I have used Duracoat for about 3 years...no problems. It is a paint that is used on guns. I use an air brush with a #3 tip.
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I use lint free KimWipes.
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I have one of those that I built many years ago......still fishing with it. I tried to make some with solid ice rods blanks but with no success. Mine is a 6'-0 spinning rod called the "FleaFlicker"
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Spencer...you are not the only one that wishes he some of those "Flea Flickers" back.
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Try this.
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Correct Alex......using 12/0 treble hook. I think Florida allows fishing for alligators with artificial lures?
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I wonder who is going to net the gator?
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Over the years I have had some unusual request for rods....but this one takes the cake. A rod for catching alligators. It will be a casting rod that is at least 8'-0 long. Any suggestions on blank and componets would be greatly appreciated.
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Try Janns Netcraft. They have some guides listed under Berkeley SS304. Just received some from them yesterday and I can't see any difference than the ones used on Carrot Stix.
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Mr.Clean Majic Eraser.
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I use Gudebrod medium brown or Chestnut with no CP. Not an exact match but very close.
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Try a Mildrum Carbide.
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It is Elmer's wood filler in Golden Oak. Works pretty good.
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I have serveral of these reel seats which I did purchase from Rick's Rods. Send me an email
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I think I have a bag of those O-rings(large). I will look tonight and let you know...if so , I can send you a replacement set free of charge. I am looking for that little wire thingy that gives you constant tension.
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The "t" stands for thin wire. Can help with the acutal size.
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Snake Brand...... for same reasons Andy has stated.
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I have been using "Durocoat". It is a paint used for painting firearms. It comes in variety of colors plus high gloss clear. VERY tough paint and I do use a VL airbrush with a #3 tip.
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Forecast 9'-0 steelhead blank
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Delta Midi and a MicroMark 7 x 14.
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Don't know about Orvis's new rods but I can't find and re-wrap the old Orvis graphite rods made the in the late 70's and early 80's fast enough to meet demand, especially the 7'-6" 6wt. And I am not in a trout fishing area. Guys are using them for pan fish.
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3M tar and adhesive remover. You can get it at auto part stores.
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I have used gold with chestnut trim...no CP
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I also have that Delta lathe. I got a 3 jaw chuck from Penn State Industries...the screw on type for the headstock. You will need a drill chuck with a MT2 taper for the tailstock.
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