Phil my shoulders will not handle it all day, the rod is for a friend thats addicted to swim baits. Unbelievable what he pays for some of his lures. He wants the rod around 8' and prefers a one piece rod. Bigger baits bigger fish at least thats what he says and he has caught some hawgs, several over 12lb.
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I just havnt found one that will handle 8-12 oz lures that is not heavy . Most are too heavy to be casting all day.
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I am trying to find a blank for heavier swim baits 8-12 oz , casting, braid 50-80 lb. I have not been able to find anything I like for casting baits over 6oz.
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You should trust your Rod Builder, they have the knowledge to build what you want.
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I had a problem with two of the Aero seats not holding the reel tight. I called AT , was told they had a problem with a run of the seats. They replaced the defective ones, I have had no more problems with them. This happened last year. Thank You American Tackle for great customer service.
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I am also in New Bern on Glenburnie. You will love the area.
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Where in NC are you moving?
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Don what about a size in between the two ? 20 is too small and 50 is too big?
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Call Alex at Hydra. He can help you. He works with a company in Arkansas.
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I need a blank for throwing popping corks to Old Drum and Tarpon in Pamlico Sound. In the 8'-9' ,spinning 50lb braid , 10000 Shamino. Looking for something light in weight. Looked at several blanks that are moderate action but I would like something faster. Any suggestions? Thank You
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I am looking at the Phenix TPX800M. I have built lots of Bass and inshore rods but nothing this heavy . Not sure what guides and seat to use.I could use some help pointing me in the right direction. Thanks for the help.
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I need a blank for tossing top water to Yellow Fin tuna in Costa Rica. Any suggestions on blanks guides and set up? It will be spinning. I am building it for a gift for a friend. I think he said he would be using a 10000 or 12000 Shimano reel. Thank You..
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I built a Batson XP904 with carbon fiber grips that floats with the new Abu carbon fiber reel. Total weight of rod with reel is 9 oz. I have looked at overboard rods. They look bulky and heavy.
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I use a Batson XP 843. Best Trout rod I have I have built and very lite. (3.27 oz) It will handle a 20" Redfish also. The 843 makes a nice Drop Shot Rod also.
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Thanks Spencer . That looks like it will work.
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Yes they have some camo patterns but not the Blue Digital pattern. I have called all the suppliers I know with no luck. I found some EVA in Blue Water camo ,waiting to see if that will work.
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I am looking for something in the new Navy Blue Digital camo pattern to add to a rod. Any suggestions? I can find other colors but no blue.
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How do you make carbon fiber tubing? What do you use to get the size you want? What type of epoxy do you use?
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I had a great time,learned a lot. Thanks Tom and Morris. Now I just need to pratice.
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What size guides and spacing do you use on your A Rig Rod Steve?
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I decided to extend a 8' blank. The customer dosnt want to pay that much. I would like to learn more about using a fly rod blank for a spinning rod. I have never built a fly rod. How do you get line size and lure weights ? What is weight? Like 10 weight. Thanks for all the help.
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The rod is for a customer. I tried to talk him into a shorter rod. Insisted on a one pc. ,9' rod. Will leave it at the coast. Want use braid and dosnt want micro guides. He saw someone with a rod like this and wanted one. Said it was custom.
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I am looking for a blank for Speckled Trout . It needs to be 9' one pc. , spinning.. Will be throwing grubs and Mirror lures from the surf. It needs to be lite. Line 6 to 12, using a Mitchel 300.
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Email me I might can help
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I have changed it. Thank You John
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John Will you send me the file also Thank You
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I am not sure if I responded before. Count me in
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I'm in
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I will be there. What time? Whats the address? Thanks Chuck.
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I have a customer that wants a 5'6" to 6' spinning rod.. He wants it 4-8# ,1/16 to 5/16 oz. Must be 2 pc. I havent been able to find one. Any suggestions?
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