Can someone please help me understand the new guide concept? I usually build lighter rods with the kr concept using klh guides. I understand that method to an extent. I am a visual learner so I need to see it work on a rod. I’m building an 8ft saltwater rod for redfish and drum with a 5k certate and 30lb braid My ask is for someone to tell me what guides I need to buy and spacing. I’m
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Looking for advice on building an aftco bait well net. I have seen some finished product but haven’t seen a video on one. If you have built one help me out Do I wrap over the handle or do I need to replace it with something else? If so what did you use? Also looking for a smaller bait net hoop and net for smaller bait buckets for shrimp and minnows. So if you have any suggestions on eit
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That is the one and I have an extension. It was a marketplace purchase
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I don’t have a problem shaping. I need a list of what mandrel and chuck to get.
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I bought a harbor freight lathe with and extension to turn eva and cork but I don’t know what accessories I need. Mandrel, chuck etc. it’s probably something that gets asked a lot. So if it’s a sticky lmk please
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I tried to order from nfc but whoever took my call wasn’t understanding what I fish for in Florida. I can take the rod to Oviedo (get bit, mudhole, American tackle).
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What would be a comparable blank to the lx80hbc? I use it for flounder fishing with 2oz weight and a mullet. Love the rod but want to change a few things like eliminating trigger and possibly spiral wrap
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