Dear posters, thanks for the tips, I will do so. The trick with the rubber band to avoid to overheat the blank I really like. Rgds, Ole
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Hi there, mounted this morning a tip top with 5 min epoxy (z poxy) on a two handed rod perfectly aligned, so far so good. Two hours later test casting. During the casting session I realized that tip top turned out of aligned position from 6:00 to 7:00 o'clock. Now it seems the epoxy has cured completely and I need an idea how to remove the tip top to reinstall later on this or another TT corre
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Hi there, searching for a reconstruction project a specific spey reel seat as it has been used on the old brown Sage factory rods, f. e. on the old 8150-4 (brown blank, Graphite III). Reel seat design Color: silver Spacer: cork Non recessed design (housing of upper reel foot not covered from cork) Locknut: one I will try to upload photo of reel seat and post the link to it here
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Hi Lal, if you know the rods you could desribe them comparing them with other rods which are mor eknown to the broader public. It is absolutely clear to me that the chances to get one into my hands her in Russia or on vacation in Germany, Denmark is almost zero. Did anyone cast an XLS / extreme line speed or an ICT / intuitive casting taper? Rgds, Ole
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Hi Lal, I am located most time in Moscow/Russia. Usually I mail order to an address in Germany. I am interested in the characteristics of the blanks/rods of that specific lines how they react and so on. This is the reason why I wrote that I am also interested in infos about ready made rods. If additional infos available even better. What made is a little suspicious is that they deliver the re
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Hi folks, does anybody have some experience with the current fly blank lineup and know "how they are"? Also comments about the factory build rods I would appreciate if somebody had the chance to touch / wiggle / fish them. Especially the XLS and ICT found my attention but I was not able to find anything about them... Rgds, Ole
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Hi folks, does it make sense to execute the reinfocement wraps at the ferrules in stronger yarn (Gudebrod size D instead of size A) than the guide wrappings? In addition how long they should be? The rod itself is a Loop Blue Line 11'6 4pc in (European) class 7. Regards from far away, Ole
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Hi folks, I think every blank series has one or maybe two real burners and I want to know which one(s) we talk about in this series. So which one is the best/most succesful Tiger Eye blank? Maybe there are some out who have built already different ones and really can give an experienced statement. Awaiting the news. Rgds, Ole
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... also the RX8+ and RX7+ are made in the U.S., nut the question of Marc went more into the direction of the casting behaviour if I did not get him completely wrong. Rgds, Ole
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Hi folks, I am curious about the new switch rod blanks Batson put on the market a couple of weeks ago. Any experiences? Would be nice to hear from you something about their actions and if they are according to their rating/labeling. Please no info like "they do good blanks..." I know that they are making good blanks, build already on several from their line. Thanks and re
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Dear all, thinking about to build fly rod with two different fighting butts, a regular 1. something inches, and a long one with maybe 3.5 inches. I intend to turn them on my own and do not want to buy finished ones Up to now I have just seen the necessary hardware from Am Tackle but have no experience with these extensions. Are tehre other manufacturers which are doing them? Please let m
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Hi folks, who is carrying Snake Brand fly guides from teh sponsors on the left? Rgds, Ole
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Hi Rob, just give them a little time to answer, sometimes the guys over there are really busy. But I know the feeling sometimes you need an answer minimum fast or even yesterday... I ordered with them a couple of times without big problems - living in Germany (non military). So I expect that it will not be a problem at all for them to ship to an address wherever it is. If you need some l
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Hi folks, what yarn color/number did Sage use for their SLT rods ? Pls let me know. Rgds, Ole
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Dear Rodbuilding community, having currently a small problem: Has somebody already build up the Temple Fork Outfitters blank from the Professional series in class 5 (Professional 905-4) and is able to describe it a little in regard of feeling and action? I have checked the common cents page, according to their listings it is a quite fast blank but if you follow the manufacturers page it s
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Hi folks, what blank (except one from a Sage DS2 690-4 rod) comes closest to the aforementioned rod? Rgds, Ole
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Hi folks, lookig for recommendations for fly rod guide sizing for a 9'6 class 7 entirely equipped with ceramics. Would be my first flyrod with with total ceramics so I need some advise. Up to now I intend to start with BLNAG 16-12-10 and then ???. Pls let me know your opinion. Thanks. Rgds, Ole Ellerau/Germany
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... does anybody know when they will be available through one of the sponsors? Rgds, Ole
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Hi Sam, I believe real first class handles are not available in a readymade configuration. Neither for Flyrods nor for spinning rods. Invest the extra time and turn your own handle. Experiences I made with preformed handles let me come to this conclusion. Rgds, Ole
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Hi Tim, you are right there were made some changes. Due to the fact that I did not had the old style with me I just realised that the guide feet were changed towards a surface which should give some more grip to the thread/coating I assume. Rgds, Ole
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Hi Todd, I would start with a #16 stripper and not below. I think a #12 would be simply too small for a class 7 line. Rgds, Ole
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Hi Rob, I would start with scotchbrite. Had just a little similar project where I had best results with this type of stuff. If that will not work properly use 1000+ grid sandpaper. MAke teh blank wet and work careful and slowly with good light. Clean the area you work on in between frequently with water and a dry cloth to keep the overview over the entire process, to avoid bad surprises. R
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Hi Chris, I have just finished a couple of weeks ago a 7wt TiCr which is by the way a real rocket. and should be equipped according to TFO specs with the same guide sizes as your 10wt rod. In regard of guide sizes I went as follows: 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 #12 #16 #20 On a 10wt rod longer time ago I started with 5 guides in size 4. I also believe that their standard guide sizing starting with a
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Hi folks, which Gudebrod Nylon (not NCP!) thread color comes closest to the color of teh RX6 blanks? Thanks for your help. Rgds, Ole Ellerau/Germany
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Hi Frantz, I' am not sure if I got your question right. Anyhow, you can buy the mentioned blank directly from CD-Rods in New Zealand for 160 Kiwi $ what is approximately 110 US$. Plus shipping ... If you need some lets say advance information about the blank itself you can find a review of that series (including some pictures which are showing the blank) here: Once I was also looking
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Hi folks, I' am refinishing an older fibatube (Hardy line of blanks) spinning/casting rod. Guides are off, handle has been refurbished. Now I sanded down the old glossy coating and replaced it with 3 layers of U-40 Permagloss urethane finish. For whaterver reason I have lots of dust particles on the blank which are giving the whole story a bad surface feel (so small that you can not see mo
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...Got the information from American Tackle that colors of the a.m guides are exactly the same. Maybe this info will be helpful for somebody later on. Rgds, Ole
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Dear all, I want to know if above mentioned guide types are having same frame color and same ring color. Additionally what is the frame material and surface of both mentioned guides? At least at the photos in the catalogues it looks same same - color of ring and color of frame. RGDS, Ole Ellerau/Germany
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Hi folks, is the dark blue color of the Batson Spey Blanks matching the blue woven reel seat spacer exactly? Pls let me know. RGDS, Ole Ellerau/Germany
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Dear fellow rodbuilders, I am about to start a new project, my first two hander. This is the main reason for the following questions in regard of combination of hardware and teh handle issue. Basic specs listed below followed by my questionnaire: Blank: Forecast F1166/7-4 (Length 11 1/2 ft, class 6/7/8) Reelseat: A8L2-SG or RA8L2-SG (Forecast) Stripper: HLCC 20-16-12 (AmTak) Guid
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