anyone know the truest black thread?need to order some before i start the builds next week or so. ive also read to use regular black and not the nocp thread is this correct?
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anyone have issues with black thread turning blue? i purchased fuji nocp 001 black which isn't suppose to need color preserver but on the last few builds its def not a true black , more like a blackish blue if that makes sense.im going to use a color preserver this round but im just looking to see if its my epoxy or something im missing. Thanks
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hey bob i have done a couple one for offshore jigging and one for a baitcaster. proper guides help. you dont want lowriders as they will rub the blank on the twist. just mark placement and eyball the twist with tape then bend the rod.im sure theres a scientific method but im just a regular joe.if the reel has a levelwind line lay shouldnt be a problem.if it doesnt then you actually have to wrap a
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Thats what im talking about. Not sure how to send a pm on here but yea ill take a couple if you can get them .i sent you an email.
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wonder if i could use part of a fly real seat to get the same results.
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yes sorry for the confusion. looking for the super sticker black hood not the uplocking threaded portion.im trying to build that reel seat and i have the threaded and uplocking hood portion, and cork but i am missing the black ring that is opposite the uplocking hood if that makes sense.
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anyone know where i can get the sliding ring for this?im not even sure if thats what its called.thanks
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