Don great news. Looking forward to seeing you guys. You guys have so many great products.
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I thought I posted this, but cant find it, I'll try again. Is Flexcoat and Aftco attending? They have always been major players in rod building.
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Butch, the SWB 80 ML might be one of the best all purpose blanks on the planet. Good price point as well.
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Is AFTCO mfg attending? Flexcoat?
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I was thinking of driving down from NJ. Will Aftco and Sea Guide be there? Flexcoat, Winthrop?
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I use a lot of Sea Guide guides. Mostly heavier boat, spin. My rods fish the mighty Atlantic, year round. Their guides are as good as anything I have seen, by any other mfrg. We are often told that the SIC, Zirconia etc rings are the way to go. The fact is, even a cheaper ring is a very good ring. What few people think about is the frame. They can say anything they want about 316, 304, etc etc,
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Take the same formula of finish upstairs and coat it in a bedroom, spare room etc. You can work in the "cellar" for the next 50 years and your finish isn't going to work properly. You will see the difference.
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looking for a source of hypalon. need specific od's willing to buy 50-100 per size/model 732 892 8822 Kevin Bogan
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Dennis, looks like Scott has them!
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If anyone knows of a source to get B thread/regular nylon black, and maybe other colors. thanks
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thanks for the replies!
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Does any one have any old Fenwick butts, or rods? I think the butts were stainless/with brass chrome seats.
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you will wrap rods about 3-5 times faster with a Flexcoat rod lathe. It's the best on the market.
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typical failure is when the alignment pin, or gimbal spins. I haven't seen one that has "snapped" If one has, you should post a photo.
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I had dealt with Bob Batson for many years prior to him starting Batson enterprises. He was a great guy and Bill, Karry and company are continuing a tradition of superb service and products. I buy mostly Eglass blanks for boat rods. There isn't a better blank out there than their "Tuff Stick" line. The TS 70L , the TS 70ML, and TS 70M are the nicest eglass blanks out there. I sell h
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Sensitivity is an ability. A god fisherman knows what he is feeling.
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Todd, thanks for the info.
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Don, thanks. they did get back to me but gave me pricing in some foreign currency. Looking to find someone that uses one.
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I see where "Cork for us ", a site sponsor has a "varnish curing" machine. I have tried these in the past, and it looks like an "Ultra violet" cure box. has anyone seen or used one? Looking to see the Cost? results? cures without a tack? thanks Kevin
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He has the best products in the industry.
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Wrap rubber bands around the gimbal, it should hold up fine.
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Chase is the best salesman, manager etc etc , in this business. A great guy, I wish him the best.
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You dont need to scuff it up, just paint right over the first coat.
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Sorry, one other question, about how many dealers had these under $10 blanks. What brands? thanks
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As we all know quality rod thread has been scarce over the past year. We are all sorry to hear the Gudebrod's story and it appears that the ;'void' is being filled. I think Pac Bay has done a good job with threads over the past couple of years and I'm happy to see 1 oz threads available through them. It was pleasing to receive an email from my old friend Joe Meehan from American tackle that they
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David Spence Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You need to come to the Expo next February-better > prices and bargains than any @#$%& site or any > other source. Plus you'll be supporting this > board's sponsors as they offer most all the > bargain blanks. There are literally thousands of > blanks for $10.00 dollars or less. Show up Sunda
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I recommend that you get up to 10-12 rpms minimum. My experience has been that the 18 rpm's work best. I dont like the 6's.
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After applying the label, apply clear nail polish to the outside edge. It will dry in a minute or two and will anchor the edges.
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Good points, I agree.
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If the hole is too small in relation to the blank I.D. the EVA could split. It does not have the stretch capabilities of hypalon.
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