ODM’s flagship surf rod, the Evolution, are available only as a custom-built rod, which previously has meant a wait for your rod to be built that would take a couple of months. Grumpys has been making “custom spec” rods built on the ODM Evolution blanks available in the shop that have proven to be very popular “off the rack” options. We are now making them available online. Unfortunately, due to the shipping costs/restrictions on shipping one-piece rods 96 inches and over, these cannot be shipped. At checkout, please choose “Pick Up” as your delivery option. First, a little information about the blanks. Evolution combines ODM’s proprietary MMBN (Multi-Modulus Boron Nano) composite nano material which brings strength, precision, unprecedented power to weight ratio, effortless loading, and unloading, all in this highly sensitive and durable precision, weapon of the surf. The Evolution 1pc blanks are the Next Level in The Ultimate Experience – Boron Nano Technology Boron Key Features 4 to 5 times stronger than steel Lighter and stronger than Carbon Overall 25% stronger than Carbon Boron tensile and bending strength is 25% more than Carbon Compression strength of Boron is much greater than Carbon Greater Sensitivity, Stability, and Durability ODM Evolution 1Pc MMBN Blank Combination of Boron with Multi-Modulus Carbon Nano provides greater and precise control of the tensile strength and compression while providing the moderate- parabolic bend. Provides stability for smooth loading and unloading of energy. Provides less effort in casting with increase in recovery speed. Resulting in less fatigue, greater casting distance and fighting power. In conjunction with Anti-Twist design, Boron Nano composite provides powerful with sensitivity and stability for hook setting power that carbon cannot provide alone. Model # Length Action Lure Rating Max. Drag Blank Color NXE-82 8' Moderate 3/8 - 2 oz. 19lb. Chameleon NXE-94 9' Moderate 1/2 - 4 oz. 22lb. Chameleon or Gold NXE-105x 9'6" Moderate 3/4 - 5 oz. 22lb. Chameleon NXE-105 10' Moderate 3/4 - 5 oz. 22lb. Chameleon NXE-116 11' Moderate 1 - 6 oz. 28lb. Chameleon NXE-118 11' Moderate 2 -8 oz. 32lb. Chameleon All Grumpys Custom Spec rods use all Fuji components and are built on chameleon colored rods unless otherwise specified. Grumpys Custom Spec Evolution 8 Foot: Guides: Fuji Single Foot High Frame K Guides (BC Gray Stainless or Titanium (Silver or Black) available) Guide Wraps: Black Thread with Red Trim band (to match the Fuji Perfect Trim Components) Reel Seat: Fuji TVS Handle: EVA Nubbin Foregrip, Shrink Wrap Rear Grip with comfort grip rear handle bump and trimmed with Fuji Perfect Trim Components Note: There are two versions of the 8 foot spec rod. The reel seat NXE-82 will not fit a Van Staal reel. If you plan to use a Van Staal reel, order the NXE-82-VS. The VS version has a larger reel seat and foregrip to accommodate the larger VS reel foot. Grumpys Custom Spec Evolution 9 foot: Guides: Fuji Single Foot or Double Foot K Guides (BC Gray Stainless or Titanium (Silver or Black) available) Guide Wraps: Color Coordinated Purple Thread for BC Gray Stainless guides or Green Thread for Titanium guides Reel Seat: Fuji TVS Handle: Shrink Wrap “Paco” ForeGrip and Rear grip Available in two colors, standard chameleon and limited edition gold Grumpys Custom Spec Evolution 9 foot 6 inch: Built on a customized 10 foot blank Guides: Fuji Double Foot RV Guides (Titanium (Silver or Black) available) Guide Wraps: Color Coordinated Green Thread for Titanium guides Reel Seat: Fuji TVS Handle: Shrink Wrap “Paco” ForeGrip and Rear grip Grumpys Custom Spec Evolution 10 foot: Guides: Fuji Double Foot K Guides (BC Gray Stainless or Titanium (Silver or Black) available) Guide Wraps: Color Coordinated Purple Thread for BC Gray Stainless guides or Green Thread for Titanium guides Reel Seat: Fuji TVS Handle: Shrink Wrap “Paco” ForeGrip and Rear grip Grumpys Custom Spec Evolution 11 foot: Guides: Fuji Double Foot K Guides (BC Gray Stainless or Titanium (Silver or Black) available) Guide Wraps: Color Coordinated Purple Thread or BC Gray Stainless guides or Green Thread for Titanium guides Reel Seat: Fuji DPS with Lock Nut Handle: Shrink Wrap “Paco” ForeGrip and Rear grip. No customizations or substitutions. If you need something special, please contact us or call the shop at 732-830-1900 and ask for Bob. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
