Thanks for the replies.
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I'm going to build my first spiral wrap rod, a 6' boat rod. I plan on using a Penn Jigmaster reel on it. How far forward of the reel should the butt guide be? Should the 90 degree guide be on the same side as the handle or opposite? I plan on a size 12 butt guide with size 8 guides the rest of the way out. Does this sound reasonable? The rod will be used for summer flounder, mackerel, and bluefis
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Thanks Bob, I hadn't thought about doing a spiral wrap of the guides as I've never built a rod for a conventional reel before. Your step by step description is excellent and I really appreciate you taking the time to write it up. I've decided that is the way I'm going to build it. Larry
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I've decided to build a conventional boat rod for salt water bottom fishing. I have a 6' blank that I feel will do well for this purpose. Will use a Penn Jigmaster reel on it. The handle and reel seat will deduct 16" from the total length of the blank. I need suggestions on guide sizing and spacing. Thanks in advance.
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I decided to try Classic Rod Coat. Does anyone have experience with it? How soon can I put a second coat on the wraps?
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I'm building a couple of conventional bottom fishing rods using 6 foot Rainshadow RCKJB600-112 blanks. They will have Penn Jigmaster Reels. I'm looking for guide recommendations as well as guide spacing recommendations. Thanks in advance.
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I'm planning on building several boat rods for bay/inshore bottom fishing (flounder, sea bass, cobia, etc.). Would prefer to build as spinning rods. Anyone have suggestions as to a decent blank to use?
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Claude Iler Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Do these and the Airwave guides really perform as > stated ? I am seriously considering but would like > input from those that have experience with them. I > have built a lot of offshore IGFA class rods for > sport boats, but my interest has switched to > inshore so I am curios . These rods will
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That 1968 Star was finished with rod varnish, not urethane or epoxy. I concur with Roger, if you want something other than the dull graphite or glass, just put some wax on the blank.
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lawerence, here is a little info on a Ned rig. > > Norm Thanks for the link, Norman. I enjoy learning new techniques.
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lawerence, here is a little info on a Ned rig. > > Norm Thanks for the link, Norman. I enjoy learning new techniques.
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Pardon my ignorance, but what is a Ned rig?
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mike langevin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wow thanks everybody. I am always taken back by > what an awesome online community this is. Btw they > should teach a course on the new concept guide > system in college... Wow..... that would be like the basket weaving courses they used to have 40+ years ago. Totally non-credit.
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I see no way anyone could not get 100% success > with syringes. > > ............... I totally agree, Tom. The precision of properly used syringes can't be matched.
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Thanks Mark, very good advice for those new to our vocation or hobby.
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Jess, I won't mention a firm that doesn't advertise here. PM me.
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I have the same wrapper and have noticed the same thing, there's no smooth progression. I'd love to find a way to do it.
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I've never built a baitcasting rod so I'm looking to the more experienced builders for some guidance. The rod blank is a SJ783-2-MHX, 6'6", 2 piece and I'm in need of guide make, size, and placement info. Was thinking of using Kigan guides, what are your opinions?
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They were originally manufactured by Yorker Packaging in Denver, Colorado, thus the name.....
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lawrence, if you are planning on using KLH guides > use the KR GPS at Anglers Resource. The reel > measurement meathod is used with the other guide > placement system at Anglers Resources which is > basically for New Guide Concept (NGC) setups. > Use this link. > > Norm Thanks for
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I'm on a laptop and unable to see the entire calculation sheet on the website. Could someone run my numbers and get back to me? Planning on KL-H guides. Using Reel Measure Method Distance A: 92 mm Distance B: 80 mm Distance C: 135 mm
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My son asked me to build him a 2 piece baitcasting rod, 6 - 7 foot. Need recommendations. Thanks in advance.
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I've done it with both...... :-(
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The correct prices are as follows: 4 oz $15.05 8 oz $22.61 16 oz $36.00 32 oz $52.71 I ordered some today.
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Thanks to all for your great suggestions. The blue, big box hardware store had an exact replacement.
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I have an older American Tackle rod wrapper/dryer that needs a new drive belt that is approximately 4 1/2" in diameter. I've tried ordering the part from various sources. They only list a "large O ring" which is roughly half the size of the part I'm looking for. Can someone tell me what the correct part name is and a source? Thanks in advance.
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