you sharing. I marked that link so I can try to keep up with all the new components.

If you guys want to order those components, I can arrange to have the shipped directly to you from Merrick. Just let me know what you want and I'll get it for you.

Take care.........George

[thedude]

George.. whats the ballpark figure on the matagi handle kits? i've never seen a price on them and they look pricey... but pretty slick too!

[George Roth]

They are nice. I've built a couple for clients and the cost will run just over $100 to over $200. I prefer to get the components seperately and build my own. With my Jett lathe, I can shape the Mooseskin EVA with no problem.

Just a thought.....George