Looking for a 7' crankbait blank that has some give to it, not stiff, flexible Medium Power for under $50? Could be fiberglass, blend, whatever. To throw lipped 1/4-1/2 oz crankbaits, rattletraps, etc. Some backbone but a soft tip or end on the rod. Thanks, Dave
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Thanks! These are all great ideas. I have a heat gun. I will practice first on a bad blank. This helps alot. Dave
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everything is glued in place. How would you place an O ring in the gap??? Dave
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Roger, How to apply the heat? Use a hairdryer or an actual heat gun??? How Hot??? Thanks, Dave
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I have a small gap, about 1/64" between my back of baitcaster reel seat and rear cork grip. What do you suggest I fill with or fix the gap? They are both same diameter. Reel seat is black. Thanks, Dave
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I need help. I have a fuji exposed blank baitcasting reel seat and there is some excess devcon 5 min epoxy on the blank on the exposed underside of the reel seat. it is dried and hard. What is the best way to remove the epoxy without blemishing the seat and the blank? Any help or ideas is appreciated. Thanks, Dave
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Gotcha, Thanks, Dave
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AD, What kind of blank is the XP3 813? Website? Thanks Dave
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Todd, What brand name on the blank I would like to look it up. What is a blend? I am looking for a graphite rod. Thanks, Dave
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I am looking for a Graphite 6'8"-6'10" Medium power fast taper with a light tip for cranking small to medium crankbaits, $50 or less. Anyone know of any clearance items that will fit the blank specs? Thanks, Dave
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I am looking to buy a couple of Rogue blanks. Who sells these blanks at a decent price? Thanks, Dave Ervin
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Please tell us your process. The label looks good. Metallic too! Dave
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Do any of the sponsors or any other rod blank suppliers sell CTS blanks? Who has the best prices or has anyone tried the CTS blanks? Thanks, Dave
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I know a guy who built a flippin stick using titanium recoil guides and kevlar for guide thread. The rod is extremely light! That is why I am asking about kevlar to use as a thread. Just asking. I imagine there wouldn't be that much weight difference just using A thread instead but I am looking into building a nice flippin/pitchin stick with the titanium guides. Are there any suggestions for ti
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Are they the only supplier for the recoil guides in titanium? Thanks, Dave
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Has anyone used Recoil Titanium Guides (Where can I buy them?) and Kevlar Thread (Like for tying flies, Where can I get?) for building the lightest strongest guides to make the lightest rod and sensitive rod out there? Any info appreciated. Thanks, Dave
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I just sent Andy an email though his web site. However I didn't ask for CTS. How do you like the CTS blanks? Andy is very good at explaining rod blanks, sensitivity, weight, modulus and he claims they are the best. Do you mind saying how much for the clearance blank similar to mine? Thanks, Dave
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I am looking to build a 6'6" Medium power Fast taper spinning rod and can spend up to about $75 for a blank. What would you recommend is the best blank, weight, sensitivity for the best price in the range of $75 or less? Thanks, Dave
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Thank you everyone for the helpful suggestions. I measure my epoxy precisely and used the same mixture on the guide wraps. The wraps are dry, but the label is still tacky... I don't know what went wrong. I will recoat tonite. Thanks, Dave
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I have a decal area, 4" long where the epoxy finish is slightly wavy and hasn't totally dried. It is still a bit tacky. My question is how can the tackiness be fixed? It has been 2 weeks and is still tacky. Any suggestions? Sand, reapply a thin coat? Puzzled, what do I do? Thanks, Dave
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This rod will be used for 2 applications. First for steelhead fishing (now and next 2 months) in Michigan rivers, Manistee, Muskegon, etc. wading. The second application is for Dale Hollow smallmouth fishing, Nov-Jan., float n fly method , from a boat. Spinning reel will be medium size, using 8-14 lb. test depending on conditions and application. Thanks, Dave
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I am building a 10' Med action spinning steelhead rod, fast taper. I have never built one before. My question is: can someone help me with the number of guides, type of guides and the spacing needed. Also how much length for the handle, reel seat and foregrip. Thanks, Dave
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I have found some small pits or chunks in my cork handles. What is a good way to repair these and how would you do it? Small like a 1/16" in diameter or 1/8" in diameter. Thanks, Dave
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I am looking for a Loomis Steelhead blank, 9'6" or 10' blank, medium action with a fast or extrafast taper, 2 piece blank. Does anyone out there have these? Thanks, Dave
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Thanks for the info. These will be primarily used for freshwater fishing. I thought these guides are stainless steel? Dave
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How good are the Fuji Hardloy guides? Will they hold up if you are using braided lines? Thanks, Dave
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Hi Andy, How are you doing? Sorry to hear of your loss in the family. My friend said he would like a graphite blank. Would you have anything like this in all-star graphite? 6'6" medium action modular taper, soft tip good flexibility, baitcaster blank. Let me know. I may have another order for a couple of rods. Thanks, Dave
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I am looking for a 6'6" crankbait blank for a friend, moderate action, soft tip? Any suggestions? Thanks, Dave Ervin
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Billy, Which article? Thanks, Dave
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I guess the grips I have are the hypalon grips. I bought a ton of them at an @#$%& at a friends house who passed away and was a rodbuilder. They are very firm. Where can I get the pilots to glue to the wood spade bits? Also, How much will the hypalon grips expand, or otherwards if they have a 3/8" hole will they expand to say like 5/8"? I tried the hot water method, a dry run, and
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