Sounds great to me. Batson has been awesome since I have been dealing with them. I use them almost exclusivly for components and blanks. I have all of my decals made locally so it is not an issue as far as company logo goes. Sometimes the customer wants the factory decal and sometimes not. I hope there are no hurt feelings. David Banaka
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That is what I did. I was just curious. I call and ask them. Most of the time they do not care. Again, I do not want to bash on Batson. They are a bunch of great folks. David Banaka
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I love Batson and the products they produce. I pretty much use them exclusivly unless a customer wants something else. I have to say that the decals I have gotten with the last several blanks have been really bad. They have been all crinkled and I cannot even use them. Has anyone else gotten these or is it just my bad luck? No offense to anyone. It just slowed things down for me.
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Mark, Thanks. I was thinking of going with the 20 and then down to a 16 and so on. Thanks for the advice folks. Dave
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I was but he wants regular guides. I should have elaborated. He is using it for a halibut rod here in Oregon. Dave
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Big Dave
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I need the guide sizes for a Seeker 50-80. Should I start with a 16 or a 20? Thanks
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I turn all my rods at 12 RPM and everything comes out perfect. Dave
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Andy, I am in Oregon.
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Any, I tried mixing it slow. I still got the same thing. When I get some time I will do a few practice runs. I love the leveling properties of it. I just had the bubble issue. David Banaka
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I had the same problem working in 70 degrees or so. I am back to using Flex Coat high build and am staying with it. I do want to say that I am not saying anything bad about the product. It works for many people from what I read. I just do not have time to take a chance on a less than perfect finish when I am building a custom rod for a customer. When I use Flex Coat I measure it in a c
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I am just curious why you would want to go with a 3 piece? Travel Rod? David Banaka
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I use Sulky for all my metalic work. I will not touch anything else. David Banaka
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Rainshadow are the only blanks I use here in Oregon now. The quality and price are great. I have customers who like them better than our other blank manufacturers hands down. Keep u the good work Bill, Kerry and family. David Banaka
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When applying finish, I always go back a few guides to check for bubbles. I then hit them with an alcohol torch. As the finish obsorbs intot the thread air is pushed out. I find most of my bubbles coming form the gude feet tunnels where the thread comes over the top of the put then meets the blank again. Once I am done with finishing all of the guides I go back again and double check. A bubb
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95% od the rods I build are 8.5 or 9 foot rods for salmon and steelhead. You will be fine with a two piece and traveling with the rod is much easier. Some people swear that a one piece is the only way to go. To be honest I have had more 1 piece rods return for a break then two piece. David Banaka
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Bill, Thanks for the prompt reply. David Banaka
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Sorry. BPCT tip top is what I meant to put in there. David Banaka
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I was loooking at the guides and noticed that they have a BPCT black chrome frame with a TiCh coated ring but they do not have the UD guide to match. Am I missing something or did they leave it out? I hope they have them. That would make a very nice looking guide. Thanks, David Banaka
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I have a friend who want the following for a trolling rod for albicore. 20-50 (or something close) rod at 6'6, 1-5oz . I was looking at seeker, but I am not set on them. Thanks, David Banaka
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Sorry. It posted twice.
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I am seeing all these questions about this. I understand how it works, but I am not clear on why it is the best thing to do. What is the sole purpose of it? Thanks David Banaka
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I meant 10 not 18 LOL Sorry about that David Banaka
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I would use 12, 18, two 8's and the rest 7
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Andy, What do they polish it with? Do you know? Thanks for the information. David Banaka
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I have done a lot fo referbishes on rods and have refinished the blanks with a urithane based coating. They all come out great and I have has not problems. Lamiglas has the polished graphite finish. Do they put any kind of coating over the polished graphite? Thanks, David Banaka
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Is it a forecast component. If it is and you ardered the right reel seat componets, you should not have to cut anything. I have used many Forecast fly seats and they all come together perfectly. If it is a forcast component you can call them to see if you have the right stuff. Dave
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What is the blank rated at? Spinning or casting? David Banaka
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I should have elaborated more. I am talking about painting a reel seat differant colors. Thanks, David Banaka
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Has anyone tried spray painting Dura Coat on reel seat? A co worker uses it on some of his guns and it is a really strong flexible coating. I was wondering if it would hinder tightening screwing down the hood. David Banaka
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