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Travis W Thompson
They all look okay, but I'm not a fan of the checkerboard look of most of the carbon fiber grips, but the ones that have more of a single-color look are the ones I'd use.
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4 weeks ago
Travis W Thompson
"Thumbs Up"
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6 weeks ago
Travis W Thompson

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6 weeks ago
Travis W Thompson

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3 months ago
Travis W Thompson
Same thing for me...
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3 months ago
Travis W Thompson
I took a look at the tool in the photo section, looked handy
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4 months ago
Travis W Thompson
I want one of these… Or make one, if I knew how?
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4 months ago
Travis W Thompson

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4 months ago
Travis W Thompson
Nice work!
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5 months ago
Travis W Thompson
Thumbs up!
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5 months ago
Travis W Thompson
roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > out+uniform&oq=pictures+of+cub+scout+uniform&aqs=c > hrome..69i57j0i22i30l3j0i390i650l4.5727j0j7&source > id=chrome&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=pIsABW6oDmvFTM > > I would think that blue main wrap with yellow and > red trim would be great for such a rod. > > Best wishes N
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6 months ago
Travis W Thompson
Yes,
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9 months ago
Travis W Thompson
????
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9 months ago
Travis W Thompson
Bob Foster Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I used the tension rod from my crb hand wrapper. I > drilled a small hole at an angle towards the rear > of the carriage. When the rod is bent over i comes > down in line with the two "goal posts". I added > two eyelets in front of the goal posts. The thread > comes around the post, thru
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9 months ago
Travis W Thompson
Bob Foster Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I used the tension rod from my crb hand wrapper. I > drilled a small hole at an angle towards the rear > of the carriage. When the rod is bent over i comes > down in line with the two "goal posts". I added > two eyelets in front of the goal posts. The thread > comes around the post, thru
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1 year ago
Travis W Thompson
I bought some of these but have yet to try them
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1 year ago
Travis W Thompson
"The other way to do it is to buy your own software and hire a hosting company to maintain and supply the site. That's how I went about it. This is an expensive way to do things but it gives you total control over what appears on your forum. You actually own the forum but you also foot the bill for updates, changes, maintenance, new servers, etc. I have always priced the sponsor fee (about a
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2 years ago
Travis W Thompson
Sounds like a nice setup!
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2 years ago
Travis W Thompson
I know an Old post... but just the Answer I was looking for!
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6 years ago
Travis W Thompson
I have 2 Rainshadow REVS610MXF-SB Blanks to do. The selection was based in reasonable priced good DS rods. This is a replacement for the "beloved" Batson ISB822.5
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6 years ago
Travis W Thompson
I made a set of reverse pilot bits that have worked well. You can buy them from Flexcoat, buy a copy of Rod Builder mag where they tell you how to make them >>>or just wing it like me.<<< Just a little thought and some time on the belt sander and you can make your own. I used Bosch "Daredevil Extended Length Spade Bits" they're a twisted spade bit which made sanding
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6 years ago
Travis W Thompson
I'll second that! Travis
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7 years ago
Travis W Thompson
I'd say it depends on the size you're targeting, I use a 5wt for smaller river bass and trout around my area.
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7 years ago
Travis W Thompson
I'll take a copy also, that's great idea I hadn't thought of! Thanks Travis
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