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custom blank finishes
Posted by: Justin Crouse (---.gwi.net)
Date: May 04, 2006 10:57PM

Hi all,

I'm new.

Can anyone tell me of some blank manufacturers that offer custom blank finishes?

I'm looking to get a rather inexpensive blank with a maroon finish to somewhat match an old South Bend Finalist fly reel.

Thanks in advance,

Justin

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Re: custom blank finishes
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.nap.wideopenwest.com)
Date: May 04, 2006 11:07PM

GUSA, Lamiglas and CTS do but Iit depends on what you consider inexpensive

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: custom blank finishes
Posted by: Danny Ross (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: May 04, 2006 11:30PM

CHECK OUT THE TALON VI PLUS.

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Re: custom blank finishes
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: May 05, 2006 12:00AM

The Lamiglas XMG50 fly blanks are maroon (they call it burgundy) Angler's Workshop has a couple of the blanks in different weights on sale on their website. the EF blanks are 2 piece, the ET blanks are travel blanks.

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Re: custom blank finishes
Posted by: Mike Marrone (---.stny.res.rr.com)
Date: May 05, 2006 12:05PM

One of the first blanks I ever built on was a Janns Netcraft IM6 with a plum finish. I'm not sure if these are still available (it was probably 8 or 9 years ago). You might want to check there.

Mike Marrone

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Re: custom blank finishes
Posted by: Justin Crouse (---.suscom-maine.net)
Date: May 05, 2006 01:19PM

thanks you guys, i'll check that out.

i'm really excited about what Andy D's doing. I think it'll be great to use tinted clear coats possibly!!

Justin

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Re: custom blank finishes
Posted by: Andrew White (66.204.20.---)
Date: May 05, 2006 03:38PM

The old model Pac Bay IM6 Tradition blanks are a gorgeous burgundy color (they call it plum). I know there are still some floating around. Schneider's has some Tradition fly blanks on closeout right now. Not only are they pretty; they make great little rods too. I've been really happy with every one that I've ever built.

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