Billy Vivona Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I thought it was "common knowledge" that the RX8's > were made OEM by St. Croix for Batson? I've heard > that for quite a few people for quite some time? I > don't see what the big deal is, obviously if all > Batson blanks are being made overseas, except for > this one series, it doesn
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Scott- I am with you for top dollar, I want top quality, top customer service and a warranty. This is one reason that I perfer to handle the blank and pick it out myself. I got to say, if your unhappy tell them. I am sure they will exchange it. Thanks, jeffrey
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Billy Vivona Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > .159oz of weight savings causing such a stir. I > have to wonder how much an effect rain has on a > rod blank, as weighter is quite heavy. If you > polish your rod with some sort of wax.Pledge which > sheds water, this rod will be much more sensitive > than one which allows rainwaer to accumula
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I'll let you guys know how it turns out.... Mike when you make your rings do you just glue the rings at that time or do you put the rings together to make the checkboard...Thanks!
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Ok, I did a search and pulled up some info....But still if I could have some clarification that would be appreciated. I use custom tackle jigs to cut the cork into 4ths and 8ths. Ive seen people sucessfully do checkboards with these, so I am sure it is user error. Anyhow, my first checkboard was done with slicing the cork rings, gluing the rings, zip tie and let dry. post drying I would d
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jeffrey, > > If you read the earlier article on selecting guide > sizes, you will find that it is indeed possible > and even likely to set up a spinning rod with just > 3 different guide sizes (casting and fly rods > almost never need more than 3 sizes). But this > would be on the light
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Rich- Interesting, Diawa has a new rod out I saw this weekend with a similar or same handel system with Fuji Titianium concepts in spinning and baitcast for $350...The rod I am referencing is a steez, hard to find a good picture... I just thought I was missing something $160.00 seems very high.
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Yeah, colors would be great...Would be interested in hearing the bending process, also where can you by the anodized titanium in color? Any place on line?
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Correct me if im wrong but on the handle kits there 169 each meaning you get one handle kit?
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For those building saltwater rods, one thing I found useful in reference to hookkeeps is using a rec saltwater snakeguide...I use size 2....I didnt invent this, saw it on a rod in Texas and liked the idea....I personally dont perfer there guides, on a baitcaster. However if you are putting titanium guides on a rod for saltwater, make sence to make the hook keep as corrosion resistent as possible.
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Steve didn't write the article on the New Guide > Concept. What he had to do and what you might have > to do can be two entirely different things. > > If you implement the system as outlined in the new > article, most likely you won't have to do anything > after that first set up. You might,
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Thanks! Great that is perfect plus a board sponsor...
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I really like those colors.....however, I wish they offered more of there custom rods in purple and pink as well as 7'6".......
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Terry- The one with the most toys wins ;) Jeffrey
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I am looking for 5 rod bags, I built a few however I am having a lot of trouble locating rod bags...4 piece were easy to find, but 5pc I just cant seem to find...Any help appreciated.
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A little stiffer than what? Stiffness pretty much > amounts to power. There are GLX blanks that are > stiffer than SCV's and SCV's that are stiffer than > GLX's. That all depends on the individual model. > > Select your blank by the lure weight rating > (forget the "medium" and &q
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I think my very first post was this question, I didn't want to waste the money on a hand wrapper if I was going to end up wanting a power wrapper....That was about 18 months ago or so, I probley built 30 rods or so on a hand wrapper.... Now I am considering a powerwrapper, however somehow I always spend my funds in components....
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I was browsing back through Rodmaker's last night, this was covered in the issue with the threadless guide wraps in the Beginner's corner.....It add some more detail, worth a read if anyone else is interested.
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My last rod with this blank was 16, 12, 5, 4.....However I wanted to do it in 3 different sizes......I give it a shot thanks!
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Ok....I want to try something new..... I want to try a few new things: 1) build a flyrod with single foot running guides 2) reduce amount of different size guides. I am building a 8wt 5 piece for saltwater and would like to know your thoughts.....I have recently built this blank with snake guides.... I was going to use three stripers 20 16 12 then for runners go 10 and run th
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Would a thin coat or 2 of permagloss be a possibility....it might not look right but it may protect...Dont know maybe it is a dumb idea....
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Henry- Try to find out because G Loomis has a great warranty no question asked for $50.00 they replace the whole rod no shipping charge or if it was custom made they give you the blank!!!!I dont think you can beat a warranty like that. G.Loomis Xpeditor Service is what you need to use with customer service, unless it is a manufacture defect.... Thanks, Jeffrey
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I dont know of a best place....I think there are probley a bunch of good ones....I buy a lot of Loomis locally to avoid shipping charges....But when I need a Batson I go to custom tackle and need a croix I go to Mudhole. There both great to deal with....
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Tom - Thanks for posting up. That is something I didnt know, I would have thought the answer would been apply by 24 hours....Never wait 3 days....I've been draggin this rod for a few months now so I am in no huge hurry.... Thanks everyone :) Jeffrey
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Mike Barkley Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ther would be no problem using any finish over > another brand or permagloss that I know of > > Mike > If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can > make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!! Any idea about max length of time I can wait before applying finish over the permagloss?
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When I use permagloss for feather inlays I apply LS supreme.... I generally put the LS on shortly after within a few hours, however I want to wait till I have another section, is there anyharm in that....Am I limited to 24hours here .... Additionally, anyone use threadmaster over permagloss? I am interested in someone who has been doing that for a long time. I heard dont mix different man
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Steven Libby Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can anyone point me to a resource for fishing > kayak info - frehswater ponds and lakes, mostly? > Other than building a rod to match your quarry, > I'm assuming kayakers also need to be concerned > with rod length to maneuver around long kayaks, > and maybe something special for a leash > a
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I dont know....I don't personally want a wrap on an inshore rod or a flyrod most of the time, and definately not anything over 6 inches...Offshore rods, and surf rods make great canidates for wraps....Just dont like them on every application....Just my opinion....
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Tom- Thank You! It worked I got it off. I was suprised as reading this before I was somewhat skeptical, however it worked quite well. I rebored the reelseat and all is well. Thanks A lot, I got in a bad accident fishing and damaged my right eye so Im not fealing that bad about the mistake LOL...
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Ok....i did it this time, new I would do it sooner or later....Anyhow I finished glueing my reelseat with my overlayed handled today on a flyrod. Basically the metal part of the top of the real seat is glued to the realseat and hidden by the cork which is bored out.... On the bottom the non-threaded piece of the reel seat doesnt line up with the top piece. I need it turned about 90 degrees.
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