Daniel, I know what you mean about the line backlashing before the lure hits the water. Usually when this happens to me it is because the rod is really loaded on the back cast. When you start the forward cast and release your thumb the initial speed of the lure gets the spool spinning faster than the lure is taking line off of the spool. Then the lure decelerates faster than the spool which
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Have any of you tried the Flex Coat pilot drill bits?
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How long do you guys usually wait after your last coat of finish to use the rod?
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I agree with Jeff. I was in Woodland WA today too and I enjoyed the program very much. I liked the demonstrations, but enjoyed the opportunity to talk to many knowledgeable people just as much. I didnt get a chance to participate in the Build Your Own Blank program but if there is an opportunity to do so next year I will certainly like to give it a try. It says a lot that Lamiglas allowed
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Ralph, I built my first rod about 14 months ago and have built 4 since. I built my first on on a Rainshadow blank and it turned out fine. Looking back I probably would have been much less nervous had I tried on one of the old rods that I have laying around. But I just took my time and kept it as simple as possible. I think you have already discovered a main component for getting started, t
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Emory, Sent you an email. Mike
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I am just getting started building rods. Have build a couple salmon and steelhead rods on the Rainshadow blanks, and am just finishing a light spinning rod for trout. My experience with this company has been great. I have asked questions and gotten recommendations from both Billy and Karry that have been right on. I cant see myself buying my stuff anywhere else given the price, performance an
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I havent seen anything about this function. Is it open to anyone? When is it? If it is open what do I have to do to participate?
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I have made two on that color blank from Rainshadow. Gudebrod electra metallic green #9358 guide wraps with the same only in gold #9000 for trim wrap. Liked the first so well I made the second rod exactly the same. I am pretty much a novice so didnt do anything too clever but the thread made the rod rock!
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I couldnt agree more!! I cant say enough about his willingness to share information or about his great craftsmanship!! However, as someone who grew up not too far from Medicine Lake, I tend to think that it may have been a desire to live in a town that gives you a choice of more that one watering hole!! Hence, he moved to the "city". :)
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