Chris Catignani Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > david taylor Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > >... > > Has never failed me. > > The only reel seats that I have seen fail were > arbored with masking tape. > Sure...it works great...and I have built a bunch > with masking tape. >
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I'm using one on my 14' Vapor Trail. It's set up South African-style with the spinning reel mounted about 11 inches from the butt and the trigger placed above the spool edge. In South Africa they call them "bionic fingers". I have it taped on with bag sealing tape, which is very strong but it ain't exactly pretty but I'm not fussy. It works. Try using tape temporarily until you find th
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I have several Hexagraphs that were built for me by Jim Clarkson of Raptor Rod Works, he built the rods for both Walt Powell and later, Harry Briscoe. Not sure if Jim is still building, but you can contact Rich Morrison, he knows Jim. His email is Rich@classicpowellrod.com He mi
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I can't find the Rainshadow fly rod blanks. Are they not making fly rod blanks?
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Any more suggestions?
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I have a Struble U-27 reel seat to be used on a rod project but I'm not thrilled with the wood spacer. Who can do a custom mortised spacer ? I do not have the ability to turn it myself.
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I agree on the df snake guides, but I go even smaller on my 9' 5wt: #8 Fuji TLNSG stripping guide, then one #2 Snake Brand "Universal" snake, then all # 1/0's out to the tip. These easily pass both my nail knots as well as the Eagle Claw Leader Links (though if you're using loop connections you might want to go a little larger). No trouble shooting line and making longer casts when nee
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Chalkstream Light from Anglers Workshop, 7'7" 2/3 wt. about 99 bucks. Perfect slow action blank .
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Thanks for everyones input. I have decided the Chalkstream Light blanks would be the logical choice. I'll report once it's completed.
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Thanks John, much appreciated. That sounds like the right way to go.
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Thanks Ladd, I have a few Rainshadows, including the IF903 used with a DT5 but they feel rather anesthetized in comparison.
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My old favorite Pacific Bay-Versitex IGF series 9ft-4wt rod was damaged beyond repair, so I need to build a replacement but those blanks don't exist anymore. Prefer an ERN around 3.5 to 4.5 and AA 58-61. I see Anglers Workshop has burgundy IM6 blanks as well as their medium action Chalkstream Light. Any experience with these? Any suggestions for a close match? Or something that's a close matc
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