i once used high build finish on a 9" handle on a personal build when they first came out. i wish i never did, i put shrink tubing on shortly after right below the reel seat and a short piece down at the butt. like a split grip.
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i do an under wrap wiith some hook keepers to avoid scratching the blank. . On rods i use for Tx rigs ill put the decal right above the hook keeper so there is another coat of finish to keep heavy tungsten weights banging against the blank.
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first marbled rod
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Someone recommended a Rainshadow Judge blank. I know it's not MHX.
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I apologise, Lmb.
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im looking at the 7'2 H xf for using around grass . mostly for 4 and 5 inch with 1/4-3/8 weighted hook
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I was just wondering what techniques guys build on popping blacks for as compared to mag bass. So far I've used them for crankbaits and chatterbaits.
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Does anyone here thin (Bullards)at all. I love their finish but I'm used to the viscosity of TM-L for my first coat on wraps. Decorative work I usually just use straight high build.
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Bill Batson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That's FUNNY right there... > I will keep my comments to myself as this is not > the place to voice my opinion on > other"Distributors"..LOL I true professional and class act. Love the products from Batson Enterprises!
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I just built a Rainshadow Mh 7' crankbait rod for them.
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I maybe going the MHX route
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Looking for a heavy power flipping blank say 3/8-1 1/2 oz but in moderate day action
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For an eight foot surf rod I was looking to do a shrink wrapped handle. Does anything need to be wrapped underneath or can I go shrink wrap right to the blank?
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For carbon fiber grips is it best to use Lite build or regular to finish them?
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Still nothing heard from an order on 11/26. Never again
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Hey guys, it's been a while since I've done a spiral wrap and can't seem to find my notes of my last one.. I was going to do 10 at zero 8 at 90 and use 6's at 180 or are any of you having luck with micro running guides?
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David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > John, I for one think you have made an excellent > choice! You are going to absolutely love that > blank and the rod you build on it. My three primary spinning rods are Imm models. For bottom contact baits they cant be beat.
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I believe it was George Roth that modified the casting seat.
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I actually prefer the 72ml for dropshotting. I do like the 610mxf for a shaky head rod though. But that's just me.
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I'm going to be building a Phenix Recon2 744 casting. I was wondering what do you find to be the most comfortable casting reel seat? I've been using Alps Tex touch on my last few builds but I was wondering what people find the most comfortable for larger hands?
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My favorite is double foot 10,8,6, to 5s to the tip.
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Joe Vanfossen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What size line are you using? With a limp mono > (8lb. or less) or braid, you can use those sizes > without issue. In fact, that is where I would > start with my test casting. If you can get by > with the lighter guide train and still have > adequate casting distance, I would do it. >
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I'm looking for recommendations for a micro guide transition for a 7'2 ml using a 3000 or 2500 spinning reel. I was considering 20 10 and a 5 fly guide with 5 micro to tip. Any input would be appreciated . Thanks
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I too like Alps guides. I just did a frog rod on a Rainshadow blank. 10, 8, 6 them 5 micro to the tip.
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You want to mix 1cc each inn the mixing cup. I have done this with with Billy Vivona's recommendation.
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I was wondering what guys use to fill the void in a fuji SK spinning reel seat? I've heard allot of people complain they are not comfortable.
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carol staiculescu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 1. Divide butt diameter by the rod length and you > will get a "height loss rate (hlr)" expressed in > mm/cm ( in metric system) > 2. Determine winding check position on the rod in > cm > 3. Multiply the above cm with the hlr > 4. Extract the result from the butt diame
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