I know this is old but I just spoke to Rainshadow, they are releasing the Eternity RX10 this summer
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That makes absolutely no sense...LoL I have to buy a KW10 now to test!!
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > RV6 and KW10 have the same height profile, so the > RV6 can be replaced with the KW10. For a KR > casting rod Fuji recommends a KW 10 (or RV6) as > the stripper followed by a KW5.5 as the transition > guide and KB/KT runners in a size of your choice. > Have made casting rods using either KW 10
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So looks like one of my favorite stripper guides, Fuji TRVAG, is being discontinued . I am looking for a replacement, I'm torn on either KBAG or KWAG. MH bass rods....I typically go 6, 5.5, (8) 5 and tip. Thanks in advance. Jon
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Thanks Tom..I did read that....I still am unclear what the issue was. Unless it was a YouTube link....but that was to show the issue.
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So last seat I installed I had some issues getting the bore straight.....unfortunately I can't recall who suggested using regular drill bits first but that did the trick this time. Good stuff...thanks. Jon
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So I am fairly new to this forum so I am a bit unclear about some rules. I had a post deleted recently regarding an issue I had with a product. I had no intent to "bash" the product, I was simply sharing an experience with fellow builders. I have no ill feelings and I expect no issue in getting the problem resolved. In my opinion both good and bad experiences should be shared. Thou
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Spoiler alert here....that gorgeous titanium finish is no more.....they changed the color a bit. Little darker with a spot of green in it.
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Is it really worth the trouble? Aren't they like $20? LoL
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David I looked several times and several websites with no luck. If you are referring to the MHX Winn grips I can't get past the neon green! LoL
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Norm, the issue I am running into is that I don't have access to any shop that carries rod building supplies so I am attempting to make choices without having to buy a bunch of blanks.
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Well I hope the MH Eternity doesn't feel like a telephone pole!
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Norm, my last build was Winn grips with ACS seat and I was happy with it....I just love the look and feel of the SK2 though....I bought an EVA rear grip just in case. I wouldn't mind figuring out how to make my own Winn grips though...lol
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Tim..... I just finished a 7'2" Medium Immortal and you are correct it felt more like a MH. I also built a 6'8" Medium and it felt much closer to what I am used to. I wound up ordering a 6'9" MH Eternity for my heavy cover plastics.
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Do you mean Japanese market?
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I may have mentioned this before but I am really disappointed in the lack of options for the casting rear grips. Big fan of the Winn grips but they only have one grip that fits and it's only about 2 1/2", did they make the grip for toddler size hands? Not sure which way to go....change to EVA or change reel seats, but I am very frustrated.
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So it has been difficult to get an answer though my searches. I am curious which is a "better" blank. MHX HM are lighter an significantly cheaper than the Eternity. Hard to decide and I don't want to start throwing money around to find the right rod.
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So I'm new to the rod building scene...I'm a bass fisherman and was intrigued by the though of being able to make it how I want it. I can say for certain I will never buy another store brand from this point on. As far as saving money...I know in the bass world I can save close to $100 on higher end rods and have a better product that is made just the way I like it. My price point has been c
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Chuck....I offered a new rod and he turned me down, he said he wanted a 7' rod anyway...LoL Also we did discuss the handle I let him know how long it would be...he told me he wanted a short "grip" which I gave him, however his idea of a grip was the handle so there was a misunderstanding there.
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So although my client loves the look, components and weight of the rod....he is unhappy with the length of the handle. Rod was is a 7'2" that is being used for open water trap casting so I gave him an 11" handle to help with the casting. He is looking for a 9" handle. I'm going to cut down the butt to accommodate his request, although I told him I would only take 1 1/2" off.
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Bad news in my eyes from Batson..... The new paint job has a little tint of green in it (to my eyes, which might be the blue you’re seeing). The previous had a little more “sparkle” to it
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I’ve found out they went through a minor paint change but looking at the old paint verses the new one it’s very minimal. (the paint changed within the last year).
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Are they actually a thing or is it just a size determination...for example if I order a Fuji KT in a size 4 is that now a micro guide?
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I'm having so much fun with this building!
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I'm not following you Roger...if the color is different then they are not the same!
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Yes but what if a customer wants several identical rods
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Well at least it is for me.... So I have high hats in the basement, as I was tying the guides on I noticed the light reflection on the top of the blank....turns out that the light shining straight down on the blank creates a shine on the very top of the blank which makes the PERFECT tool to alignment of the guides! I took four different blanks down there and the behavior is the same on each...
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Yeah Lynn I am in touch with them.
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Crap.... what did I miss?
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Good Luck....I didn't even understand half of what your saying and still don't understand the problem...I'm still a rookie..LoL
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