I have a project that I've been procrastinating on for about 3 years now. The time has come to start this rod but I've been running into some snags (no pun intended). Merrick Tackle was the the supplier of Andrew's Fishing Products and I just got word today Mudhole will not be selling Andrew's products. Before I contact Matagi in Japan, does anyone have some suggestions?
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Versitex offers this service.
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Ken, To be quite frank I have no idea. I do not fly fish so I know very little about fly line, blanks, etc. I'm just trying to do some R&D for a customer. But I'm sure someone out there can answer that question for you. <>Dave
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I was hoping some of you "fly" guys could help. Besides Sage does any other company make a 0 wt. fly rod blank? Thanks<>Dave
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Gabe, Please unlock your email I have some information to send you. Dave
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Versitex still have some hard to find inventory so, it's worth a phone call.
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Versitex has some Shikari fly blanks
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Aaron, I just look through a 2007 catalog and there was no blanks with the prefix "MD". Sorry Dave
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www.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Catalog/Lamiglas-Liquidation-Musky Check out this link <>Dave
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Take a look at CTS Rod Blanks and United Composite-USA Rod Blanks. They have a few 6' Ex-Fast rod blanks. <>Dave
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Versitex has that rod blank listed on there website. I would call on Monday and see if they have it. <>Dave
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Any suggestions on a 10' crappie rod blank? It doesn't seem to be a lot of 10' UL-L blanks out there to chose from. Thanks, <>Dave
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I would like to make a few flocked handles. I'm very familiar with the process but will the material hold up over time or will it be something that I will have redo in a few years? <>Dave
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I only use them on cork to cork/composite cork to composite cork or any combination. I find that they work better than epoxies because (1) they expand as they cure filling in any small voids between cork rings(2) most of them dry a tannish color so joints are virtually invisible (3) I find that they sand easier than epoxies. Here are a few tips: wear gloves or at the very least wash it off your
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This is my first time using flex coat lite as a first coat step and it turned cloudy. I use a syringe type for accurate part a and b mixing as well as an automatic epoxy mixer. I have never had this problem in the last 4 years of building fishing rods. Has anyone run into this problem? If so, is it safe to put the flex coat regular over top of the lite? When it fully cures, will it fully cur
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I'm restoring an old surf rod (Sea King). The rod has some 1/2" wide gold tape in front and in back of the guide wraps. I would like to duplicate this, so I was wondering: Has anyone been there done that and knows where I could find this tape? Thanks, <>Dave
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Jeff, I visit Versitex about twice a month. I know they have a bunch of Shikari blanks that are seconds for $25. These blanks have no blank I.D. and are stack in a few bins. The All Star blanks I've seen have been in the original packaging with original I.D. tags . Personally , I have dealt with Versitex for about a year now and have had no problems. Since I've pick up my orders I can't c
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Well it sounds like I'll be buying the jig sooner then later. Thanks for the feedback. <>Dave
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I'm just trying to get some pros & cons on these bits. Thanks, <>Dave
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Frank, Look at the lures that you use, if you never use anything more than a 1/4 oz. than go if the G. loomis SJ720. If you throw some heavier lures like 5/16-3/8 oz. I would say go with the St. Croix 3S63MLXF. Both blanks will give you versatility it just depends on the versatility you need. <>Dave
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Bill, I'm not sure why no one can send an email through the buy/sell page, but I'm sorry to say that the steady rest has already been sold. <>Dave
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It's a spinning blank. To be used with both lures and live bait. I guess that info would help. <>Dave
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I need some help choosing a rod blank for small steam trout fishing. Any info would be greatly appreciated. <>Dave
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Scott, I was just looking through some of my stuff to try to find one of those guides for you. I'm sorry to say I did not find one for you, but I have some info that might help you. I have a set of those guides on one of my rods. I measured the ID ring size of a #6 ring because I didn't remember being able to purchase a #7 guide. The ring size on the #6 was approximately .205" which is
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I read last year on the forum that Super Sticker handles/reel seats had the G loomis name on the handle. Can anyone who has ordered or used one in the last few weeks tell me if this is still the case?
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Would anyone know what kind of rubberized adhesive they use in making rubberized cork? <>Dave
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I've tried it on 2 rods as samples. First, scuffing with scotch brite. Then, Pactra for color. Finally, Perma Gloss as my top coat. I had no problems with Perma Gloss to Pactra but, I had an adhesion problem with Pactra to bare graphite. I would never sell one to my customers. It would be asking for problems. <>Dave
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Ed, Foam brushes tend to absorb too much epoxy and they create a ton of bubbles. I would stick to brushes. <>Dave
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Mo, I've been using Elmer's Golden Oak Filler for years and have not had any problems/complaints. When I saw the ad on Mudhole for cork filler I thought to myself it look just like Elmer's Golden Oak Filler. Well, I think you have just confirmed that. I agree with Big John support the sponsors. <>Dave
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Mo, I've been using Elmer's Golden Oak Filler for years and have not had any problems/complaints. When I saw the ad on Mudhole for cork filler I thought to myself it look just like Elmer's Golden Oak Filler. Well, I think you have just confirmed that. I agree with Big John support the sponsors. <>Dave
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