Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Kevin, is it offered on Apple's app store? Not on > Android's. Mick - yes it is still available on Apple App Store. Here is what it looks like when I open the App:
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I'm having same issue on iPhone App. Noticed it last week prior to the Global IT Meltdown on Friday, July 19th, 2024. So, seems to be an issue on both Android and iPhone. For me the App opens up with no problem but is not showing any content....
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Only way to know for sure is to tape on guides and test cast it. Sounds like you have very little flex when testing between butt guide and next guide so for me I’d stick with the “on-paper” progressive spacing and leave it alone. It’s not going to hurt the static load testing and for me it would just look better than a big gap…. All you might gain by increasing gap is reducing a runner guide.
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Will - this is what I've been doing on my casting builds (freshwater bass rods with low profile bait casting reels). I have been using the KW10, KW5.5 then 2 or 3 KB's of either 4.5 or 5 size and the rest KT's. The way I space them that I like is to set my Butt guide based on the reel being used. For low profile bass reels ~19" seems to work well. Then from there, I measure distance from
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I don't know of any third party chuck that would fit directly on the Flexcoat wrapper/dryer. I'm guessing you could add a 3 or 4 jaw chuck but you'd loose the slip clutch aspect of your unit. You could look at something like this: Flexcoat sells an option to accommodate different sizes... What I do is just use the larger chuck that came with unit and use Blank Extensions like these .
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I've used Prokote, Flexcoat High Build and HB UV, and Gen 4. All do the job. I like the bubble release with Gen 4 and I generally don't have to mess with any heat while applying it to get a good end product. With Flexcoat I use some quick heat after application for bubble release. So yes I like both FlexCoat and Gen 4. Most of my builds lately have been using Gen 4
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Another quick question. I generally glue my butt cap on toward end of my build. Anyhow, a few times now when glueing up I've had the butt cap have a gap which I'm pretty sure is because everything is air tight and the air pressure pushes back... If I see it happening right away I can add some tape to hold things in place but if there is any excess glue sometimes that gets messy. Also been thi
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Added pic in post if you don’t want to view in Dropbox
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Hi all - quick question regarding trying to match the color of the cork from the Fuji IPS Cork Adapter (Fuji item BGS25C). I recently did a spinning grip using this adapter and I have noticed that the natural cork I added is a darker color than the cork with the adapter. Anyone else come across this? Also has anyone found a source of cork rings that is a pretty close match to the adapter? H
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Added the couple new DS X-ray C602 blanks released by NFC. Got the info from the email on the release of these new blanks. Manufacturer Series Model ID Length (Inches) IP (Grams) AA ERN NFC X-ray C602 DS 710-1 85 360 76 14 NFC X-ray C602 DS 760-1 90 360 76 14 If you have any new measurements add them into this thread and I will add them into the spreadsheet. Happy 4th of July.
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Add the couple of NFC SW and also added two more blanks from Stryker (two of the same blank). Also corrected the couple length errors mentioned above. Manufacturer Series Model ID Length (Inches) IP (Grams) AA ERN Blank Weight (Oz) NFC Delta SW764 90 941 65.7 28.42 NFC Delta SW765 90 1218 62.7 35.25 Stryker SB SB710EX 94 1256 67 36.5 4.02 Stryker SB
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Check with Decal Connection. I spoke with them at EXPO earlier this year and I believe they produce all the decals for NFC.
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Added in the NFC IS-694 blanks posted about above and also added the NFC Mooching Pro 1063-2 with info from manufacturer via email at release. I also added several Stryker blanks that I've been wanting to checkout. All that info added into Spreadsheet and listed below. Manufacturer Series Model ID Length (Inches) IP (Grams) AA ERN NFC X-ray IS 694 81 430 78 15.93 NFC X-ray IS 694 81 440
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Been following this thread with interest as I'm getting ready to spin up a couple of swimbait rods. Got some Stryker and NFC blanks that I've put up on the board to check deflections and get CCS numbers... Anyhow, what really peaked my interest is the discussion on guide trains and double foots vs single foots for the heavy swimbait / musky rods. I was leaning towards going with single foots
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For posterity below is a link to a folder with three PDFs that I believe have been mentioned/referenced in this thread and others.
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Some great info in this thread. I'm generally running fairly long leaders so may give it a try to do a little compare/contrast to the normal 3 guide reduction train. I'm working on a couple right now that have the typical 16-8-5.5 with a 5.5 kb then KT 5's for runners. First time I've had larger KB than remaining runners. Not a significant difference but hopefully will allow my leader knots t
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Corrected the data on spreadsheet for the REVS72ML. Also added info for the REVS72L. Both are below and on the spreadsheet. Thanks for heads up on need for correction Manufacturer Series Model ID Length (Inches) IP (Grams) AA ERN Pieces Rainshadow Revelation Travel REVS72L-3SB 86 270 72 11.88 3 Rainshadow Revelation Travel REVS72ML-3SB 86 400 71 15.1 3
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Here are some blanks that I picked up at ICRBE and also a few others I hadn't previously measured. Manufacturer Series Model ID Length (Inches) IP (Grams) AA ERN Pieces Voodoo Crappie VD-IF968-2 114 293 63 12.49 2 Rodforge HTD 76MLF 90 416 73 15.51 1 Rodforge NSB 76MM 90 363 68 14.07 1 Rodforge NSB 76MM w/ 6" off butt 84 357 67 13.86 1 Rainshadow Eternity ETEC 76 MH 90 808 71 25.
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Hi all - sorry been a little while since I've updated spreadsheet. Anyhow, I updated to add above two posts from David and Evan. Also I had info from the Rainshadow Rev Travel Series blank model REVS72ML-3SB emailed to me. Additionally, I reached out to Geoff at Batson looking for some numbers on potential A-rig and/or big flutter spoon rods and he gave me some numbers on the Revelation SW966
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Was able to dig into this a bit further and find what looks to be three other Carbon Fiber Split Grips that will mate up nicely with the Aero size 16 seat. The front of the grip where it mates into Aero seat needs to be ~25mm or 0.98 inches OD. See below: NFCG010C01 from Northfork Composite at following link: This will work and perk that it comes in multiple colors FCSGRGS4-350 from For
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Here is a picture from their website
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Hi all - trying to find source for CFX 3" tapered split grip that fits Aero 16 seat. See link below. MudHole is currently out of stock. Or do you know of other similar Carbon Grips that are shaped similarly to fit the Aero 16 Seat? Below is link to CFX site showing the grip. Thanks
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Looking forward to the show checking out all the Batson goods.
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Here are some pics of test wraps with no CP. Checkout Fuji Color 19 or prowrap 807 white. The Fuji poly won’t give you the Translucent look but still darkens with finish applied.
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > To do it right you have to have a distance that > you anchor down that is used all the time, I > believe it was 12 inches in the original articles. > My bookcase was just about that deep so that is > how I started, I just piled and jammed books on > top till it was solid and went from there, a
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I just have a very generic understanding of what "bumping" is... If you can provide a little more description of what the technique is and the anticipated size of the fish being targeted I'm thinking some guys on here can give you better recommendations. My understanding is that bumping is essentially just a controlled drift with bottom bouncing type rigs in heavy current areas (l
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Try adding several wraps of tape just beyond guide wrap towards tip(enough to keep guide from moving). Someone on here passed that onto me and it helps. Also, make sure blank is well supported as a little flex can cause havoc. Finally, some people use fly tying bobbins when wrapping towards tip. Definitely they are tricky to wrap.
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Added David's post above to database and also added several additional NFC X-Ray C602 models and one new X-ray model that had information provided by manufacturer via a promotional email. Manufacturer Series Model ID Length (Inches) IP (Grams) AA ERN Pieces NFC X-ray MB733 87 557 76.4 19.38 1 NFC X-ray P700 84 114 65 5.7 1 NFC X-ray C602 ST 933-2 111 293 73 12.5 2 NFC X-ray C602 ST 9
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Brent - only issue is that you will be adding a tiny bit extra weight (from Guide, Wrap, and Epoxy) out toward the tip with the KB's rather than KT's. More of an issue on a lighter power rod given how small the KB's are it is difficult to say if you will notice the difference. With the smaller KT's results improve with practice. A couple of tips that folks on here gave me: 1. Make sure your
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Here are some pics of some thread and wraps all on a dark carbon test blank. I am a fan of the Nylons that become translucent with finish applied. Only downside is that you can't hide trim tags in most cases so keep that in mind.
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