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14 years ago
John Chlebana
Thank-you for your insight. Is there a way to tell if the ferrules are in fact reinforced?
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14 years ago
John Chlebana
Wondering if anyone could clue me in as to if there are any recommendations for what an adequate thread wrap length for the butt sections of a multipiece rod. Should the length of wrap be long enough to cover how far the male section fits into, or would a shorter wrap be acceptable....or none of the above?
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15 years ago
John Chlebana
Does anyone know of a reel seat "glossary" of sorts. Is there any rhyme or reasoning to the letters and numbers assigned to reel seats? What I am looking for is a listing that would tell you what reel seat (A7, U3, RA8....) that you would use with a particular rod weight, without having to read through all the reel seat descriptions (and many do not even mention the size rod inte
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17 years ago
John Chlebana
What is the general concensus of this board, of the listings on @#$%& (and elsewhere)that offer "name brand" blanks at reduced prices, no warranties, and no logo decals. Are they really what they advertise to be, do blank manufacturers sell their "seconds" (I am assuming that this is what these products must be). Has anyone every purchased one of these no warranty blanks,
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18 years ago
John Chlebana
Was wondering if anyone had the company specs for guide recommendation/spacing for a GLoomis 2 piece GL3 8-1/2ft - 5wt fly rod. I have checked the company website, emailed them twice and left two messages for a return call---but no luck (so much for customer service!). Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.
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