This is my second rod and first closed one, lot of fun!!!
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my first wrap. I hope I will learn more and more and .....
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Hi Richard, I was trying to buy some EVA grips from him and I didn't received it. After 3 weeks calling and couple mails(no answers,no response)) I used PayPal resolution center (paid by PayPal) I filed dispute and I had to wait another 2-3 weeks before it was decided in my favor. I wouldn't buy anything from him!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jerry
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Hi, I know that a blank is a blank but I was asking what kind of guides I should use (single foot or double) because I never built saltwater rod and I don't know if single foot guide is strong enough for live bait saltwater blank rated 15-30lb or should I use double foot guides. I just don't know and that is why I was asking. Thank you!!!
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Hi, can I use spinning guides(Batson VS3 or Fuji BYAG) with Rainshadow popping blank RCLB 15-30lb or should I use something else.(double footed guides) Thank you!!!
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Hi, can I use spinning guides(Batson VS3 or Fuji BYAG) with RCLB 15-30lb or should I use something else. Thank you!!!
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I will use Catalyst PTS(30 or 40) for popping rod and Shimano Spheros(5000) for RCLB blank. Steve: I checked the guides on Batson website but for RCLB blank there is no guide type or spacing for spinning rods only casting. Thank you!!
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Hi, I would like to ask you couple questions. I bought 2 rainshadow blanks and I am looking for guides and handle lenght. I will built them as a spinning rods. 1; live bait RCLB L 15-30lb( handle lenght, type of guides and size).(20lb braid) 2;popping IP904F 8-17lb ( I would like to use micro guides as a running guides).(10lb braid) I am asking because I don't have any expirience
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Hi, I would like to ask what thread size are you using for jigging rod (300g) and what kind of finish (high or Lite) are you using and how many coats. Thank you Jerry
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Hi Billy, the Varigated Swirl block is nice I like it . Does it have hole? if yes what ID? Royal Blue and white nice too!!!! Thank you!!!
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I was thinking of colored eva from MUDHOLE or blocks and I will turn it. Does anybody know if it is hard as eva from Batson ??? Thank you Jerry
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Hi Reggie, I think you where talking about tommy tape. Here is the link: Jerry
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Hi, I have a question. I bought blank with butt size .54" and I don't know if eva grip with 1/2" ID would be OK or should I go smaller (3/8"). Thank you
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Hi Jose, I did couple tiger wraps and I am using CP on base wrap and I burnish it before CP and I thing it looks pretty good. I hope this will help. Jerry PS: go to search and look for tiger wrap( all dates) you will find a lot of reading.
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hello, I would like to ask you what size of spinning reel would you use for jigging rod rated 300g. My choice would be Shimano Saragosa or Quantum Cabo. I would like to be able to handle AJ's. Thank you
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hey, I would like to ask you where should I place butt guide on jigging spinning rod. I can't use the 27x. this is my first SW short rod with long handle and big reel and i dont know where to place it. thank you Jerry
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Hi , I am trying to build jigging rod 6' long rated 30-60lb and I need help with guide spacing and size selection. This is my first jigging saltwater rod. The rear grip+ reel seat+foregrip is 26in long. Thank you jerry
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it would be amberjack, dorado,mahi-mahi
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Hi, I am going to Croatia in september to see my friend and I would like to try butterfly jigging.I would like to build one for myself but I am new to butterfly jigging and If you can help me that would be great. I am looking for blank,spinning reel,line test, hooks, jigs , guides and guides spacing. My buget is around 400 USD for blank and reel. I will fish in 100 - 300ft. Any recommendatio
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Hi, I would like to ask one question. I am ready to build 7' UL spinning rod mostly for in-line spinners or small spoons. I will use 4lb mono test. How small can I go for running guides. ( as small as I can). Thank you for your help!!!
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Hi, i just want to ask you one question. I would like to do Tiger/Holo wrap but I don't know if I have to use CP before clear finish on underwrap and same thing on overwrap. Thank you for helping Jerry
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Try Pacific Bay ,they make carp blanks
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Hi, I have little problem and I hope you could help me with this one. I am looking for UL spinning rod 6'6" - 7' long with great sensitivity, light and fast action. Any recommendations.....? Thank you Jerry
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Hi, I would like to ask you one question. I am beginer and I am little confused. In your Rod-Building guide you are explaning the "New Guide Concept" system, how to locate the choke guide. The intersection between table edge and blank is where i will locate and set up the choke guide. In Rodmaker magazine you says: Note the point where the blank inersects with table edge. Set you
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Thank you for your help !!!!! Jerry
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Hi , I am gonna need little help. I bought 7' spinning rod wt. line 4 - 10 lbs. For placing guides I used the new guide concept system and I ended up with 9 guides + tip. I think that is too much. I did everything what Tom Kirkman described in Rodmaker magazine and in his Rod building guide. He says that you should use the smallest guides from choke guide to the tip( same size) and distance s
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hi, I need help,yesterday I put CP on it and it moved, sliped and I had to do it again. I didn't use a lot of CP for first coat but got heavy and moved. Now I am realy scared to use CP again. Can somebody help me with this problem. Thank you Jerry
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