Christmas present for Brother
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Made for Brother in Law
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Guide photo
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Fugi Concept SIC guide used
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I had a great time at the show this weekend seeing old friends and meeting new ones. This event is a must see for rod builders as you have the opportunity to meet the people and experience the best by far rod building components available In this industry. I had the opportunity this year to represent American Tackle as a ProStaff team member. One of the highlights for me was my fellow pro st
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I would like to add to Joaquim's post that he also has customers in North Carolina that are already using this new product and are extremely satisfied with the results. I have been using the Cork 4Us Electric oven for several years now as my good friend Norm Hull purchased one at the ICRBE in High Point. The simplicity of using this product where you open a can, brush vanish on your wraps th
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Thanks for your suggestions, I am putting an order for several different shades of the color to include " Pea Soup" lol Brad
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Im hoping I can get some help on the thread color that matches the green on the "Monster Drink" cans. I have ordered the neon green that in the product book it looked perfect but now that is on the rod it is too yellow. Thanks for all reply's!! Brad Hetzel
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Is there any other type of tree bark that can be used? Thanks Brad Hetzel
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I have recently picked up a few Vintage handle kits that are 2 piece, wooden butt and foregrip. Im looking for suggestions on what kind of blanks that would work for these. The butt and foregrip are recessed where a real seat will go and I suspect I will only drill the foregrip out to place the blank into. Looking to use for saltwater application surf, inshore, etc. Thanks for all reply's B
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Todd, Your email address is hidden, I was casting in the competition Friday and captured some photos of the event. One of them was your son getting his rod from Bill. I could forward you the photos if you would like them. Brad Hetzel
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You can get to the Mud hole site by "clicking" in the Sponsors list on your left. Then go to the Blanks: /Mud-Hole-Custom-Builder-Rod-Blank: /Sanded-Unsanded-Graphite-Rod-Blanks page.
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In my opinion anything you get from Mud Hole will be a good experience for you! I have built rods on the Mud Hole blanks with terrific results. I built a rod on a CRB blank that the customer told me it was the best rod he had ever owned. Im really impressed with their MHX blanks that they are carrying now. For the money you cannot beat these blanks!! Brad Hetzel
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I have built a Spinning rod with one, I use an older FIN-NOR AHAB 8 for the reel. Built for for inshore fishing in the Carolinas. I have been catching winter trout and Red fish here over the Christmas holidays. The tip is fast enough to not spook the trout when they take a plug and has enough backbone to land big Red fish. Very light, reminds me of the IMX blanks. (Without the cost)
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I have had luck going to @#$%& sites and searching for the decals. I used some finger nail decals recently and had a great result that I was very happy with. Brad Hetzel
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Does anyone have any method for splitting a Micro tip tops? Thanks for all replys Brad Hetzel
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Bad News! this is the last year G-Loomis will provide blanks for custom rod building. Great News! Gary Loomis has a new rod building business. " North Fork Composites" See link to the left! Brad Hetzel
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I have found a theme that I was looking for in Finger Nail decals. I was wondering if anyone has ever used these on their custom rods? Thanks for all reply's Brad Hetzel
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I have a customer that is requesting a Betty Boop design rod. Is there a decal that someone makes that is out there? I have looked into the catalogs of a couple of suppliers that I use but have not seen a decal as of yet. Thanks for all reply's Brad Hetzel
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If I remember right some of these kits come with the finish in pre packaged envelopes and if you don't squeeze all of the contents out of each packet, you will not get the exact one to one mix that with some Manufactures you will require for a finish that wont be tacky. Being this is your second rod you may find that you are starting a hobby that has an addictive edge to it and you will be mo
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Thanks everyone, Yes, I was looking here for any sponsors that may be carrying these now. I spoke to Ryan and he does sell them there. I asked him if he had seen the CTS Blanks as it reminded me of the lightweight surf blank that I saw in Highpoint this year at Fishsticks booth. Thanks again Brad Hetzel
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Does anyone know who carriers the Century Surf blanks? I was down at the outer banks this week and stopped into Hatteras Jacks and he showed me a couple of the Century Blanks, the C3 and the Kompasite (sp?) Thanks for all reply's Brad Hetzel
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If he is a friend I would get something like SIC or some quality that will hold up as a replacement,
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I have tried to recreate the G-Loomis surf rod grip and I have used the 3M surface walk tape. The grip is so gritty that I could saw someones head off with it. Is there something that anyone knows of that could soften down the texture of the tape? Heat maybe. The G-Loomis grip has a simular texture but dosnt have the abrasive feel to it. Thanks for all replys Brad Hetzel
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Doc, Is was an honor to meet you, I have several of your videos, and refer back to them often. Your 2 DVD set on weaving your yellow fin tuna captures step for step on how this weave is done! Who needs a left list when you can watch the master do it, with masking tape to boot!!!! Thanks for your input on the pictures posted, you always take the time to give everyone a reason to keep up th
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Thanks For the replys Bruce, Bob. This is a on one of the surf rods I saw at this place in Evansville In. as I was going home over Thanksgiving that sell G-Loomis. I bet they had every G-Loomis rod that they make. It appears that G-Loomis dont make all of their blanks available that they use on some of their own rods. I havnt worked on a G-Loomis blank yet, but I look forward to, and wanted
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Does anyone have information on the wrap that G-Loomis uses for their 12' Surf SU1448 rods? It feels like that rhino liner material they spray inside of truck beds to me. Has a rough texture feel, I suspect its a wrap of some sort, dont know! Thanks for all replys Brad Hetzel
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Thanks Everyone!! Looking foward to this years show, it is so nice to be in Raleigh and have High Point in the backyard. But Im still planning on staying overnight and making a weekend out of it. See yall at the show!! Brad Hetzel
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I know I have seen a copy of a sheet that records the customers name and rod build specs used for each custom blank on this forum. But I cannot find a copy of it anywhere on my PC. Could someone please repost a copy of what they use when building customer rods. Im wanting to start keeping this data on the rods I build. I have received some positive feedback on several of my rods, and I find
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Well I have thought it through went and counted my issues and I have 6. So im off to renew my subscription. That looks like the best indication I could have found. Brad Hetzel
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