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4 years ago
Dan Martin
Oh yes I can see that the power wrapper is probably much superior. But I'm just weighing cost vs. benefit at this point. I think I would like to cut my finish epoxy lines a little faster than a few rps for a nice distinctive stright line. Do you do that on your power wrapper? Im probably also just in need of a more consistent thread tension device whether it's powered or not. I'm sure the power w
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4 years ago
Dan Martin
Hello, I'm really getting into rodbuilding and repair, mostly for myself and building for friends and family. I think I've done around 15 or so I'm very happy with and the first 4 or so not so much early on but they are usable and structurally sound! I build mostly lighter, medium, and heavier inshore use rods, not trolling yet but mostly bottom fishing and plugging (and I really won't build a
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6 years ago
Dan Martin
I've built a half a dozen so far and noticed a few things I think I need to work on to get to the next level. My rods work great - they are for me and how I fish, have only built one for a friend. I'm very happy with their function but fit and finish could be better. The rods are mostly lighter to medium saltwater types, flounder, seabass bottom rods, spiral wraps on the conventional ones. - I
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