I don't 'wrap' any more but I still love the hobby. When I look at the photo's you all are posting I am AMAZED at the work everyone is turning out. Makes my simple chevron wraps look rather 'simple'!. You all have to be proud of what you are doing. I am impressed to say the least. Enjoy the holidays.
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Ever think about other areas/items that might benefit from some type of fancy wrap? Here are a few that I can think of: 1) Fishing - How about net handles? How about Gaff handles? How about boat hook handles? How about thread burnishers? Take a piece of scrap rod, wrap some fancy thread on what would be the hand hold area then cut to whatever size would be comfortable. 2) Got a friend that
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Claude - The gentleman from Daytona responded and he now owns what I was selling. Tried to contact you direct but could not find an email. So even though it has been a few days since your last post I just wanted you to know the items were spoken for. Thanks for the response though.
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Claude - Guess there aren't any rod builders in the Jax area. Still waiting on a response from Daytona BUT if he doesn't respond or anyone else local maybe we can work something out. I have a table that would go with this about 4 ft long I made out of an old counter top. It has a drop down leaf that my rod dryer is mounted on. Where in SC are you located? You can contact me direct thru the posted
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I go back to the Dale Clemens era of rod building. Although I only built rods for myself I have had a lot of fun doing this. As the topic indicates - I'm curious as to whether anyone has ever tried spiral guide placement for their CASTING rods?? I have built 5 for myself from light spincast rods with push button reels to a couple for heavy bass fishing or light salt water use. Personally I love e
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Earl - I posted items on craigslist - under St Augustine - sporting goods. It will probably be on the second page by now. Ignore the price. Contact me thru that posting or if that doesn't work my email is: 98mle77@gmail.com THANKS
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Any rod builders in the Jax area?? Can't build anymore myself. Have items for sale. If interested I can provide pics. Thanks
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