Thank you, John D
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Would it be feasible or possible to heat the reel seat and grip to turn about 3/16 of an inch? it cast the same as an identical one, but me just looking at it is irritating. thank you. john duncan
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Thanks to everyone !what great information John d
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What would be guidelines when choosing the first spinning guide : Reel size , spool ? 2500-3000-4000 ? Thanks
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I agree with others it’s cheap at double the price Gladly pay more , the savings on 2-3 blanks alone cover the admission The classes are priceless The location is great easy to get too and the Marriott Is right with the price Local restaurants are affordable It’s like A short inexpensive vacation.
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Can’t add too much but there are also ongoing classes in small groups , numerous hands on instruction , Great fellowship, and several great restaurants walking distance from the Marriott .
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Thank you Jd
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Spin , bait cast and ice
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I have a young friend looking to add rod building as a new hobby , before he starts spending money I thought he might try to locate someone locally he might spend some time with . ? Do we have any rod builders in the Canastota New York area that might be willing to let my friend spend a few sessions while you put a few rods together Thank you John Duncan
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That’s all I fish with, no problem slipping , I have had sone cork handled rods almost get away from me handling slot of fish and not rinsing off ,
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Look at the BGE Daiwa series Best reel I’ve seen close to a hundred dollars From Amazon 1500-6000 I fish 3000 series for snook and redfish 18 months and no issues Cast a country mile , quiet easy to maintain BG1500 6BB + 1 5.6 : 1 28.3 8.5 4/155, 6/100, 8/80 8/220, 10/130 4.4 BG2000 6BB + 1 5.6 : 1 29.5 8.5 6/135, 8/110, 10/90 10/160, 15/130 4.4 BG2500 6BB + 1 5.6 : 1 33.2 9.3 6/21
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Thank you John Duncan
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What’s the best way to secure winding checks to the fore grip Using aluminum ones right now Thanks John d
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Thank you ! John d
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Would anyone care to comment on advantages of Carbon fiber blanks vs graphite . I certainly see advantages in the grips Just not knowledgeable enough about blanks in general Thank you John d
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Thanks everyone ! several very good points ! John d
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Is it customary to grind off the little bard or protrusion At the beginning of the guide ? Thank you Jd
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Thanks everyone I really appreciate the help I’ll stay away from the tape and secure a hand rest John d
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Will painters tape give me a straight clean edge on my epoxy applications Thank you
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Thanks to everyone Client has his own jet, hince. 1 piece should work I will look at all of these suggestions and try to select the best one A lot of good information and questions I didn’t think of Thanks again John d
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Looking to build a “ bonefish spinning rod for a good friend Not sure what to choose Fish range from 3-10 lbs mostly in the 5 lbs range very fast Probably be casting very small shrimp or crabs ? On 10-15 lb braid Appreciate any and all suggestions Thanks J Duncan
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Thank you all , I’ve got some real good ideas now John d
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Thank you J d
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Would anyone care to share if they are using any special lamp or lights to improve rod building . Looking at the Ott and Phive product Thank you J duncan
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Again thanks to everyone ! I need to revisit my builds and try out the taller guides John’s
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Thanks That’s good information I see now I may need to match the reel up more closely to the guide and it’s location John d
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What the purpose of using a taller guide rather than a normal spin cast guide . Fishing for 50 years and I don’t think I ever saw a “tall “ guide till I started building rods Thanks John d
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Thanks I’ll try that thread John d
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I have seen what looks like wrapping that resembles carbon fiber Could anyone share where I might out the details on thread , procedure Thanks John d
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Thank you , all good information John d
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