Mike Hubbert Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Another point is syringes are not the most > accurate method to measure small amounts of epoxy, > weight is. Contact the manufacturer to get weight > ratios between catalyst and resin. Using a 3 > place (0.000) digital scale, add catalyst then > resin adjusted to catalyst weight. > H
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Thank you Norm. I have some deciding to do but I'll definitely update here when I do. I appreciate you and everyone's time.
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don’t do a lot of surf rods, and those that > I’ve done I used KW guides in a NGC. However, > with that said Fuji recommends the RV25 (55.9 mm), > RV16 (36 mm), and KW12H (25.6 mm) as reduction > train height grouping for surf rods. The SeaGuide > XQ25H (55 mm), XQ16H (35 mm), and XQ12H (26 m
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Ryan Edamatsu Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In my opinion, I think the New Guide Concept is > the more ideal layout for your 11ft surf rod. The > KR concept is more ideal for rods using 14lb mono > and under or 30lb braid and under. Essentially, > rods smaller and lighter than yours. > > You can definitely use the KW guides for the
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Thanks Norm! it is good to know that there is a more economical way of doing the KR concept layout even if it means venturing away from Fuji guides. I'm curious to know how SeaGuide compares to Fuji guides. What are your experience with them?
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oh man thanks for taking the time to refer me to the discussion instead of saying "use the search function" like I should have and for the encouraging words. much appreciated.
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Hi I'm doing research on how to build my first surf rod and my question is based on the article on Anglers Resource website titled "Building the KR Concept Spinning Rod" So I decided to go with the 11' Black Hole East Coast 2-6oz lure rated blank and build it according to the KR concept. The article suggests some guidelines like using the KL25H stripper if using lines greater 20lb
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Francis Santangelo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Pretty sure the mudhole hand wrappers can go on > the mudhole tracks that the RBS power wrappers > use. > > I just got the RBS Pro G2 power wrapper and I’m > pretty happy with it. If you have the money i > would say it’s worth it Is there a reason you chose the RBS Pro G2 power w
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Hi I am looking to start building surf rods mainly for stripe bass. Is there a hand wrapper that I can convert into a power wrapper when I decide to upgrade later? If not. what is the best hand wrapper in the current market? Thanks
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Hi I'm looking to get into building surf rods and was wondering if there is a list of recommended surf rod blank manufacturers. I only know of Lamiglas, ODM, Jigging World, and Century. What are some other reputable surf rod blank manufacturers I should consider? Thanks
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