Thanks guys. Sounds like I'll go for the St. Coix UL.
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Good morning. Wondering what you guys would recommend for a crappie jigging blank in the St. Croix line.. Mainly jigging up to 1/4 oz. jigs in 30 feet of water. Would I want a moderate action balnk due to their paper-mouths? Graphite vs. glass? Thanks for your help
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Ken, Thanks for responding. The size tips that I am looking at are 0.35mm and 0.5mm. Limited color selection is a problem as the tips are too small for silver and gold, as they have particles of mica in the ink. Bob
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Anyone use a Rapidograph pen for your inscriptions? If so, what size tip? Does it work better than a dip pen?
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I have a St. Croix SCV 66MLF that broke cleanly 6 inches from the tip. A friend has suggested Rod Bonding an inner plug made from a solid graphite ice rod and wrapping over the repair. The area in question sees little flex, and I would use a 2 inch plug. Any advise? Thanks, Bob
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I ordered mine thru Cabela's. They come in 3 different strengths. e-mail me and I can give you the part number.
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Mike, If you have time I would love a copy too. Thanks, Bob
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What are the advantages of a Tennessee handle over a standard spinning handle and seat?
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There are also pictures on St. Croix's website of their spring bobbers. To attach them to the rod you would tie a fly guide near the tip of your rod and insert an appropriately-sized rubber grommet into the fly guide. The St. Croix spring bobber fits snugly in the rubber grommet. The spring bobbers are available from Cabela's by mail order for about $6.00 each. They come in 3 diferent strenghts.
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The double amputee might benefit from an electric reel. I knew an avid fisherman who had a hemorrhagic stroke at a young age which left him with very limited mobility in his right arm. With an electric reel and help getting into the boat, he was fairly independent.
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