I do have small hands. I use a 16 seat. I feel no discomfort at all. Although in my opinion the Aero seat is more comfortable.
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I built on a MHX S842 blank up locking with the Fuji Perfect Fit carbon thread cover and CFX carbon fiber foregrip and fighting butt. I found it to fish quite comfortably.
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Thanks all. He finally decided on the Tradition II SH993-2.
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My nephew asked me to build him a spinning rod for throwing jigs for panfish and to possibly throw small spoons for white bass. He would like for it to be in the 8 foot range. Preferably one piece but two piece would be acceptable. Any suggestions? TIA. Steve
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Kryptek is a brand of camo.
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Jon, Doc Ski has a really good tutorial on his U Tube channel.
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Should add I've never had a problem with them until now.
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See my post 7 lines below. Kudos to NFC.
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Ordered a Delta in late August. Received an e-mail from NFC confirming payment and that my order was being processed on the 29th of that month. I was wanting to order components for that blank so I e-mailed them on September 14 requesting that if my order had not yet shipped would they please measure and confirm the size of the tip. As of today I have received no reply and no blank. The rod is fo
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Get Bit.
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I've wrapped 2 Deltas and an X-Ray from NFC . The ridges had no affect at all. I used mostly A size metallic thread on the butt wraps. And A size ncp on the guides.
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John, That's where I measured my President size 30.
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42mm.
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Pflueger Presidents are excellent reels for the money.
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I like that essential to healing idea. As soon as I feel a little better it's coming up. Thanks Richard and Lance.
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Thanks Lynn I'll do that for sure. And thanks Phil and Ron for the encouragement.
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Had an accident recently. Slipped on ice and broke both bones in my lower right leg requiring surgery( titanium rod and screws). The bad news, I'll have all this time off but unable to build as my work station ,blanks, and supplies are in the basement. Six weeks before I can put weight on the leg. Guess I'll just spend my time on this wonderful forum and watching u-tube videos till I can get ba
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Thinking of picking up a few back issues of Rodmaker magazine. Anything left that you all would consider essentials.
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Thanks Lynn. My precise thought when I taped it on "That doesn't look right". Thanks to you also Norm for your input.
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Doing a KR guide train on Rodgeeks SG70MM crankbait blank. I've purchased the Fuji RV 6 for the stripper guide. My question is which way does this thing go on. Double legs toward the reel or towards the tip?
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Planning on doing an American diamond cross wrap and I'm at a loss as far as to which shade of red and of blue to use. Cp or no cp. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the suggestions. This build is a ways down the road (April) so I have plenty of time to experiment.
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I have those colors. I'll do a short test wrap. And give it a look.
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Use the search function above and search Optical chevron. Be sure to select all dates.
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I'm planning on doing an open diamond cross wrap on a metallic copper colored rod. Need suggestions on thread colors. Most likely three colors. Two Madeira and and one metallic.
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Up and running now.
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