The question on the blank is what are the stats on this blank TIGERS EYE IM6 GRAPHITE SPIN/CAST ROD BALNKS (the GS-76-2L 7'6" (2.29) LIGHT 5 (2.0) 0.310 (7.9)). i was wondering if anyone knows what the power, Line weight, and lure weight of this rod is. i sent Neal an email, but i dont think it went through. And for the guide question, i was talking with Mr. Adams (thanks for all of the hel
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i cant seem to find a size 6J spinning guide unless i buy it in a pack, does anyone know where i can get one at?
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Ah, thank you thank you, but my question is is what is the power on this blank, whats the line weight, and what is the lure weight? heres that stats... ITEM NO. - GS-76-2L LENGTH Ft.in. (m) - 7'6" (2.29) ACTION - LIGHT TIP SIZE 1/64 in. (mm) - 5 (2.0) BUTT SIZE In. (mm) - 0.310 (7.9) it has the size, it has the action (well close enough), and its price isint to bad (a little mor
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Hmmm, thats what i was thinking aswell, but it is kind of the only way i have to go, becouse i am would like to keep the blank in that price range, but still have a nice blank... Any blanks that you would recommend?
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Just found this blank, it looks to be a good one aswell... Model No. - IM7S762-2 Length - 7'6" Pieces - 2 Action - Fast Power - ML Line Weight - 4-10 Lure Weight - 1/8-1/2 Butt Diameter (Inches) - .52 Tip Diameter (Inches 64ths) - 4 It Meets the over all weight perfectly on what i want it to be, its a spinning set-up, it doesent have to much of a back bone, but just enough
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Daniel, i am casting about 1/8-1/2oz weights with it. and i usually fish at amador with my UL, and these fish get planted at no less than about 2-5lb's. And tom, i am just starting to read the archives, so hopefully i know what i am doing and dont really screw up. and the action is a problem, becouse i want a rod that has fly rod characteristics, but has a nice response to it. oh and eric, i h
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yes i have kirtmans book, i was thinking of doing the newconcept becouse it makes the most sence to me. and as for the cork handle it thought that they were all different sized, so i didint want to get a size that didint fit, and for the seat, how would you measure it? like a size 16, how is that measured? Thanks for the help, and sorry for all of the questions! -Nick
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so for my guides basically this setup? BYAG Spinning Guides - Fuji Alconite Blk. Frame Spinning Guide J SIZE: 25J BYAG Spinning Guides - Fuji Alconite Blk. Frame Spinning Guide J SIZE: 10J BYAG Spinning Guides - Fuji Alconite Blk. Frame Spinning Guide J SIZE: 8JL BLAG Fly Guides - Fuji Alconite Blk. Frame Guide - Fly J SIZE: 8J (i got 7 of these, so i have a grand t
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well, to tell you the truth, that is what the guy told me to use, i questioned him aswell, but i said what the heck, he has built them before so he knows what he is doing. Mike, the reason why is that with a fly rod there is more give to it, and i use about 2lb line when i go fishing for amador cutbows, and in the serrias, so i need that extra bend. Also, its fun as heck catching a hog with UL ta
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Ok, know for some questions... i was thinking of putting on 2 medium sized stripping guides (needs some advise on what size X_X), and 7 double foot snake guides(2 #3's, 2 #2's and 3 #1's). does that sound O.K. for it? And where can i get that at? Thanks for the help, -Nicholas
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Any one have something to say about this blank? i am thinking of picking it up and making a spinning rod out of it (some one on another forum told me about it and i thought that it made sence). heres the stats on it... Model No. - IM7F905 Length - 9' Pieces - 2 Line Weight - 5 Weight Blank - 1.92 Butt Diameter (Inches) - .410 Tip Diameter (Inches 64ths) - 4.5 My question is is thi
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Duane Richards (DR) Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Nick, > > Graphite is most used and more than likely what > you want. Glass is heavier and slower action, but > does have its place in some great aplications. > What you will use the rod for MATTERS, we need > that information FIRST. > > Thread, stick to the A size-freshwate
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Does it make it harder to make, and whats the major differences? Also, What the difference in the blanks material. Ray told me that glass is a little bit more sluggs than graphite, and that it isint as responsive as graphite. what are some other pros and cons about graphite and glass? And could i use my moms sowing thread? becouse she has like every color and almost ever size. or should i stick w
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Thank you aswell fred. i am going to be getting started pretty soon, been talking to Ray, and he has been helping me out alot. so i have the blank that i want, and the guides, now all i need is the handle, thread, and well, alot of stuff =D Thanks for the help guys, -Nick
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Rich, you are right on. But What type of rod would be able to do that? I Was looking at the rainshadow blanks, and i came up with these two... Part # Color Length Pcs Line Wt. Lure Wt. Butt Tip Action Power Blank Wt SPG842 Gloss Black 7' 0" 1 6-12lb. 1/8-1/2 oz. 0.500 6.0 Mod L 2.38 oz.
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Ray thank you again, and the shoulder is great (kinda sore from pulling in all of the salmon this year though =D). and i shot you an email bro. i cant thank you enough, and i will have to talk to you more. And i might have to take you up on the rod ecquipment (i will talk to you about a price, becouse i know you have nice things, and it doesent sit with me right to just take it.). Also, what is N
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no problem bud, know you needed some help, and these gentlemen are the ones who can give it to you!
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Hey Guys, hows it going? i was on here awhile back and you really helped me alot. one of you even sent me Tom Kirman's book (sorry i forget your name). But i couldent get into it becouse of certian reasons, so i am know wondering what a good set-up would be to get started (keep in mind, i dont have alot of money); i am going to be fishing for trout (the serrias, and lake amador trout). And where
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Whats a butt rap again? i forget =X
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heh, my dad is an electrical engineer, so me and him are going to build it. should be fun!
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well i saw the Flex Coat Power Rod Wrapper, was wondering if it is worth the money, or should i keep looking?
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how about this one, its pretty expensive though =X P.S. i think i am going to look at the sponcers. -Nicholas Christie
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Yea, i think i will wait, if i buy it with the motor it says it doesent come with the wrapping frame, and i am not paying 105$ for a motor. any one else know a good unit around that price range?
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Also, when i go to check out, it says that This item does not include the wrapper frame. what should i do?
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, is this a good one, if not, can some one steer me in the right direction? going to buy this tonight so please hurry! Thank you, -Nicholas Christie
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no offence, and i just ordered my guide tip sizer, will get here in about 2-3 days.
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where could i get one at?
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...oh... that was a very stoopid question. my bad, the vikodin makes me a little lost...
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sorry, i am helping him buy the parts, i figured out what the action ment. but what is tip size? is it the tip top size? like they say it is 4.5, what do they meen? sorry about this. -Nicholas Christie
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well i am going to be building a rod for my buddies dad, and i was wondering what tip size ment, and isint a black that has fast action meen that it respond quicker (the vikadin really screws with me!) thanks, -Nicholas Christie
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