I am in the planning process of a med/light spinning rod for panfish and small bass that is john deere themed. I was thinking of putting it on a matrix green blank (leaning towards a AMP843 blank, but any better suggestions is welcomed). Wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what color thread would best match the green in the matrix blanks. Also, any other ideas towards the deere theme
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Thanks guys...Take a look and appreciate any comments...I think they turned out pretty good...especially for a rookie...
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That is what I figured...make my own. Luckily I had a old fiberglass blank perfect for it. Found a deal on the abrasive strip...Mcmaster carr sells 25 YARDS of it for $11...
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Watching the Flex-Coat video on drilling and reaming long cork handles, they use a very long reamer...does anyone sell this type? Pros & Cons?
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once again...thanks John...exactly to get me out of the pickle.. Once again...this site comes through where other sites of the same nature don't...a big thanks to TOM...thanks
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Got my self in a little pickle and need to complete a rod by this coming weekend. I have some 12" cork handles that I need to bore out, but I don't have the tools to do it. I also don't have time to wait for the flex-coat reverse long bore from a supplier, but I do have access to the long shank spades and can make my own. The thing I need is some type of detail of how to grind the cutting
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The other thing I just want to make sure I'm doing right...does the FET only apply to components and not the cost labor involved?
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Thanks guys...that was what I was thinking. Wonder how many selling on @#$%& actually account for FET
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Did some searches and didn't come up with the info I need. Most of the FET info goes towards whole rods that pretty much fall to the cap $10 limit, but wondering about smaller components. Basically, if you make a custom grip, what is the FET rate to use? If it sells for $10. I believe the component will fall under FET due to it being something that exists new after component assembly.
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I have been overly impressed with a set of slicer/checkboard jigs I purchased off 'an @#$%& site that shall remain nameless'. They have been well worth the money for me. I think the maker of these jigs roams this board (or I have seen them in the photo directory)
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I would also appreciate a copy if you could...thanks a bunch
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I am also in the need for some musky rods from St. Croix...I have one and absolutely love it. The only place I have seen St. Croix Musky blanks is Mudhole, and just wanted to know if there were any other places to find them... Also...always looking to keep some customers happy with competitive pricing...american/baston/CRB baston rod gurus...what is the compariable rods to something like St.
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thanks guys...just the kind of ideas I was looking for. The first reply "Do good work and the business will find you." is the golden rule...
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Just looking for some good ideas on how to drum up some business...what are some creative ways you pros do it? Not looking for alot of business right now, but wanting to get my name out there for the future...
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We'll be fishing the mighty Mississippi...mostly for channel, but a flathead is bound to also be in the cards
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Being a novice, I need some help here. I am going to build up a couple catfish rods for myself and a few friends. I settled on the American Tackle blank, E-glass blank GFW701MH (7ft, MH, 6-28 line wt, 0.600 but dia, 9.0 tip diameter). 1 rod will be a spinning blank and the other two are going to be casting The casting rods will be spiral wrapped....how many guides should I go with. If I u
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I am starting my first fly rod...it is a 8ft 3wt...and need some advice. Need some opinions on snake vs single foot guides. Also, any opinions on the recoil guides for fly rods is GREATLY appreciated.
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Thanks a bunch to everyone's response. I'll get weaving and post some pics...
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I just watched volume 2 weaving of the decorative rod wrapping video set hosted by artie herbert and he stresses many time only using ncp thread when weaving. Just wondering if others weave with regular thread with color preserver and any issues before I purchase the lot of NCP
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I am wanting to build a Bass/Pike Fly Rod, and need some suggestions for blanks. First...what weight should I look for...8wt? I have a limited budget, and am looking at either a RX7 Rainshadow, Matrix, or St. Croix SCII blank. I have used the SCII blank on a Ultralight spinner and liked it, but it is about the top of my price limit. Are there other blanks that should be concidered? Thanks
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