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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think you mean fast action with a light tip. > Action is where the rod bends, light, medium, > heavy, etc. refer to power. There should be plenty > of quality blanks out there that fit this bill. > > .............. Yes sir, sorry, Medium power rod with a fast tip. Thanks for the tips guys,
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Guys, I need help, I build bass rods and one of my big customers is wanting a pan fish rod. He has decided on 7'6" length, Lite action with a fast tip. He always buys upper end and I am lost on this one. It will be a spinning rig and 1 pc. I have seen a few blanks out there but they seem very cheap for what they are and there is usually a reason for that?? Any help is appreciated!
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Man I love these Fugi Torzite guides, anybody else using them?
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I do my first thin coat of finish pretty fast on the power wrapper, I would say about mid throttle if that makes since. Go over all the thread, lightly, let it soak in then come back on dry mode, I use 18rpm, and add a little more, it want go past where you started and the line will be clean. I never do one thick coat, always 2, sometimes 3. You can take a razor and cut the waves off,
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I know everyone here probably knows, but I just wanted to reiterate, what great people Ron is to work with! Had one of those off the wall request and he set me up fast and painless over the phone and shipping was even faster! Thanks Ron, will be dealing with you again soon!!! Lee
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Mr. Schneider, Thank You for the call and Thank you for your help!!! GREAT Service, I'll be back soon!
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Anybody have any left? Doing a repair on a very fine Ulrich rod and would hate to strip the blank down and go all new for two eyes! I have called 6 people, none found so far. Thanks for any info on where/who Lee Smith
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I will give you a call in the morning Ron, Thanks!!
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Hey guys, I'm trying to find a PacBay LCSVNG for a repair job and have searched and searched and can't find anybody that has them in stock? Any ideas? It's a repair and truly don't want to redo the complete rod &^%$$& Any help would be greatly appreciated! Lee
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Hope y'all have a great show Kevin!!
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Hey Thanks guys, y'all are the best! That is a weird color for sure to match, I'll try all, as this is a "high" build and let ya know what comes out best for me. Thanks again!!
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I'm building a rod for a customer with a Batson RX8 IMMC72MH-TC Problem is, the customer wants the thread wraps to be the same color as the blank and I've tried every color I can find/think of and they are all off, wrong color, to much blue, to grey, you get the picture. Anybody out there matched this blank with success? Thanks in advance! Lee
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Just wanted to let folks know Decal Connection really came through for me in a pinch. I had been searching for a certain style of label for a customers rod to their specifications. Couldn't find it anywhere! I gave them a call, told him exactly what I wanted, he said we will take care of you. And that is what they did! SPOT ON!! Thanks for the quick service sir!!
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Had never thought of that! Thanks. I just got off the phone with Decal Connection and they have me handled on this one. I have to pull the mag up and look at that again, Thanks!!
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That is why I always come here. Great people that don't mind answering a stupid question by a guy, that guy being ME, that doesn't know. Great site, Great Admin, Great members!! Good read!
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I am looking for an outlet that makes gold vinyl stickers. Have had request in the past and now have another customer wanting their name in Gold between the splits. Closest I have found will only go down to 1" in heigth and I am needing max 1/2 inch in heigth and 4" long. Any of you know of an outlet? Plenty of yellow's out there, but they are wanting sparkly mettalic gold. Ideas?
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the customer is leaning toward the Immortal Series RainShadow, IMMC76H but he is scared it's going to be a broom stick with NO flex. Anybody tried these yet? I know they are new and I have not used them.
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thanks Gene, I'll look into that blank. I haven't used many St.Croix, but know they have a good reputation.
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Todd R. Vivian Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lee, > what is he going to be throwing with it? > > Todd Plastics, jigs, frogs, in major slop, but will be casting. he has to set down
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Todd, How is the castability of that blank? This runs into my issues with this build. Kinda have to have it all, Strength/Sensitivity/Lightness/Castability. I use a ton of MHX blanks, mostly the HM models, how is this blank compared?
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I am lost on this one and only know to ask the guys that have helped me before! I have a customer that wants a spinning rod made to order that will compare with a Dobyns 7'6" 765SF in action. With that said, he wants 7'6" heavy action with a fast tip. Will be using it for Bass in California, fishing grass/tules, ect... My problem is, he needs it light weight, he is an older
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Great Idea!
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Ok, thanks, I'll do some experimenting on an old one I have that was broke and see how I do! Thanks again for the fast answers!!
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A friend of mine gave me a very old bamboo rod to "re-do" . I think, in it's day this was a very nice rod and don't want to mess it up for sure! I need a good way to remove the old flaky varnish that is on the rod without hurting anything. Any help would be GREAT! And thank you in advance! Lee
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No problems with mine! Great Mag!!
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yep, they are 4's
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I use a #4 to start then spiral all the way to the tip top. Have been doing this for years with no problems and no complaints from my customers. A static test is a must on all spiral wrapped rods, the small action changes will define how many and where the guides should be. I always start out with 8 guides, and at times have to add one. Have never went down though. Hope this helps.
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I store mine in the house, then carry to my wrapping shed. Haven't had a problem. To answer your question, I have nuked my high build for a couple of years with no problem. 10 to 15 sec. at this time.
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