Norman, I tried both of them. Get Bit has had them on back order for months. They called me to tell me they have been dis-continuid .
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I am in desperate need of (1) BUDUG20. This is the double foot spinning guide. Black frame and blue ring double foot. If anyone can help you can contact me at: dougcasey@comcast.net or 713-410-5193 thanks Doug
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Thanks Spencer. I can't see the error. Can you point it out?
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I need help finding the following guides. I have many from a source that I think is no longer in business but I need some to make up a set. Can anyone help me find a source? The numbers are the ones on the packaging. All are casting. 1) Holo frame with holo ring double foot: H2HC single foot: H2HF tip: H2HT 2) SS or chrome color frame with black ring Double foot: SNLG
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I have located a repairman who is more than competent. If you need repair please contct me. dougcasey@comcast.net
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Does anyone know anyone anywhere who works on ALPS Printers. Can anyone even tell me how to remove the cover so I can look at it? It has no screws. I can only find o person in Canada and a couple in Japan. I believe it needs to be re-alighned but I am not sure Seems I'm the only one with this problem and yet there are many units out there.. Thanks for any help, suggestons etc. do
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I am looking to purchase a black carbon fiber full wells fly grip and matching fighting butt for a 5wt. For presentation. Also need alum black cut out reel seat . Money is big consideration. Thanks
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yes, I believe that is them. Any idea of the advertized "action"/ Slow, moderate etc? I have 4/5, 7, 8, 9, 12, and 14 wts. I built a lot of them and just re-couped my cost or gave them away. Guess I'll finish some and see what happens. I am not a fyl fisherman but I build a very good funjtional and eye pleasing rod. What thread colors work well with the blank finish. I would call
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Going through old blank inventory and found 21 SEV blanks from many years ago. I remember the "conversation" between the "new" owner and Tom about "economy" etc. I am wondering if all those blanks are all slow or moderate action? All are marked similarly, such as 2 pc 9045 or SW GF 908 and a couple of 2 pc 7' spin. I am just curious about the action from those who ha
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I have been building rods for some time now. Al except fly rods. I started building fly rods about 4 years ago and estimate I have finished 20-25. I have bvuilt from 4-12 wts (big range) When I first started I bought about 6 blanks at a time to save on freight and take advantage of discount pricing. I probably have 25 or more blanks from various manufacturers on hand. I build for experienced fish
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I am about out of this and cannot for thr life of me remember where I ordered it from. I know it was from one of the vendors listed on the left but it was awhile ago. I love this stuff and all I can find now is Rod Bond and a few others I have never tried. Iam afraid to change brands I have had such good luck with this. I have used it for several different applications through the years. I called
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