I have built rods on both blanks. Yes I mainly build saltwater offshore rods but every so often I get requests for worm rods. My customers chose bushido over the MHK everytime..why? They say they are more sensitive, they break less often and don't always need to be carried in a felt lined case. Lol. My recommend the bushido to you 100%. I prefer them, my clients prefer them and in my OPINION they
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these guides are BEAUTIFUL
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Going to be wrapping this weekend. Thanks everyone for your help
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Just wanted to give an update-I did the layout 3x but keep screwing up lol. So I am just doing it over and over Billys book has been ordered. This gets easier right?
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So just to be clear each axis has a dot in my case at 1/2"? Each dot on each axis represents a cross point?
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I'm spinning my wheels but not getting anywhere. So on 4 axis wrap. I have my dots at 1/2" apart on all 4 axes. So on thread one up the blank I connect axis 1 and 3 or connect 2 to 4? Or does it not matter
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Chris- I have been trying your instructions over and over. I think I'm making progress. So the layout pattern really shows up on axis 1 and 3? It seems axis 2 and 4 is really only present for alignment?
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Working on this a bit more today. Should I be connecting the 0 axis and 90 degree axis with my layout thread?
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The microwaves work fantastic on a fly line. Added 20 ft to my cast
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The microwaves work fantastic on a fly line. Added 20 ft to my cast
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So if my first color is blk do I wrap my second color which is blue above or below the black on the way down the rod?
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Hello all Im trying to figure out how to make an optical chevron on an 80lb stand up rod. I know the under color needs to be light. I cant seem to find a simple explination on how to do the wrap. I have bith clemens book but am still unclear. Can anyone offer an explination? Thank you.
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Hi all, Im building mys3lf a daytime swordfish rod amd really want to use a swordfish pattern. The larger the better. Anyone have a pattern or left list they can share with me? I have been trying to make one with pic to weave and visual weave but haven't been too happy with my results Thanks everyone Grantgisondo@gma&#
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What page is the article on? I can't seem to find it.
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I agree with Tom. But if you are trying to get more distance of out the rod consider using a guides with larger rings and higher set off the blank. You WILL lose accuracy but if distance is all that matters than I have found that larger and higher guides will increase distance. Also, a larger ring tip top will have the same affect. If we are speaking purely in blank comparison Tom makes the perfe
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spencer-you are ABSOLUTLY correct! that is my go to blank for serious fish!
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everyone, THANK YOU! my questions have been more than answered. the knowledge of this forum is always impressive. and YES i am budiling a switch rod. Knew it, but just didnt know what to call. going to search out schneiderrods now! best
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14wt for a white marlin or smaller fish no problem. personally for a blue or a black i wouldn't throw a fly with less than a 15-16+. i fought a BF tune on a 12 wt for 2 hrs and it stopped being fun after about 45 minutes. needless to say the fish was nearly dead when i got i up and i was totally dead. arms hurt for days! remember a rod too light may break but will take a really long time t
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I have been researching this since about 6 am this morning. But i think i now have a better clue what i am looking for. I am NOT looking for a SPEY rod, but i AM looking for an overhead/ switch rod appx 12-13 feet in length. i found this link, which has some really reasonable prices. i would need something in the 7-8 wt range. i would of course prefer to use a sponsor of the forum for t
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dave, im doing quite a bit of research on this today. so, if i can be of any help, please let me know.
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lane, than was kind of my fear. I guess i should go try to cast one both with 2 hands and 1 hand and see what what i like. I appreciate your opinion. anyone know where i might be able to score a reasonably priced blank?
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thanks for the reply everyone. However, i was considering buidling ON a 13' blank, but building it as a SINGLE handed rod. Still having a heck of a time finding a blank than is less than $300. thanks
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Hello Everyone, I fly fish ALOT off the beach down here in S. Florida and I have an interest in budiling a 10-13 foot single handed fly rod for the beach. My theory is that i will be able to hold more line in the air and cast further with a longer rod while being bound on the shore. Im not looking at making a 2 handed rod mainly bc that style of fishing just doesnt interest me all that much,
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Way to go. Glad you are improving. Post some pics for us to see
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John- do you remeber the name of the set you got? I can't seem to find it on thier website. Thanks
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i use this one and its a great tool to have especially for weaving!
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Thanks Tom
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I bought the American tackle aw12 seat with the Burl wood insert but it's too small for the blank. Is it ok to ream out the wood insert a bit to fit the blank? Maybe with the dremel or with some sandpaper? It's a close fit but not loose enough for my comfort. Thanks
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vic, thats a great idea. unforuntaly i dont have a scanner to it that. plus i assume it would lose alot of its luster. not sure. any ideas of how i can get finish inbetween the feet of snake guides were the balnk is really thin? super small brush maybe? thanks, grant
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I dint mean put finish on it than put it on the rod.I meant should I put the abalone on the rod,put finish over it than wrap the guides. Or stick the abalone on, wrap the guides than finish the guide wraps and the abalone together.I felt it might be hard to get a good finish over the abalone if it's inbetween the foot of the snake guides.
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