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Weight details of a spin rod build 572  15  Michael Danek  05/02/2023 05:27PM 
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For Mike Ballard 936  17  Mark Talmo  05/01/2023 01:55PM 
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Daiwa Guides 470  Bob Canupp  05/01/2023 12:44PM 
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Megabass Destroyer F3 610DSG Aaron Marten guide wrap thread color? 470  10  Brian Warfel  04/30/2023 02:56PM 
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Need some help Boat Rod Build 561  Alex Tway  04/30/2023 01:51PM 
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North Fork blank similar to Recons? 582  Tim Scott  04/30/2023 11:34AM 
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U40 Perma Gloss Container    Pages: 1 2 1,209  28  Ronald Atchley  04/29/2023 11:37PM 
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Batson telescopic bass blanks - walleye trolling? 432  Rick Handrick  04/29/2023 07:40PM 
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Utmost Still in Business? 1,124  14  George Forster  04/29/2023 07:43AM 
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Basic decorative thread wraps? 499  Jake Skulich  04/28/2023 07:08AM 
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445 Harnell Blank 472  Mark Mulanax  04/26/2023 05:48PM 
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Graphite Ton to Modulus Conversion 774  17  Marc Morrone  04/25/2023 04:29PM 
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9ft 6wt recommendation 699  13  Alexander Ulslev  04/25/2023 01:40PM 
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Decals 517  Jeff Leonard  04/24/2023 09:30PM 
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New north fork build 872  Al purvis  04/24/2023 05:57PM 
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Finishing Wood Inserts with Marine Spar Urethane 562  14  Alan Mock  04/22/2023 08:11PM 
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MHX blanks comparison 1,661  18  Rick Sankey  04/22/2023 10:52AM 
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6'spinning, 4lb. mono, 3/16 oz. ?? 541  Gary Weber  04/21/2023 06:43PM 
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I’ve hit my first real frustration point… 852  14  Daryl Ferguson  04/21/2023 06:32PM 
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A quick tip for designing cross-wraps on the cheap 381  Seth Blackburn  04/21/2023 04:22PM 
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Fly rod guide sizing 527  David Sytsma  04/21/2023 02:19PM 
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Base tracks 445  Robert Parbus  04/21/2023 01:00PM 
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Suggestions on handles and guides for a surf rod? 390  Marc Ladyga  04/21/2023 05:02AM 
Last Post by Josh Bryan
Nylon vs Poly thread 842  Larry Ohara  04/20/2023 08:24PM 
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UV Resin 374  Bob Slaughter  04/20/2023 06:09PM 
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What’s the trick to tying off weaves on the tape side? 328  Seth Blackburn  04/20/2023 05:50PM 
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Surf rod build 324  Marc Ladyga  04/20/2023 03:17PM 
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color preserver 405  John Sansevera  04/20/2023 03:16PM 
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8' 5wt Iconoglass build 1,111  20  Bob Slaughter  04/19/2023 11:03PM 
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Daiwa ags guide replacement 867  18  Jason Gofron  04/19/2023 10:30PM 
Last Post by Kendall Cikanek
Neon Blue Thread?? 520  Marc Morrone  04/19/2023 09:40PM 
Last Post by Daryl Ferguson
Thanks for the help 420  Al purvis  04/19/2023 04:12PM 
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Ready to throw in the towel    Pages: 1 2 1,075  21  Al purvis  04/19/2023 02:16PM 
Last Post by John Cates
Ergonomics Book 1,025  Tom Kirkman  04/19/2023 05:32AM 
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2-Line Static Load Testing VS Progressive Spacing for Guide Placement?!?!    Pages: 1 2 1,363  26  Mark Talmo  04/19/2023 01:07AM 
Last Post by Kerry Hansen
Blue gill rods 731  10  Jim Berry  04/18/2023 10:23PM 
Last Post by Dean Veltman
Penn Spinfisher VI reel seat size 371  Todd Radek  04/18/2023 04:01PM 
Last Post by Tom Kirkman
Lesson learned putting alcohol on thread finish 1,008  18  Daryl Ferguson  04/18/2023 10:52AM 
Last Post by Richard Bowers
Fly rod guide train question 401  Evan Cobb  04/18/2023 06:07AM 
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Fly line weight 428  Paul Luechtefeld  04/17/2023 09:09AM 
Last Post by Tom Kirkman
Bamboo fly rod images 343  Jason Gonser  04/16/2023 10:09PM 
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Two Questions 600  13  Daryl Ferguson  04/16/2023 09:06PM 
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Adding Legth to a 9" 11 wt. Musky Rod    Pages: 1 2 3 1,184  42  George Forster  04/16/2023 05:57PM 
Last Post by Kerry Hansen
Guide choice for inshore saltwater rod    Pages: 1 2 1,147  24  Rory Macomber  04/16/2023 01:00PM 
Last Post by Robert Sunjara
American tackle srg grips 335  Brandon fennimore  04/14/2023 06:15PM 
Last Post by Robert A. Guist
Dallas TX area builders 329  Mike Lawson  04/14/2023 08:58AM 
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what guides for 11 wt. Musky Rod 284  George Forster  04/14/2023 08:49AM 
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Gen 4 Thread Finish 1,125  18  Daryl Ferguson  04/13/2023 09:59PM 
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Rod Geeks Rod Decals 519  10  Jake Skulich  04/13/2023 08:56PM 
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