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Can i change blank colour
Posted by: Jay Parker (---.idx.com.au)
Date: March 20, 2004 11:32PM

Hi fellas
I have been given a fly rod which is pretty ugly looking.It is a 9ft 6weight graphite and the colour is an off brown.Both the strippers are missing but all the snakes are in place.I was thinking of stripping the whole rod back and making it more presentable.Can i change the colour of the blank?. Also the reel seat has seen better days.Can i change the reel seat to a better quality seat?. There are no markings on the rod to indicate what brand it is.Tha actual blank is in very good condition with no obvious scratches.Appreciate any help.
Kind regards
Jay Parker
Sydney Australia


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Re: Can i change blank colour
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (---.30.205.107.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: March 21, 2004 09:09AM

Do a search here for "blank refinishing" or "painting blanks" or the like. There has been a ton of info presented on various ways to do this.

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Re: Can i change blank colour
Posted by: Don Davis (---.ssa.gov)
Date: March 22, 2004 10:21AM

Jay, it sounds as if you have a good rod to practice with. You are likely to spend a lot of time turning one sow's ear into another. When you contact your blank man at CTS, be sure to ask for any factory seconds. If you aren't picky, you may get a great deal.

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Re: Can i change blank colour
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (---.30.205.62.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: March 22, 2004 02:59PM

Check the new link near the top of the sponsor column for Klass Coat epoxy paint.

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Re: Can i change blank colour
Posted by: Jay Parker (---.idx.com.au)
Date: March 22, 2004 11:41PM

Thanks Don
I tend to agree with you

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Re: Can i change blank colour
Posted by: Jay Parker (---.idx.com.au)
Date: March 22, 2004 11:42PM

Thanks Tom
I appreciate your help.

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