Giving them a call is usually the best bet or drop them an e-mail. Good folks with great service.
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I just built my 5 year old niece an MHX S781 (6'-6" 2-6#) that she uses to catch bait when she goes fishing with me. She likes it but she's 5. I've used it a little and actually like it pretty well.
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Bob McKamey Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In the MHX series, we have either the F903-4-MHX > or F904-4-MHX. The blank has a slate grey > finish, no gloss. Both are 9' - 4 pc. blanks, in > either 3 or 4 wt. Bob beat me to it.
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It happens but it's not a Mudhole issue, it's Fed Ex.
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I just start the wrap, place the tip of the foot underneath the wrap & continue wrapping. I've got a set of them that I'll be using in the next few days.
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Thanks Brandon. I'll see if I can get my hands on some pearl white to match my Chronarch.
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Got the bright idea to try my hand painting a reel seat for a new build but I've hit a question on what type of paint to use. Does anyone have any input?
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The decal will be fine with TM light.
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I did something similar with codine. Don't ever wrap guides while taking the stuff, I had a spiral wrapped spinning rod and the grips backwards.
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NCP White or pearl is the closest I have found.
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Casey Abell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mike Kyle Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Thanks for the idea Bill. I have been trying > to > > research making molds etc... to pour your own > > winding checks. There sure isn't much out > there. > > Maybe this would be a good arti
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How about the MHX CS722? It's listed as rated for 1/4-1/2ounce, fast action, medium power, from what you've told us, that seems like a dead ringer for you.
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Billy, It sounds great & I can't wait to see the results.
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I'm fishing 2 of the MHX DS8515 blanks and have liked them those far. It loads very well, especially with light weights, but doesn't sacrifice any power in the butt. I haven't built or fished the RX8 so I can't really compare the 2.
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I wasn't crazy about the guide's weight but that's probably just me. The 2 guide trains weighed pretty close to the same but it felt a little cumbersome to me with the majority of the weight in one place. Others didn't notice it but it just felt off. I got good performance out of it though.
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Fred Trahan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I understand Chuck, but I have seen that scenario > down on the Gulf Coast with bay boats. That's always been my issue. Granted, they're just riding there until I get to the next spot but just about anywhere is better than using one of the guides to me.
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Chuck Mills Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Okay, here's one more advantage in fishing > situations. You can put the hook keeper behind > the reel. Do you like those? I've never been a fan.
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You certainly can't go wrong with the MHX blanks. My suggestion, if you don't want to buy a kit, would be to call Mudhole and go over with them what you have in mind. They'll walk you through selecting components & explain it step by step.
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Capt Neil Faulkner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi, > > I am in Rick's corner. Spiral to the side > opposite the reel handle. > > I realize that fresh water bass angler's rods end > up in the bottom of their boats. You know guys > there is a product sold that is called a rod > holder. Is there a valid reson why you guys
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I would think most people use A but there's no harm in using D.
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I can run 20# braid uni-uni to 20# furocarbon leaders all day long
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Garry Thornton Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If all your talking about 1/16th of an ounce > forget it...There's probably that much variation > between any half dozen "5/16" baits. > > If what you really need is a rod that will throw > baits from 1/16 to 3/8th there are blank out there > that are rated for that range. >
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Terry Turner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks Matt, > > I worked off some other trade show sites but > didn't see this one. > > One thing that I will improve is offering some > smaller rods in the display. The spey and switch > rods definitely hit the mark with the local market > here, but there is still a percentage o
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Trade shows are either really good or really bad for business & your approach is paramount to your success. For some tips on maximizing your impact, check out: They've been pretty spot on & really helps to polish your presentation & targeting the clients that you want.
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I've built quite a few spinner bait rods on the MHX SB812 blank, both the white & High Mod series. My customers have been pretty happy with them and have landed some pretty nice fish with them.
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The Microwave guide is going to be too big and HEAVY to use on an ultra light. Stick with either the M frames or similar high frame, small ring guides. You can try the split grip but I don't think this is the rod to try it on. A 5' blank won't leave you much room to really do anything other than just a few rings. But if you try it, let us know how you like it.
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Sounds perfectly reasonable to me, even makes sense.
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You'd probably be better off asking the FWC than a rod building forum. They're answer will be right. As far as I know, it's perfectly legal in Florida.
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Eric MONTACLAIR Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > One blank that impress me for drop shopping is the > MHX DS821, a dream for 1/8 to 1/4oz weight. > Really fast but sensitive and with enough power This blank and the DS8515 (high mod only) are quickly becoming my favorite spinning blanks. I know you asked about NFC but look into those 2 bl
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I'm with Bob, the MHX SJ843 would be a good one for this and it's available in 3 options: original series, High Mod series or all white.
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