The Judge I built on is one heck of a crank bait rod. Getting another. Of course this is all personal opinion stuff.
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Don't take a flashlight when fishing. Love that
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Well I just jumped through the hoops of Instagram installation and saw one of the videos you referred to Billy. That looks pretty slick
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Thank you for that first hand information Mr Vivona. Firsthand information was what I was looking for. Appreciate your response. I’ve been wrapping guides with thread for about 3 decades but things change. Stumbled upon this video and was curious. Again I appreciate your real world perspective.
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This is the video that has me curious: I may try contacting this fellow. Wouldn't cost that much to give it a shot I guess but learning curves are pretty steep for me. And too, would hate to foul up a blank in the process. Anyway, was just looking for some firsthand experience.
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I didn't find any results for "UV curing finish" at all. Pretty obvious few use it I guess.
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Will do, thanks
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I’ve searched here and didn’t see any mention of this product and procedure. Wondering about giving it a shot but would like to hear some experiences with it.
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Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it.
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Thank you Robert. That is the sort of information I was hoping for. I have found an Rx6 Rainshadow with a line rating of 1 to 4 lb. Since you do this sort of thing, you prefer glass over graphite? I'll give Utmost a call this morning.
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yea, considering that
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I'm looking for an ultra light blank for small stream trout spin fishing. Fellow has requested a 4'10" length. I've found a decent 5'5" blank but he thought that may be to long. I don't have any experience in this type fishing so I'm kind of lost on this one. He'll be pitching very small lightweight baits and lures. Hoping someone can steer me in the right direction here.
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Thanks Joel. Believe that helps. I'll be trying this soon.... again. Joel Wick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > By hand, lathe off. > > Often with the tail stock retracted, because I > previously slipped the tubing over the foam from > the tail stock end of the mandrel. Just be sure to > reestablish the tail stock before parting off
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I'd certainly like to see a video of this. Not sure I'm following the use of power pro to cinch and shape the ends. You running the lathe under power when doing this or spinning by hand? Joel Wick Wrote: > I coat the foam with Two-Ton epoxy before > shrinking. Immediately after shrinking the tube, > while it is still hot, wrap one loop of 100lb test > Power Pro line or simi
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Joel Wick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Heat shrink tubing over foam core works well, too. > Very fast and simple. Wish I knew your secret. I've tried heat shrink many times over foam core but never got the ends where I was satisfied.
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Small piece of pen blank
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I finally broke down and ordered this yesterday. I've been using a DL713 for several years. Last year I added their Dual Control Wrapping and Finishing motor to the DL713. Talked to John yesterday to see what to do about upgrading to the DC777 using my existing parts. He walked me through the parts I'd need and I got them ordered. Pretty excited about this upgrade.
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I've had the same experience. I screwed up an order with a reel seat and grip recently. Entirely my error but they sure took care of it. Probably cost them more in time than the parts they helped me with. They aren't the only sponsor on the board that does this sort of thing but the ones that do get my repeat business.
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Another thing about Flexcoat, their customer service is second to none.
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<p>Needing to repair this ferrule between rod blank and chuck style handle - it's loose. They glued on?</p>
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1st composite skin grip over balsa wood.
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better picture of the leather work.
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Had a whip maker braid another handle. This is over a piece of balsa wood.
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A friend who is a leather worker & whip maker made this handle from Kangaroo hide.
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A friend who is a leather worker & whip maker made this handle from Kangaroo hide.
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Chris Catignani Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Niel...the Texalium (colored) may have a tendency > to chip the colored coting. > This is why you tape it and cut it. > Just be a little carfull pulling off the tape. > Pull it from the inside out towards the end. That's been been my issue - just slight chipping at the cut. Thanks for the sugg
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Robert A. Guist Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- >or a small diamond dremel wheel. Well that I haven't tried. Thank you
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