Yes, Seaguide is the next step. I was just hoping to complete my guides sets because I have a lot. Thank you again Norman.
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Like other sites, Versitex doesn't have this guides anymore...
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Norman, I've spent hours chasing them but didn't find this website, thank you ! Sent them a email to know what stock they have. Pierre
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Spencer, what reference are you talking about for Pac Bay ? Minima ? Thank you, Pierre
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Hello Norman, thank you for the offer but I need the exact reference since I have guide sets to complete. Pierre
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Yes I am absolutly certain of the reference, I've used a lot but I need more. They are Black Alconite High Frame Match guides : Commonly used on float rods, feeder rods, ... Pierre
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Hi, Fuji has discontinued this reference last year, if someone has some stock or know where to find them, please tell me ! I'm interested in sizes 8 and 10. Thanks Pierre
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What material do you use to make that kind of ferrule ? Scrap piece of blank ? Thanks, Pierre
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I ordered one MB874 and one MB941 but the MB874 was out of stock, so I finally will get two MB941. Thank you for the answers. Pierre
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Thank you Matthew for the feedback, I didn't pay attention to the MB874 but it may be the answer with 7'3". Do you you think it's more powerfull or equivalent to the MB844 ? I ask because the tip of the 874 is a bit thiner. Pierre
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Hi, does someone have numbers or opinion on this blank ? I'm on a budget to build two 7'6" light saltwater rods to throw up to 1 and 1/4oz I just received a L902 to build a light saltwater rod and I'm quite disapointed with this blank. Quite "noodly" and not as powerfull as what I thought. It looks like a glass cranking blank to me... So I'm looking for other options bu
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Thank you all for the inputs. Pierre
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Hi, I'm looking for custom rod cloth sock in small series, say 50pc, with logo and name on them. Does one of the sponsors can provide that ? Thank you, Pierre
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Roger, I beleive there is no 3C63MXF, but a 3C62MXF that is a little bit more powerfull on the paper. I didn't notice there was a casting version, so thank you for pointing that. Anyway, the numbers I have show the spinning is faster, and less powerfull too. Here in France, St Croix rods are quite rare so I appreciate your feedback. Thanks, Pierre
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Hi, I've been told that the 3S63MXF is a little bit more powerfull and is a bit faster than the 4S63MXF and the 5S63MXF... Does someone can confirm that or have some to compare ? Thanks, Pierre
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Spencer, my mistake (bad english). The Lami weigh 4oz on the paper, but I've read that they weigh more in real life :) Pierre
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Jeremy, Thank you but I've allready get a lot of information on these blanks through the forum. I know they would be a good choice. Billy, Good one ;) There are some options in SC3 or SC2 but not exactly the same models. And they come with a price in the range of the Lami, Phenix or Rainshadow, so I think it's worth comparing them. Kyle, Thank you for your input. USB-771H doesn't exist,
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Hi there, I'm looking for a blank to throw big hard swimbaits up to 6oz, while 4oz will probably be the average. I want something less than 8', but a 8' cut down would be ok. After browsing all this forum and some others, I end up with the following choices : - Saint Croix 4C79HF or 4C80XHF : probably the best choice, but quite expensive. - Phenix Ultra Swimbait USB-790H or USB-711MH.
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Thanks for the answer Tom. I allready know the article about rod repair but I think an oversleeve will be ugly so I was looking for another option... Pierre
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Hi folks, I'll have to repair a broken rod soon. I don't have seen it yet but my customer told me it's a very light rod, with a very soft action, and as it's broken around the 3rd guide from the tip, I think the inside diameter will be very, very small. What material could I use to make an internal repair ? Thanks, Pierre
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I think GMail doesn't have attachement size limit : pierre.lavignotte@gmail.com Thanks, Pierre
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Thanks Jim, what you said make me drooling :P The TXC84-1M is rated as 3/4-3 while the TXC92-1ML (the one you use if I understand correctly) is rated for 1/2-2 1/2. Do you consider these lure ratings are correct ? If you have some pictures or even better a video with this blank fighting a tarpon, please shoot me an email. Thank you, Pierre
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That's what I looked for at first, because they are light and powerfull, but I was told they are too mutch stiff for that application. I can't say since I never had one in hands.
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Hi guys, I'm starting to fish the big cats we have here in europe and it seems that I don't have the rod to handle them... thought my heavier rod will explode yesterday with a 40lbs fish... and there are really, really bigger ones. Many spinning rods are available but I'm a baitcasting guy. I need something 7' long that is able to cast 4oz weights or lures and can handle fish up to 100lbs,
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Hello, I figure out you talk about an article in Rod Maker mag.. wich I can't read here in France :( I wonder what raw material you use to pour EVA grips. Thanks, Pierrot
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Joe, that does make sense. But how to understand "stronger" ? Bending would be not as easy as on a SS guide ? Something like fiber glass vs graphite. Figer glass will not be as strong, but under stress (bending), graphite will break first. Anyway, I will try the Fuji on my next build to see if they are worth the money. Pierre
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Hi all, Is there any weight difference between ACS and ECS ? I do like the ACS design too. Pierre
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Thak you guys for all the answers and the tips to remove the wrap, it worked well with a lighter. Well, maybe I'm a sucker but both Fuji and Amtak say that Ti guides are lighter and stronger than guides with stainless steel frames. I know a guide just CAN'T be indestrucible but I never broke a "standard" guide in about 25 years fishing. That's why I think that guide shouldn't hav
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Hi all, today I went fishing with my new custom rod I just finished this week. St Croix IV 7H blank cut to 6'9" with Amtak TITAN guides from Mudhole, straight EVA handle and C-Blue real seat from Matagi. The rod cast great and is really nice looking. That's my third rod and I'm really happy with it. On a quite strong cast, the line twisted around the 5th guide so it broke and my l
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Hi there, I just found this post doing a search about those blanks. A friend want a 2pc, 7'6" or 8' blank for his father. Nothing high end, just a custom rod to fish sea bass in France with medium hard or soft baits. The choice is really limited with those specs but the Tiger Eye blank seem to match them with the 762 and 802 models. Anyone can advise me about those models in M and
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