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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Thanks, I thought of the Rainshadow recipe for similar blank after I posted the question. The Anglers Resource site was the one I couldn't remember!
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
I succumbed to a 4th of July sale and ordered a North Fork Composites 11.5' surf rod. My first rod is based on a Rainshadow blank, and I was able to use one of their recipes with small modifications. This rod will be used with a spinning reel. I'm wonder where to start as far as choosing number and size of guides, and handle and reel seat components. Any directions welcome.
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
I’m in n the same situation as a he OP. I ordered the best Fuji titanium guides. They appear fine as is. Is sanding them necessary? Thank you.
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Thanks, I ordered!
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
I am planning my first rod. I am not sure whether they will work with the Alps MVT reel seat. My guess is yes?
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Does anyone care to share experience? I'm trying to decide between them. I hope to match up carbon fiber grips, as well.
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Hi Arthur, The OD is .04 mm bigger than perfect. I think I can live with that. I will consider one of the Seaguide seats, as well. Thank you
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Would these match up with an Alps MVT casting reel seat?
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Thanks, I'm sure it won't be the last rod I'll build.
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Are you still a fan of the SeaGuide RS? I can't quite see spending for Torzite at this time. I'm thinking Alps with Fuji Arowanna SIC top, or possibly Seaguide RS.
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Thank you!
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
I have been basing my design on Batson blueprints, but I am not tied to using Alps. Which guides would you suggest? I see Fuji belly and running guides - 4 belly and 6 running? And what would you use for the 12?
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Thank you!
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Thank you!
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
Thank you!
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3 years ago
Mark Dining
I am planning my first rod build. It is going to be a casting rod for casting swimsuits on 1/2-1 oz. jigheads, for halibut, from shore in the SF Bay. I plan on using a Rainshadow IMMP70H blank. I'm going for light weight as I'm 61. I intend to use 12,10, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 as my layout. I have two questions: am I even going to notice the difference between titanium and SS16 Alps MXN guide
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