I managed to brake the top of my St. Croix SCIII blank while fishing. My fault. The break is about 41/2 inches from the tip. I did a search looking for repair advice. I lerned one can use piano wire as a reinforcing rod inserted into the ends of the break. This sounds like a great fix. I need some advice concerning the piano wire. How do I order the correct wire? I mean, is piano wire graded by thickness or do I need to figure out somehow the key(s) the correct size of wire is used for. I think I can determine how thick of a wire I need,just need to know how to convey this to the person selling me the wire. Any ideas, people? Also, since I'm more comfortable in a hardware store, any sugesstions for an alternative wire with the required flexibility and thinness?
Gracias, as usual.

Harry T. Bell

No, using piano wire for that is absurd, to put it mildly. Try this instead:

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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IT WAS NOT YOUR FAULT

call St Croix

Bill - willierods.com

Thanks, Tom. I got that info from a search of the rodboard, but I think you just saved me some considerable aggravation. While I've got your attention, Thank You for the articles in the new Rodmaker. I particularily appreciate the articles on feathers, Forhan locking wrap, and the one on surface prep. Can I ask, is there a way to ascertain the articles contained in past issues? I'm in my 1st year of subscription and realize I could find help I can't even imagine at this point, being a 1st year novice. Do you sell all past issues together for one price? Thanks, again and take care .Harry

I caught my braid behind my boat and did not release the bail which would have saved the rod. But if you think I should, I'll call them. It is one of my better builds. Casts a mile.

That last post was for Bill.

It does not hert to try Tell them it was a BIG fish

Bill - willierods.com

Check the RodMaker website for CDs containing select combinations of articles. But no, not all can be had outside of individual issues.

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Hi Harry,
The cd's are excellent value for what you get but there's still nothing to compare to holding a glossy mag in your hands and being able to refer to it whenever needed.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> It does not hert to try Tell them it was a BIG
> fish


Actually fraud does "hert".

You got that right, Col.

Being dishonest to our suppliers/supporters is flat out wrong!!!

Phil Erickson Wrote:
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> Being dishonest to our suppliers/supporters is
> flat out wrong!!!

I agree!

And thanks Tom for busting this myth...

Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: June 12, 2012 07:21PM

No, using piano wire for that is absurd, to put it mildly.

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"Angling is extremely time consuming.
That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane

And I am sure all of you are Honest when it comes time to pay your Taxes

Then again that is why many companieys have a Limited Lifetime Warrentee

Bill - willierods.com



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GO Bill!

No one likes the Truth But we all do it

it is not how much you make -- it is how much you Keep

Bill - willierods.com

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> No one likes the Truth But we all do it


No we don't! And now we know we can't trust you! Funny how that works...

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"Angling is extremely time consuming.
That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane

have a nice day

Bill - willierods.com



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bill boettcher Wrote:
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> BULLSHIT
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> YOU CAN NOT TELL ME YOU ARE TOTALLY HONEST
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> IF YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE FULL OF @#$%&
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> i tell any one THE TRUTH iF THEY CAN NOT HANDLE IT
> -- LIFE IS A @#$%&
>
> Now go cry to Tom

Wait, you just admitted you lie, now you say you're telling the truth. Where I come from we call it integrity. Worth striving for, Bill.

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"Angling is extremely time consuming.
That's sort of the whole point." - Thomas McGuane

Open your eyes Look around
Why does the goverment send millions of your dollars to countries that don;t even like us
Why does the two parties fight like little children - Instead of taking care of the people in this country
Why are there so many compainies doing buisness overseas Instead of HERE
Why are bills not going though the house that can make jobs and get this country going
Why are there so many Families living in the street

Go talk to you goverment about --Integrity Instead of ragging on me

Bill - willierods.com