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I’ve done some reading in that post. Tom thanks for dispelling some of e myths I’ve seen out there. I think my plan is just to use this info to customize my builds in the future. Maybe a cranking rod can be aligned to increase flex when loading the rod for casting? Perhaps a rod is too stiff on the straightest axis but is perfect for my application when on spine? While it’s great to know where th
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I do a lot of mixed species fishing on the Ohio River. I frequently encounter large Hybrids and catfish. Would the added durability of the B4 not also be advantageous there?
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Hello All, I stumbled across the video linked below where Gary seems to contradict popular opinion on guide placement: He seems to state that guides should be placed on top of the bend for casting setups and below for spinning. Am I interpreting this wrong? If no, what are everyone's thoughts on this? I suppose i get the casting distance argument, but wouldn't this put the rod under inc
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Hello All, Quick question here: I'm looking into building my first Frog rod and from there description it seems like the Bass 4 is a clear upgrade over the C4, but I can't find any real world comparisons between the 2 and it seems like most people still build on the C4. Has anyone tried these blanks? Is there something that I'm missing?(perhaps a trade off in sensitivity or some other negative
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Question after reading up on the dual line status tension test: When performing this test, if the goal is to create a 90 degree triangle from essentially the unflexed tip to the weight, does anyone measure this out? Does it matter?
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When you say that the NFC blanks are more sensitive, are you referring specifically to the X-Ray line, or are the other blanks also more sensitive? Had I not founds Rodgeeks I likely would be planning to build w/ a NFC blank, but their site was a bit confusing. Rodgeeks seemed to have the cost, quality, and ease of understanding I was looking for. Both brands intrigue me because of their affiliat
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Joel Babin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The rodgeeks 7' MH/M (glass/composite) was my > second build, and actually the first blank I > purchased. It's great for slinging crankbaits up > to 5xd, however I don't feel it has the power for > chatterbaits. I actually built on the 7-9 H/M > (glass/composite) trimmed down to 7-3 and feel it &
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I'll definitely attempt a static load test. I've just briefly read about it on Angler's Resource and it seems pretty essential. How do you track the bend prior to guide installation to compare it later? My main question regarding the Tip Top guide is actually fairly Fuji specific. The top of the line tips for the K series(next build....) are easy enough to find, but I can't seem to figure out
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Hello All, After a fair amount of research I think I'm ready for my first build, and I wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts/could let me know if I'm missing anything. Blank:Rodgeeks 7' S-Glass MH/M Guides: Fuji KW-KB-KB (I'm still a bit lost when it comes to the Tip Top?) I plan to use CC Silver Alconite and follow Rodgeeks' size, & spacing info Reel Seat: Fuji PULS Grips: CRB For
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