I am trying to make my own weave pattern of the IAFF sticker. After watching Kerry Hansen I believe I can do the weave but I can not figure out how to get the proportion correct. For examle if I put my pattern on graph paper how do I know how big it will ne on my rod. Is there a rule of thumb like so many threads per inch and that will translate into lines on hte graph paper if you use a certain
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I went to the NW rodbuilders show at the Lamiglass plant in Woodland WA. I can't believe the way we were treated. I am a new rod builder and everyone from the gentlemen doing the presentations to the other rod builders could not have been more friendly and helpful. I have been involved in several different industries and never have I seen company owners and individuals treat each other with such
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Thanks, going to cabelas now Chris
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I got my catalog almost a week ago and so far I love it and look forward towearing it out. Thanks for all the hard work. Chris
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I appreciate that guys but I would like to find out who makes the blanks and buy from them, they probably have more of a selection than cabelas does.
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I bought a new spinning rod a fish eagle II from cabelas that I use for steelhead. I absolutely love this rod and would like to build a casting rod like it. Does aqnyone know who makes the Fish Eagle II blanks for cabelas? If not could someone who is familiar with these rods please point me to a blank that is similar and reasonably priced. Thanks for all the help Chris
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I need a Medium power fast action casting blank for steelhead, does St Croix make such an animal in the dark cobalt blue? How much? Thanks Chris csporter@peoplepc.com
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I'm looking to build my second rod and I would like a dark blue blank to match my new ABU-GARCIA 4600 C-4. Do the new rainshadow rods come in dark blue? You can see my first rod in the photos section keywords: my first rod ever, firefighter 451 Chris
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