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7 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi I was wondering what was a nice blank for stickbaits off the rocks throwing lure around 30g - 70g , I was thinking 9 foot and 30lb line Cheers
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9 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi i was wondering if these programs are ever going to be updated? to work on macs and the new windows?? cheers
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9 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi I'm thinking of building a popping rod for gt tuna and was wondering if any one built them and on which blanks? was looking for around 7'5" PE8 and to throw around 70g-180g was going to do some stick baiting with it swell thanks
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10 years ago
Tristan Batho
cheers Dave got the unlock its all working now cheers
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10 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi just installed visual wrap to my iMac and got it working with the app WinOnx thanks to David Boyle only problem i have now is that its asking me to register the program which i did a couple of years ago when first purchased, tried emailing for a new key but haven't had a response just curious if David is around or busy,to try sort it out unfortunately visual weave doesn't work on the WinOnx
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10 years ago
Tristan Batho
Dam all the best for him and his family
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10 years ago
Tristan Batho
thanks ill give that a try
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10 years ago
Tristan Batho
thanks for the replies will try
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10 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi i just purchased a new iMac i was wondering if there is a way to get the visual wrap and visual weave to run on it thanks
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Mark I heard them rods are painted
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
ive got the new one from mudhole atm im wondering how long it will last
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi i was wondering if any one has had any problems with the pac bay lathe i have owned one for 1 to 1and ahalf years ive built about 10 rods on it and love using it, the only problem i have had is this morning i woke up and the drive belt had snapped this is the 2nd time on the drying motor, i only got 3 rods out of it before it broke a second time, i cant see any damage on the pulleys eith
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi I was wondering who sold these ?? I ordered one from a company over a month ago the money came out of my account and I've emailed them twice now with no reply I'm thinking Of disputing in PayPal so I was wondering if there was any where else to buy them from Cheers
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
no because of the bush wlaking to get in to the rock ledge rollers end up getting to much dirt branches leaves etc on the way if you want go on to youtube and look up lbg marlin you guy would probly spin out the size of fish that is actually caught
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
He is targetting Marlin from the stones
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi a customer bought his own components and bought hardloy guides he now asked me if they are fine for a 24 kg LBG rod I was wondering that as well or should he go SiC ?? Cheers
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
thanks guys
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
18. grip
Hi i was wondering what this was called and how to achieve this and also is there any tutorials ive looking at a few sites but cant find it any where most likely cause im searching the wrong technique cheers
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi guys I would just like to say I love these meets I learn so much and pick up a lot of tips, it's great meeting other rod builders , big thanks to Col for organizing the meet and Ray for the hospitality and venue for the day . It was good to meet Mark fisher I got alot out of him ( I already got the bait fish down on the predator wrap) thanks . Thanks Mark Newcombe for the cap and pens it was
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hmm don't know what happened there sorry bout all the posts
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi Col I heard about Sydney rod builders it would have been great for me since it was located about 10 minutes walk for me I think it split because David Boyle moved to QLD?
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi Col I heard about Sydney rod builders it would have been great for me since it was located about 10 minutes walk for me I think it split because David Boyle moved to QLD?
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi Col I heard about Sydney rod builders it would have been great for me since it was located about 10 minutes walk for me I think it split because David Boyle moved to QLD?
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
Hi Col I heard about Sydney rod builders it would have been great for me since it was located about 10 minutes walk for me I think it split because David Boyle moved to QLD?
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
hi i have a aftco reel seat ARS-1M i was curious if a tiagra 50WLRS would fit on it ok or should i get a bigger reel seat?? im running 50lb on it cheers
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
hi im interested in what guides people use for a popping rod for bream and whitting 4lb line rod? i was thinking titanium frames? also was wondeering what sizes? cheers
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
was a fun day learnt a few tricks and tips been playing with this rod since i got home and cant stop. it was good to meet afew rod builders other than the net and actually talk face to face cant wait for the the next meet oh and the stickers fits nicely on the back of my car, cheers for that Tom, and thanks Barry for the hospitality seeing your workshop/area makes me want to buy a house and do
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
thanks for the replys just curious on the BHNG's or BHBNG's so which site is right on the describtion?? mudhole says 20-30lb anglers workshop says 30-50lb??
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
hi im building a rod atm 24kg the tip is bigger than the blank tip the owner of the rod supplied the components, is there away to build up the tip so the roller tip fits? its a aftco says 12 on it? do u build it up with tape like the reel seat?? and epoxy it? cheers
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11 years ago
Tristan Batho
i saw that mudhole had the HBSG guides, but it says in the describtion that the guides are rated to 20 to 30lb??
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