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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Myles Thanks for the comments - I agree whole-heartedly (except for the spell correction). No I didn't spell "color" wrong - the website is published in the USA - (audience analysis). I can't help if they donn't spel co-rectally (no offense intended at all, please take it in good humour or is that humor (lol). R
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
They seem to be such a good blank. Would anyone like to postulate as to who makes the Mudhole colored Custom Builder Rod blanks? You can private email me if you wish Thanks
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Todd Mine should be arriving this week sometime - but I would like to see the colour blue - any suggestions? Robert
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Any blue ones?
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Has anyone used one? Have there been any pics posted? What are the IM6 ones like? I've ordered a blue one. Robert
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Tom Brand but if Native Americans made them all the better.
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Does anyone know of any American Indian brand of rod blank?
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
If it is possible please to list the names of small companies that manufacture rod blanks.
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Thanks Jason I'm after the thread colours that come with the manufactured rod complete. The client has purchased one 3 months ago and has had a guide part company on the rod Thanks
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Can anyone tell me what are the thread colours are for a GLoomis CBR783 Blend? It's 3 months old. It sounds like it needs a repair job and I haven't seen the rod yet so I don't know if I have the thread to match. Thanks R
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Is W Wiggins a sponsor?
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Can anyone explain what the following qoutes mean from the Mudhole website regarding the GUSA specials - thanks? ... "Due to the production issues surrounding Graphite USA rod blanks we have found it necessary to discontinue ..........." "Production issues"? And " ........Graphite USA may still provide warranty service for them as they include a Lifetime Limited
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Help please I have a blank that is virtually the same colour as Gudebrod Garnet. I'm using blue zirconium guides with a blue Abu Ambassadeur baitcaster I have used the blue burl cork for handles Any suggestions for thread colours appreciated - pictures even better Thank you Robert
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
14. GLoomis
I've been off the rod building a little while - Am I imagining things or has GLoomis blank prices come back a bit?
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Don Your database is very helpful re: searching for a blank - GREAT THANKS You've got private email Robert
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Ellis Thank you - might be a bit light but will keep it in mind Keep the ideas coming
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Don Thank you - looks like a good match
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Am I asking the impossible? A blank to suit - 8 foot, 2 piece, 20-40lb, Spin-Jig type blank, for tackling large pelagics off the rocks - Kingfish, etc? Thanks for the advice R
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
No there was a guy from Quensland - obviously hasn't made it yet
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Has the proposed new Aussie sponsor materialised yet?
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
A blank can't be 100% graphite What is it that glues it all together - polyester, urethane, epoxy, ,,, what? What else is in a blank?
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Karry When do you hope to have your Mega Distributor in Australia? Will we get a heads up? Robert
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Boy we have some talent, skills & knowledge on this Forum Thank you so very much - excellent explanations and guidance R
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Karry Yes guilty - I'm one of those who have used blanks but not components. Why do you ask? Robert Australia
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Are any of the materials we use aromatic hydro-carbons? Flexcoat, Rod Bond, 5 minute epoxys? Thanks
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Good one Ellis - I prefer to fish than to tipple (I'm an Aussie) Fishing and philosophy can't be separated R
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Mark Any fish silhouette really - some fish can be identified in silhouette from above such as tuna that have their front fins almost straight out from their bodies but just a general fish from the above view. Thanks
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Ed Sorry but there ain't no such thing as a dumb truck driver - I'll never except statements like that - people are more valuable than anything. What you said made very good sense to me. Thank you for contributing to the philosophical side of fishing and rod building Robert
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
Do we need to understand why people go fishing to build them the best rod possible? What is it - there is more to fishing than catching fish - What is it? Frankly I build all my own rods but I don't really go fishing to catch fish - so what do my fishing rods need to be .... ??? Do they need something else? Food for thought?
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16 years ago
Robert Heaton
What is it - there is more to rod building than building rods - What is it?
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