Depends on brand and price, but I'd like to build a 4wt
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Is anyone aware of a tutorial for a stitching pattern. I see them from time to time.
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Thanks Roger. Always appreciate your input. And a Thank you to all who posted.
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What is the best way to apply rod finish to a wood grip?
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Can you thin Pro Kote with DA?
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Thank you. This is just what I needed to know.
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Thank you. I'm sure this will work great.
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Which spray paint would you use for a graphite blank? Thanks
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Don, Does this group need rods?
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Roger is a tremendously valuable member here
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What kind of a jig do you use to cut a straight cork grip(uninstalled) so the cut is perfectly straight and the sections will fit together tight, no gaps?? Thanks
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has anyone ever come across a butt wrap alignment tool? Wondering if there is such a thing. Thanks
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Anyone aware of any tutorials using real snakeskin to make a decorative wrap??
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Take a look at Dental Loupes and headlamps on @#$%&. The 3.5X with 320mm focal length are pretty good for the price. Loupes without headlamp go for around $60.00 You can find a few other types of magnifiers by noodling around and using different search keywords, like jewelers loupes, magnifier headband, etc.
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Take a look at Dental Loupes and headlamps on @#$%&. The 3.5X with 320mm focal length are pretty good for the price. Loupes without headlamp go for around $60.00 You can find a few other types of magnifiers by noodling around and using different search keywords, like jewelers loupes, magnifier headband, etc.
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I have found @#$%& a good source for foot pedals
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Is there a commercial source for shipping cylinders strong enough to provide reasonable protection when shipping rods and blanks? PVC with a diameter wide enough to accommodate more than one item I find to be too heavy. Any advice?
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Walking baits
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Walking baits
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I am donating 5 bass rods to a disabled veterans group. I need suggestions for Topwater and Flipping applications. I rarely fish for bass, so I need a little advice. Thanks Guys Harry
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I have a client who needs a rod for catfishing. I'm thinking a MHX flippin/piching XHeavy 8' blank. Any suggestions.Her build budget is $140.00 total. It's a gift for her boyfriend.
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When adding multiple layers of finish, do you need to sand between coats? What grit? Thanks.
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I am so glad that I submitted this post before I did anything. I will complete the build as I originally intended. The butt grip is birch bark and tulipwood and already epoxied into place. As Paul says "let it be..".Thanks Roger.
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I have a centerpin float rod with a 12" butt. I'd like to take about 6" off the butt to lighten it and cast easier. Doing so will decrease the action, would it not?
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Tried to. They wouldn't cash it without a purchase. By this time I became curious to see if he'd return to pay, but in the future it'll be pay first.
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Thank you Roger, I wasn't sure that would work, but that's what I was hoping I could do. I think I'd probably hit the blank for sure trying a spiral cut. Thanks for the response. Hope all is well HT
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Last night a guy picked up a repair I did and brought two 100 dollar bills for a $25.00 repair. I'm a retired dentist and have seen all the tricks to not pay. How do you guys handle repair jobs with clients you don't know? Pay first? Greet them at the pickup time with a club??
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Can anyone suggest such a blank, spinning or fly? Client wants a rod for steelhead that he can also use for streamside trout, and cast a mile. Is this even possible? Just starting to take on clients.
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This is on a centerpin setup. The butt grip is already in place and it's made of birch bark, so I can't boil it. Looks like I'm going to have to cut it off. I have a dremel with a cutting wheel that should work if I can stay away from the blank. Tom K suggested a spiral cut so I thank him for that info. Here goes......
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Can anyone tell me how to remove a steel fly reel seat from a graphite blank?? Thanks
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