Welcome Larry. I use my label machine almost daily; for rods and component tray labeling. Hope all is well. Rick Bennett
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Been a builder for over 35 years. Never used Perma Gloss. Building a white fly rod with white NCP thread and a Pearl Label decal. 2 questions: 1. what do I need to do to the decal and the Prema Gloss seems to be harsh on the test I did? 2. Do I need to do anything to the the white NCP threads? Help an old timer please.
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Lamiglas GSB136-1MH IMO it's the best
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Decal Connection is the best, quality and service.
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Booked! That was convenient and easy! Thanks Tom
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Are you talking about a rod support for the base or a 4' base section?
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I have a Loomis SJ842 GL3 that I will sell. Email me at rodman@rod-man.com or call.
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Tom, How do I delete a listing I placed on the Buy/Sell page? Thank you
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Check the buy /sale 21 New G-Loomis blanks for sale $125 each
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Tom, are the dates set for 2013? Rick Bennett
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I have built quite a number of "bluewater" rods on AT ATX blanks and have found them to be very high in quality. No complaints from customers, in fact just the opposite...they are highly impressed with the quality and performance. Thank you AT.
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Live bait Seeker CLB 704 Spoons Seeker CLB 706
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I have just used 3 sets of the Snake Brand guides on my fly rods and I amvery impressed with the quality.
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Use the cardboard tubes at your own risk. I used to do the same until UPS broke one right in half along with the $350 rod inside. Now I only use heavy guage PVC and I have a commercial account with FedEx...better and less expensive than UPS. The account with FedEx is easy to set up. Good luck. Capt. Rick Bennett Rod-Man Charters and Custom Rods
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Justin, The American Rodsmith rod is for real. The titanium strips are for real, The guides are titanium SIC and that is one of the reasons it is so expensive. I have tried to get them to sell me some blanks and they will not, nor will they give me any info on where they are bought. Possibly the best inshore blank made, Very sensitive and very strong! If anyone gets a lead on these blanks I would
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Mr. Moore, I find your discussion booring and insignificant. And, I would have left it at that point, but then you proceeded to rudely bash the one man who has promoted the rod building business, its craft and knowledge beyond what any other individual could claim to have done. I only hope that he ignores your rudeness and continues to do so. Tom Kirkman, I would gladly state that 99.99% of th
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I am pretty sure Mudhole has them. Call Scott and he'll help you. Great folks. Good building, Rick
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Hi Jay, I don't want to miss anything that Tom puts on. The shows get better every year. How's the fishing up at Harker's Island? Rick
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Hi Tom, Per your post last week have been trying to book the Radisson. They say the block of rooms is not set yet. Do you know when? Thanks, Rick
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Just saw a post about painting blanks. My question is: I cannot find a suitable pink spray paint. I have many calls for a pink rod and need to find a good pink paint. Help! Suggestions please. Thank you, Rick
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Putter, Really enjoyed your marbling seminar. I bought one of the marbled Rose Art x 500 Gel pens. Now where can I get some of them to "practice" with? I really like that pen. Thanks, Rick
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Tom Kirkman you are the man. What a great Rod Builders Show. The vendors were fantastic, the seminars were very informative and the reception was great. My only complaint is I spent too much money, lol. I really got some great bargains and some new things that I had not seen before. The wife got tired of lugging things back to the hotel only to come back and find I had another bundle. See you nex
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Doing some extensive rod refurbishing. Need to change black rods to white. Which spray paint is better when using permagloss as the finish? Thank you. Rick PS: Never used Madeira thread before. Could some one tell me which size Madeira is equal to size A? to size B?
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Thanks everyone. Capt. Rick
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I am about to build my first blank exposed reel seat rod. Although I have been building rods for many years this application is my first and I am seeking the best methods to use so that the exposed blank is not smeared with glue AND the reel seat is properly glued to the blank. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Capt. Rick Bennett
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Thank you gentlemen. Rick
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Help! I want to use some cork sealer on some of the "exotic" cork I bought at the rodbuilders show. I have searched Merrick, Mudhole, and Custom Tackle with no results. Someone please tell me where I can get some cork sealer. Thank you, Rick
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I use size A as an underwrap and size D as an overwrap and on the pound class you mentioned I double the overwrap...wrap it twice. If I use trim bands I use size A. Good Luck, Rick
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