A Custom Rod With A Fishing LEGEND!!

[@ByronTeaHill]

What did you think Legends?!?!? just spoke to Duffman; the APEX series aren’t up on his webpage. There’s some info on the Duffrods page on Facebook if you’re that way inclined. He has info to send out if you need it, just flick him a message. Tight lines legends.!!!!!!!

[@cballz]

Thanks, I was looking at the site and was a bit confused

[@robberlin2230]

Mate best one yet, loved it

[@mjau0374]

Had my doubts about this episode when you did the vote a while back, but with the benefit of hindsight - what an incredible learning experience. Always great to see an expert explain things beautifully in simple language

[@ByronTeaHill]

Such a wealth of information on rods!

[@youraverageangler5156]

I'm a split grip cork kinda guy. Awesome video!

[@rileypaine6555]

Love this keep it up legend can't waitto see more been missing the vids yeww

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad you like them!

[@Maddi-B-Jones]

Excelent video Byron. I can’t imagine how amazing it would have been to gain some of his insight into rod making. What a passion he has. Thanks a million for sharing this with us. My grip of choice is definitely a split grip for finesse fishing. I feel as if having a naked reel seat and grip design helps me relax and try not to treat it like a broomstick haha.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome legend! it was absolutely awesome! glad you enjoyed the video buddy

[@Mullerman]

So glad to see a video from you, it's been a while. I live 15 minutes from speers point and I absolutely love it there!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Dude! My pleasure :) speers is a great place for a fish.

[@markb9145]

Great vid! Can’t go wrong with a cork grip.

[@alexmarti7684]

This is a wonderful video mate, videography is on point and the interview is perfect. So cool to have a viewing hole into how these rods are made and the story behind them! EVA foam a winner for me, have both and love the feel of EVA.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Mate you are too kind. Thanks Alex, really like that you enjoy this.

[@Med.iced.coffee]

Really enjoyed this type of video, and hope that there will be more showcasing locally produced products . EVA then cork are my preferred material.

[@Catch202]

Thanks BTH … what a great interview … with a great Australian. Look forward to many more like this.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks buddy!

[@flickwithmick]

Awesome as always bro! Good to see you back and good to see the man behind the product

[@ByronTeaHill]

Appreciate it brother!

[@MichaelWilson-lf2fx]

Love this doco mate. My favourite over the years of fishing is high density EVA. Keep up the good work.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks, will do legend

[@Redbeardfishes]

Awesome video as always legend. Good to see you back! Used to love cork as a kid but now Eva and carbon just feels so nice!

[@ByronTeaHill]

I think the quality has gotten better with other materials hey! Thanks for the entry dude :)

[@chrissenior2919]

I’m a big fan of EVA grips, I think this is fantastic content and I definitely love the idea of the recoil guides as I always find that loading/unloading the rod locker in my sx170 to be a high risk of damaging rods.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yeah thats where it happens hey! in and out of a locker

[@Mullerman]

My favourite grip is the plastic 'control freak' used for the Millerods. Absolutely love it.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice dude!

[@jacklucy2]

Another superb insight into the man the legend and his rods. Being the lucky recipient of a new Broken Bones rod won in the twin rivers comp, I can only have praise for the man and his products. The Apex series carbon / coil guide combo is a definite Leap in technology having both strength and sensitivity for zoning in on those fussy Bream. Thanks for sharing legend!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Dude you are the legend! thanks for read/comment buddy

[@davidagius4753]

Really interesting doco Byron, enjoyed that, thanks!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks David!

[@ivi076]

It’s the cork grip for me! Love it for the comfort, sensitivity and lightness. Love your vids Byron! Keep up the great work!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on Thanks IVig!!!!

[@oldmate6327]

An enjoyable episode, interesting to see the new technology being used.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Totally agree

[@stevesutton2981]

Great work mate. Eva is definitely my favourite. He builds an amazing product

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Steve! Thanks for getting involved mate

[@ashleyprance1255]

What a cracking episode! Well worth the wait. Really enjoyed how informative that was. For me it's close between Eva and Cork. Yet to experience a carbon fibre handle.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Man I’m really pumped you enjoyed that video buddy! So much knowledge to follow.

[@mickcapilli]

Good morning Byron! I'm watching the clip on the TV and commenting on my phone, haha. Loving how Steve uses all Australian material. Amazing bloke! I'm torn on the handle of a rod. I started with cork, and it's still my comfort zone, I've got probably 5 EVA handled rods that just don't go wrong, and now a couple of carbon fibre ones. I don't like the slippery was of them, but do like the 'touch' of feeling a fish... I'd go for cork as my preference though, it seems old fashioned, but I like the raw feel of it... Thanks mate,have a great day!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Dual screens! How cool. Man thanks for sharing Michael. Always cool to hear different opinions.

[@tonypaine4958]

Been looking forward to this one I follow Duffrods they look impressive. Byron really good interview. Carbon fibre great to see you back again been missing your reviews

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony! Was a great learning experience sitting down with him

[@Convertible1System]

love the philosophy of buy local to support local. also the info on the flexi guides and multi-directional was something i had never heard of but will be looking for in future rods. In relation to the grips the comments regarding slippery hands are correct. I remember back in the day my dads brand new custom made barra rod flying into the water (with a live mullet attached) as it slipped through his BBQ chicken greased hands. Even as a kid i new how much this hurt and even more so when he dived headfirst into croc infested waters to try and find it, but no luck. In relation to my rods it depends on how im fishing, for my smaller baitcasters (when flicking lures) i like a pistol grip style reel seat with a naked (bar blank) and then a cork grip. The extra length and cork grip lets me add pressure for a longer cast when needed without fear of loosing the rod. Also i think this looks cool. I also like this extended grip for my spinning reel jigging rods. However, for my bait roads (big or small) i like a one peace non-slip grip (i find cork does the job well). This is due to the rod being placed in the rod holder while the bait soaks. I think the full length cork helps protect the blank. I haven't tried a Duff rod and to be fair i didnt no they existed until your video. But now i do they and their non-slip grips will be on my radar when i get my next rod.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Andrew, that was a great read. Thanks very much for contributing mate, I liked reading how you like the grips

[@ryanmackay9718]

Those guides sound like a life saver! I always had Eva foam grips on my rods but after feeling a carbon grip I might be interested in experimenting

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad to help!

[@60watergr]

Hello Byron! Another great documentary video! Never had a handmade rod but looks tempting for my collection:) i believe Eva is my favourite material and better in wetand slimy conditions.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome legend!

[@grantmurray2126]

Always admired these rods and love the locally made products. I’m a cork grip man and have been for many years but the new Carbon Fibre grips look amazing. Great vid as always.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cheers Grant, appreciate you sharing buddy

[@vincentbleakley]

Great insight. I fished the GF in 06 when Duffman won the boat. I can't believe he is still running it. I love a nice half/half of Cork and Black EVA for a handle.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Really? thats pretty cool. Yup 100% the boat still ticking along, He's done a great job at keeping it

[@ewanhall285]

Great video @Byron, love that you’re exploring all sorts of angles. TBH I’m not super fussy about the grip material, as long as the shape fits nice in my hand. Saying that, I do like the look of those Carbon grips - “I’m Duff Man, Oh yeah…”

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good call Ewan

[@brendonprice6550]

It’s Eva split grips for the win with me.. with a skeleton reel seat I love the minimalist look and feel and having my hands on the blank .. thanks again for another great video

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nah dude, thank you for supporting and getting involved! cheers legend

[@wattoak6666]

You could just talk to him about rod technology for hours, so interesting. I do like a split eva just for feel and fit. Certainly going to have a look at these rods, always happy to spend that bit extra on Aussie made especially when they intern are helping locals. Great vid.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Well that's pretty much what happened! hahahaha, got in trouble from the wife for being late home. it was a wealth of knowledge

[@karlhenricsson4517]

Greta video as always! My favorite grip is a split cork grip I like the feel an look of a nice cork.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Karl! Happy you enjoyed it mate.

[@damianscholten6451]

I have always loved EVA grips but after recently getting my first Carbon fibre Handle rod I have been really enjoying the sensitivity of it but did need to get used to the smoothness of it. As always another great video keep up the great work Byron.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Certainly feels different! Thanks for sharing your ideas legebd

[@adamhughes3241]

Great video Mate - I really liked the way you took the time to address the difference between hand made and custom rods. Its a slight, but important distinction. You definitely always have your consumer in mind when you create your content. As for rod grips it generally depends on the rods purpose. Light estuary rods I really like skeletonised EVA while on swimbait rods I prefer a meatier EVA/Cork combination. #1 thing for me in not too much plastic furniture to rub on your hands.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thank you very much! Honestly really easy when you're dealing with a guy who has all the knowledge.

[@duanesfishn]

Great to see you back mate. Eva seems to suit me but listening to Steve, carbon fibre might be worth considering.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks dude! everyone has been really supportive!

[@mattlarkin8923]

Great video Byron, very informative! High density EVA grips for me, due to being a little bit rough with the gear on occasions!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad it was helpful Matt, thanks for getting involved buddy

[@francescocarabetta7724]

Great episode guys. Always loved the daiwa rods until I got my hands on Steve’s rods. Carbon fibre is my fav but as you would know that everyone is different that’s why getting a rod made by Steve is special. Another reason, we should keep small business like this afloat. Keep up the great work guys.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Francesco, I really agree with you there mate.

[@joshuacorcoran9372]

Have mainly always gone a cork handle but have just got a rod with a with a shiny finish carbon fibre handle and the way it looks and feels in the hand is so good i can't help myself and pick it up whenever i am in the shed

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Joshua, thanks for sharing: giveaway will be announced in the members area in a week!

[@joshuacorcoran9372]

@@ByronTeaHill you will have a few people on the edge of there seats i know i will haha. love the content mate first started watching when i started rebuilding a bass boat and watched a few videos to check yours out.

[@chrisacworth2249]

Love the review and the info as always mate My desired grip would have to he the high density Eva. I fully understand what Steve said how it gets more grippy as it gets wet etc.

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure buddy, Duffman was awesome with sharing info

[@paulcook6800]

Worth the wait - great insights into what makes a good rod. Love his "support local" approach. Cork grip for me, just something about them. Will definitely look at Duffrods in future 👌

[@ByronTeaHill]

It’s something we don’t do a lot of lately. But it’s worth considering imo! Thanks Paul! Appreciate you getting involved again mate

[@fsabros66]

Hey Byron love your videos, I have learnt so much from your videos and you have inspired me to fish at least twice a week for bream in wa and my favourite grip type is the Eva foam please keep uploading.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad to hear it buddy, really pumped you're enjoying the videos. I'll throw the winner up in the members area next month

[@fsabros66]

@@ByronTeaHill thanks but I am not a member so I will not have a change to win.

[@darcyadams3792]

Thanks Byron grate interview I still can’t go pass a good old fashion cork Handel 👌

[@ByronTeaHill]

Big fan of cork Darcy, especially the high quality stuff hey

[@elvisthumper1279]

Great to see you back mate. Interesting vid. I didn’t know that anyone other than GLoomis was using recoils. Personally my grip preference changes depending on what I am using it for. Bream fishing - skeleton grips 100% Bass/Jew/flathead/etc- most of my fishing, I heavily favour cork. For the big stuff (GT,Tuna, whatever- I favour EVA. I actually own a Duffrod I bought second hand off a dude in a McDonald’s car park years ago (turned out to be Dave Welfare, now a guy I actually know). If I was to win- one spin rod for jewfish - 5-6.5” plastics on 3/8 -1/2oz. And a swimbait rod for mid sized stuff (2-4oz). Glad to see you back BTH. Nice vid.

[@ByronTeaHill]

That is a small world isn't it! Mate its great to be back, a lot of people here loving the cork. Thanks for sharing Elvis

[@bengillespie1978]

Great video. It must be so much effort to make each rod by hand, I bet his attention to detail is fanatical! For the record love some Eva in my rod handle, but coming from a cycling background carbon is just damn sexy!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Super sexy! Tbh not for everyone but I really enjoyed playing around with them!

[@brettmilner9083]

Split grip EVA like the TD battler or steez range easily my favourite, also like the skeleton seat like duffrods broken bones and various millerods

[@ByronTeaHill]

Yeah he has a great range of rods hey Brett

[@brentongilligan6672]

Great informative video Byron. I’ve always love the feel and durability of a min AA to AAA Portuguese cork grip but carbon grips feel and look cool just have seen a few broken and cracked love the sensitivity but.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Brenton, thanks for contributing

[@jgkayakfishing]

Awesome insight into Duffrods! EVA grips for me, they just look and feel good.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Andrew_Cascone]

Great video Byron! Your video's have taught me so much. I usually go for the split EVA grips, but the carbon fibre grips from Duffrods interest me.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad you like them and the channel can help, really trying to value add Andrew. Thanks for getting involved!

[@rolandmclean6377]

Good afternoon Byron! I've just come into the world of expensive rods, and made the plunge into a couple Millerods. Used to be a cork handle sorta boy but definitely now into split grip EVA, feels so much nicer! Never knew, won't be going back though! The choice was between a Twitchfreak LT and a Crank'n'Bones. Wish I had waited for the new APEX series coming out though! Would love to get my hands on a few of these for bream and bass hunting! Thanks again Byron

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very cool! There's a lot of great rods out there mate. Rod building is a science and Ian Miller is one of the good ones. hope you enjoy the rod dude, I've got a couple myself

[@goldenlure]

Eva is my favourite and those guides are awesome

[@ByronTeaHill]

100% Nick

[@rexb3415]

Great video mate, some very interesting information. I've only used eva, metal and cork, I like eva grips but atm my new rod has cork grips which I really love.

[@geoffreykenneth1246]

Love a full cork grip , though that carbon grip on the b/c looks great , another great video mate , so keen to see what is in the pipeline 🙌

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Geoffrey, onward and upward

[@chrisj7929]

I've always been a fan of cork grips but those CF grips look really nice! Another great vid, mate 🙌

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks legend! appreciate the support buddy!!!!!

[@tomhenry7891]

Looking forward to this vid!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Get into it!!!!

[@nathandowling6637]

Well that was worth the wait and hats off for Steve’s whole support local and Australian businesses hand made production rods with a reference number for each gives it a custom feel and connection to the hand that built it I’d have to say with my big hands the full feel for a Eva or cork grip is to my liking after a costly slip of a edge rod being slippery at st Clair has me thinking 🤔 it might me time to try again Good work as always and looking forward to the next video mate

[@ByronTeaHill]

Well there you go, the exact situation that Steve was talking about. Really pumped to see you again after a couple of months legend. Hope you are well buddy

[@nathandowling6637]

@@ByronTeaHill it was a downfall of that rod but the sensitivity of carbon I’m keen to try again and always keen to see your efforts and it’s good to see you taking some time out also me alway good mate what’s not to like eat sleep fish lol 😂

[@JaymieJones]

What an incredible video. So so much knowledge shared and learned 🤯. Have to say EVA handle has been my go to, grips well and seems to last for a long time. Keen to see what these duffrod handles are like they as the carbon fibre looks nice, and who doesn’t like a nice looking rod.

[@ByronTeaHill]

dude you are too kind buddy! thanks for the nice words buddy

[@rexdaking619]

Gotta admit, I read the title and was really looking forward to watching you make a rod yourself but this was a pleasant surprise! Never heard of Duffrods before, can’t believe I haven’t! Their rods look awesome. Prefer the feel of cork grips but the practicality of EVA is what pushes me that way. I absolutely love the look of the carbon fibre grips though. Just been worried about them slipping out of my hands

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad you enjoyed it buddy! and thanks for the support to the channel. Yeah Duffman is really popular within the tournament fishing space!

[@adamreddick8792]

I love specially the Shimano skeleton grip feels great and is always nice and cool, but I do also love a good old cork handle

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on

[@stephencyster]

That's an impressive looking rod. Totally true about having personal touch and character about it, don't think that can be beaten. Was very much looking forward to this video and it didn't disappoint. Grips/handles are so important for rods. I think cork and skeleton are my favourite. But cork isn't seen as much anymore 🎣😎🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on dude. thanks very much for getting behind the channel. great to see you here buddy

[@tomhenry7891]

I like to use a cork handles on my lure set ups but plastic on the big ones

[@ByronTeaHill]

nice Tom

[@Bluewater-fever]

I love the Eva grips but I find I have a connection with the split grips. It just makes the rod look a little longer and less bulky It give it the look like you know it's going to be light when you pick it up. I like especially when I'm fishing with the longer rods, to have a small grip at the bottom to wrap my whole hand around just to get that max casting distance. Plus I love your videos I think you give the best explanations out of any other fishing KZbinr that's why I became a member.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Bluewater! The support is awesome. I really like your thoughts on the grip, I agree some designs can be quite bulky!

[@TEAMCATCHIN]

I’ve always loved my Eva handles but all innovation is good. My carbon fibre handles give a lot more sensitivity and look wicked.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on!

[@hoodlumhunter]

Definitely like my split foam grips. But I just bought an Infeet EX which will be my first full foam grip. Great video Byron 👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Moonman. Which Ex did you purchase?

[@scottbaker1169]

From a functional point, the EVA grips are my go to but I love the organic feel of a cork grip. Gotta get a new carbon one to test out though, they look awesome

[@ByronTeaHill]

Ma Mannn!!!! Hope you are well legend

[@darcyharding2166]

Cork Skeleton grip please!

[@johnathonLawrence]

Really love the look of that carbon fibre handle and skeleton style grip, Keen to see the difference between something like that and the regular EVA grips i run on my off the shelf stuff. The Apex series look mint as and have come to expect that from Mr Duff 👌🏽

[@ByronTeaHill]

They do look great don’t they bro! Thanks for the support as always legend.

[@badlordboris6238]

I think you mean those specific rods you are using are production rods. The rods I have been getting made for the last 15 years are mostly custom, I tell Steve the specs I want eg guides, type of blank, length, type of grip and he makes it. Custom to my specs. I always get Ti frames and SiC guides or recoils and they last forever. Recoil guides are great if you are not careful, I prefer to only use them on crank rods. and Ti SiC guides for braid.

[@simonpaskins1389]

Eva has to be my fav tyoe of grip but i also like a good cork grip, great to learn about a Aussie rod maker, and a good learning experience

[@ByronTeaHill]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nadclay09]

I actually really liked this vid Byron an Aussie made rod made by a owner that loves his job and you can tell he loves his rod making When it comes to grips I do like the Eva grips but Also like the cork grips only cause it feels old skool How bloody awesome are those guides I’ve never seen them before Also gotta add glad to have you back doing these reviews 🤙🤙👍👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Clayton I'm stoked you enjoyed it. was a fair bit of fun to put it together and learn a thing or 10 from the man himself. was awesome to get the chance to get into his workshop. the guides are really cool!

[@nadclay09]

@@ByronTeaHill not often you get to step into the workshop of such class Love ya work mate👍👍👍

[@charliebeacham7334]

These new rods looks great! Haven’t looked at duff much but this video really was cool to see Byron. I love Eva grips it’s just so versatile, grippy and comfortable. But would love to try some carbon fibre.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on Charlie

[@Andz_88]

great video from a local rod maker, good insight on the rod guides that are often undervalued. As for the grip material, I prefer EVA split grip, as it feels comfortable on my hands and most of my rods are using this material and I've become used to this material. I have a couple rods that are using carbon-based material like Shimano Zodias, they are excellent. but not many that are selling rods with this kind of material, especially from production-based companies.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome to hear your thoughts Andre! thanks buddy

[@ringboypunk]

Hey hey. Nice vid. A great insight into rod building intricacies. Those flexi guides look silly but fantastic! Defo a good thing for those of us creek bashing and tripping over trees, vines and boulders all day 😅 As far as grips go.... im not too fussy. The skeleton or hard plastic are usually moulded well to fit hands comfortably, but they can be slippery. Cork is classic and is appealing for its style, but gets mucky and starts falling apart faster than other options. And the eva grips are a good in between of the other two. Plus having the option of colour and pattern is a plus. So i guess i go eva for versatility.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey legend, thanks for joining us again legend! Hope you've been well dude

[@sandytrackxfishing2810]

Interesting video mate! I actually went through a few rod brands and I went and bought 2-4kg black widow edge rod and didn't like it!! Wasn't sensitive enough for what I like and I was dropping way to many fish! Ended up getting a Shimano/jackall posion adrena and love it! Rods are definitely a personal thing! Just because they are expensive and other people rate them doesn't mean its the right one for you! Shop around find what works for you and stick with it. I've discovered looking at quite a few brands there are not as many as you think you will like! Reels are easier to buy 😂🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

Definitely agree rods are very personal sandytrackx appreciate your comment and thoughts buddy

[@elvisthumper1279]

@sandytrackx fishing am interested in your thoughts on the Edge you didn’t like. Their reputation is unparalleled, you matched it with your recent 2500 twin power ? I’ve found the Edge is similar to the original Loomis, a 2-4kg is more a USA interpretation, what we would call a 3-6/4-8. Also like your vids mate. Got a mate heading your way to do a collab, looking forward to it.

[@Luccochi]

Always loved a good eva grip from the td black range but ever since I used the split grip on the anarchy range, I can't seem to put it down

[@ByronTeaHill]

Agree Victor! thanks for the contribution buddy

[@christopherbinns7571]

Loved this concept! Learned heaps. Might have to have a crack at making my own. I like a Eva grip at the reel with a light short carbon fibre butt section, if they’re too long they make surface fishing from the kayak painful

[@ByronTeaHill]

I understand, long rods on kayaks can be tricky, especially if you've got 3 or 4 on the boat! Glad you liked the video dude

[@Joel-wn2cg]

Hey Byron. Great episode as always and looking forward to the AFTA episodes. I love the aesthetics of cork but think I prefer to use high density EVA from a practical point. I've never owned a rod with a carbon fibre handle but imagine the sensitivity would be excellent.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good call! Thanks Joel! pumped youve gotten involved

[@teamstinkymullet1]

Excellent video as always mate. I have to say EVA grips. Iv had corks handles in the past and after good use the grips get a dirty look and I can’t ever seem to keep them clean, so for me it’s the EVA grips for the win 🤙🏼

[@andrewnguyen8036]

Great Video, just wondering what camera's are you using to film

[@ByronTeaHill]

Range of GoPro's and a A6600. I say this to everyone, its in the camera placement and your engagement. Never about the equipment

[@bwip2033]

Wow 16 years - can tell there’s a lot of sentiment with that boat. So awesome Edit: for the giveaway, lately been enjoying plastic on the infeet but prob EVA - feels nostalgic.

[@ByronTeaHill]

100%

[@Jonesy2905]

Hey mate! I don’t typically let the material sway me on a rod too much but my preference is normally EVA purely because it’s what I’m most comfortable with. However it’s hard to resist a bloody sexy cork handle or something different like the carbon fibre used on the duffs! Overall I don’t discriminate when it comes to material types I think it’s more the handle/reel seat feel that gets me over the line. Keep up the good work mate!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Cody! I think you’re right, the rods gotta perform for you first. Material comes second.

[@iiSimpleName]

My favourite grip is definitely the EVA grip of the samaki zing gen 3, they're easily my favourite rods for bream fishing 🎣👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good choice!

[@Gaulz12]

It's gotta be EVA for me but nothing to big, skeleton grip and just enough EVA to fill the hand. I can't say I've looked at duffrods but the part about Steve buying and supporting local is a good enough reason to give one a try I reckon. Great little in depth video Byron 🤘

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Joshua, glad you enjoyed it buddy

[@pjmack75]

Great video. I’ve always preferred EVA over cork, but I’d love to try a carbon one. Again great expose on a legend of the industry in Australia.

[@ByronTeaHill]

He was awesome to interview. Learnt a lot off the guy! Thanks for the entry mate, great to see you here again

[@alanbooth8588]

Always like cork grips I’m a bit old school but Eva grips have a place aswell

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Alan, appreciate you getting involved. Remember you need to be a member to win! tight lines legend

[@xvtch1397]

Always thought cork grips looked gun but I've found myself reaching for the Eva grips alot more often. They're easier to match a reel with too

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cheers legend, thanks for supporting the channel

[@rorygibbo6206]

ive only used EVA and cork handles and i defiantly preffer the EVA simply becasue the cork grips ive had have worn out over time and have ruined the rod. in saying that i would be interested in trying a carbon handle at some point to see how they feel.. great to see you back Byron i've been missing ya videos👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome to see you here again Rory! Thanks for the comment mate

[@ta-w5538]

Good video with great information. I like Eva but prefer a bare rod as i think you can feel more in touch with the lure.

[@ByronTeaHill]

agree legend! thanks for the comment mate, really appreciate the support.

[@ta-w5538]

@@ByronTeaHill I've been hanging out for this video, I love the hearing about the ins and outs of rods and reels.

[@danieltassie8305]

like cork but have only had a couple of rods with them as they're not that common, foam is my second choice

[@ByronTeaHill]

cork for the win. high quality stuff is great!

[@johnnydoi5880]

Iv only ever used cork or eva grips and my preferred is eva.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Johnny

[@simonmcguire5294]

G’day BH, im a fan of a skeleton grip. Go well mate.

[@ByronTeaHill]

you too mate

[@Niftrip]

Love cork grips but coming around to carbon fibre!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Jake! They are a little different to be honest

[@joshuacrabtree4354]

Good viewing as usual Byron 👌🏼 My preferred grip material as a whole would be EVA, but I don't mind the odd cork noodle-stick for light tackle. Like Duff, I reckon carbon handles look awesome. I wonder if slimline TPE will ever become a thing?

[@ByronTeaHill]

SlimeLine love it. haha. Cheers legend, thanks for getting involved mate

[@joshuacrabtree4354]

@@ByronTeaHill yeah like the Winn grips, but a TPE so it's super grippy and durable. Would be cool on light rods.

[@ByronTeaHill]

@@joshuacrabtree4354 100%

[@onyxcheong9278]

great video Byron I'm exited for the giveaway, I'd say my favorite type of handle is cork, I haven't used to many different types of handles, would love to try out those Duff handles, fingers crossed

[@ByronTeaHill]

Fingers Crossed legend! thanks for commenting and supporting the channel buddy

[@wilsonswateryworld4482]

Gotta love cork grips!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome

[@MikroZoo]

Having only owned cork and EVA, I prefer the cork, however I'd love to own a carbon handled rod. Great video BTW.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cheers Mikro, thanks for the entry, winner will be announced in the members area

[@brockwinter8338]

Cork because of how light it is and how we’ll your grip is when wet but monocoque butts r very nice with a better feel which replaces the cork grip in lightness for me and looks heaps better but is harder to grip when wet👌

[@ByronTeaHill]

Cheers Brock! thanks for the contribution and for sharing your thoughts buddy. winner will be announced in the members area

[@nenadnedovic9246]

I love cork

[@trickiedicki]

Love ya work! Cork for me but I’ll take anything. 😆

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Dick. Winner in the members area in a week

[@leighmirams5065]

Normally EVA & split butt but the whole having your hand full sounds good also the carbon fibre looks schmick as 👌

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome Leigh! Winner in the members area in a week. Tight lines mate

[@JonZap]

I found your channel a short while back after looking for soft plastic reviews, namely Daiwa Bait Junkie reviews, I gave them a go and I really like the quality in comparison to Zman and Savage Gear ones I had been using. The Daiwa seem to last much longer as they feel stronger, slightly stiffer, more elastic than the Savage Gear soft plastics that feel brittle and the Zman which I feel that have more delicate tails that get their tails eaten off after the first or second hit. Safe to say I've only bought Daiwa since, in fact I bought a few packs today. I'm keen to try a carbon handle, in the mean time it's EVA for me.

[@ByronTeaHill]

JonZap that's pretty cool to hear man, really pumped you've found some value in the videos on the channel! thanks very much for the contribution. Remember giveaways will be announced in the members area and taken from the members names. tight lines legend, I hope to see you again on the channel soon