Thanks Darren What type of joint is on your Matrix AMSH1141-2 blank, spiggot or overslide? I need to make it a 4 piece travel rod. Regards, George
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Thanks to you all for the great advice For the guides I plan to use Alconites. BYAGs to the intersection point then BLAGs from there to the tip. Is that OK for #10 light braid?
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Thanks Marty, but don't I need a slower blank to toss 1/8 oz jigs?
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I want to build a spinning rod for throwing small jigs, 1/8oz, as far as possible. I think a long rod and GsP line is the way to go, perhaps as long as 9 foot, matched with a 2500 sized reel with a good drag. Can anyone recommend a suitable blank? Should I use a fly rod blank? A 4 piece would be an advantage for ease of travel. What about guides, fuji concept? This rod would b
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How much do you put underneath these by way of arbors and what do you use? Masking tape? Full length? It's for a 30lb class rod.
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I miss receiving Rod Maker since Tom had to give up mailing it internationally. Is there any way for those of us overseas obtaining the articles?
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I am building a heavy saltwater spinning travel rod on a 7' - 3 piece blank which is rated for 30lb line. I will be using Low Rider guides and braid line and I hope to use this rod on GTs and similar bruisers. My questions are - Will wrapping the female end of the ferrules (more than the usual 2 x diameter) add any strength to the joins? If so - for how far? Should I put a hard plug
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Thanks Tom but I am in the UK and was hoping for his email.
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I have tried to email Randy at Seeker Rods via their web site but get bounced back. Does anyone have his direct email?
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I am building a heavy saltwater spinning rod, 7 foot & 12-30 lbs for braid line. I have ended up with the butt ring 23 inches from the reel face. Is this too far? It looks too far to me but I am unfamiliar with this type of rod.
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Bob I think I may have replace the #16 with #20 to get the extra height which will be a pity as I don't need the diam or weight of a bigger ring. I do periodically order stuff direct from Japan but there are fixed custom fees etc which means that it is only worthwhile if its a big order. I will let you know if I do find a source for those CLCSG "m" guides. Have you ever hear
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I am building a travel spinning rod for use only with braid. I have a Cascade 7' long 3 piece blank rated at 12 to 30 lbs which will be matched with a Shimano 5000 Twin Power reel spooled with 20lb PowerPro. I want to try the new Low Rider Guides but I only have access to a limited range (I live in Scotland) and so I plan to use the #16 as my butt/choke guide - but this is only 25mm high.
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Barry D Thomas Sr Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would use Flex coat foam arbors cut to the size > you like How many of these arbors would you use?
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What is the best way to make bushings to secure a slick butt to the blank without adding too much weight? The blank diameter is 0.5" and its a 15 to 25 lb class blank which I'm making into a light weight trolling rod with Aftco lightweight roller guides.
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