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9 years ago
Taylor Clinton
total newb question here. my understanding of the wood handle is that it gives you greater sensitivity to what is going on at the fly. maybe this is true maybe its only true for the guy that believes it is. maybe someone can clarify that theory? wouldn't you loose this by coring them and adding an arbor? I also understand that the wood is heavier than its cork counter part and can throw off t
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9 years ago
Taylor Clinton
That would be sweet!
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9 years ago
Taylor Clinton
How do I get ahold of those old articles?
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9 years ago
Taylor Clinton
hey guys I was hoping to start this thread as a how to and sharing individuals achievements in this category. sorry if this is a repeat of another thread but my searches didn't turn up anything. I came across this website that tells you how to put elliptical shapes in your wood handle. I also came across this picture of this amazing rod handle from another thread page but it didn't ha
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9 years ago
Taylor Clinton
Jim- which blank would be better? The rainshadow or the dorbeR?
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9 years ago
Taylor Clinton
Hey guys, I have been wearing google out looking for a company that has the right blank im looking for. Maybe it doesn't exist. I currently own a cabela's tqr 5' 2wt 2 pc rod that I love and would love to replicate and make for a friend. I know I could just buy one but theres no fun in building then. I did a search on here to make sure this subject hasnt been covered already and from what I could
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