I got this guys number at a show last spring. Very nice guy and seamed to be pretty Helpful. Sean Kearney sales,marketing and social media. cell 570-225-9436. Worth a try. I hate to see you give up on them. They are a good company.
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I am very happy with the Elixer line from Phenix. i have built on a few now but the 5'6" ultralight is my go to stream trout rod. Everyone who has tried it has asked for one.
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I have been using the MHX line of ice blanks and have been very happy. I am pretty sure they make a power noodle model. Similar to the Famous Thorne Bros blanks. They also have the green tip.
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I would say a 20 then all 12's or 10's. I like to run the smallest guide possible that will pass my knots freely.
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I use a tack cloth that I bought from mudhole. But since you said that you wrap in an unfinished basement. Maybe you can mount a length of lets say 4" PVC in the rafters with a screw cap. This way when you call it a day you can slide the rod in the pipe and cap it. Then it will be clean when you get back to it.
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Buzz, Thank you. I will email.
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Thanks guys. Great stuff here. The thorne bros site ia great. They have a small video with all of there rods so I can get an idea of the action. Roger that sportsman warehouse seems to have some pretty good options as well.
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Roger Thank you. That is no doubt the better quality I was interested in. There site is also very helpful.
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Roger I do apologize. I just clicked on your link and it answered my questions. I see t hat they do have there own blanks. Do you have any idea of the maker. And have you ever built on them.
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Roger I do apologize. I just clicked on your link and it answered my questions. I see t hat they do have there own blanks. Do you have any idea of the maker. And have you ever built on them.
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Roger I do apologize. I just clicked on your link and it answered my questions. I see t hat they do have there own blanks. Do you have any idea of the maker. And have you ever built on them.
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Roger I do apologize. I just clicked on your link and it answered my questions. I see t hat they do have there own blanks. Do you have any idea of the maker. And have you ever built on them.
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Thanks for the response guys. Andy basically all of the above. I havnt ice fished in about 10 years since that time I have taken up rod building. I am looking to get back out on the ice so I figured I might as well build up a few new rods. When I used to fish I just used the store bought and always thought they were cheaply made. Roger, I know of thorne bros do you know what blanks they build o
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Hello all, Does anyone have any ice fishing blanks to reccomend. Possibly higher end blanks. Not the usual 3 dollar blanks that most carry.
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Way to go Bill. Congrats.
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The mudhole surf rockets are nice blaks. They are made by lamiglas.
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Joey, The CTS blanks are definetly worth looking into. I believe they will nbe perfect for pompano I no those guys dont use to much weight and fish sand fleas for bait. I just built an 11 1/2 footer rated 1-3 and i could blast 5oz with it no problem. I gave it away a week ago otherwise I would let you cast it. take a look at them you wont be disapointed. Mike
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Bill I think you would be better off with 10mm runners since he will ne fishing 50 lb braid he will most likely be fishing a top shot of 50 lb mono. I know the knot is not real big but it may hang up. One more thing he may end up fishing some real cold conditions since that is when the cod fishing ay his best the real small guides could potentially get some ice.
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Bill I would not recomend a cod jigging rod that short. will he be fishing private boat or party boats. length will be different. 7.5-8 for party boats 7ish for private.
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The inshore heavy that Billy speaks off is a great choice I have two of them one trimmed an inch from the tip and extended to 7.5 feet handles jigs to 16 if need be and sinkers to 20 no prob. also have one uncut and built to the 7'2" it comes at also great and it to can handle the 16 but it is pushing it 12-14 feels great 200z sinkers if needed. Billy also has another great option in The Mon
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HI JAMES, SORRY I HAVN'T BEEN ON IN A FEW DAYS. JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR THE ADVISE AND LET YOU KNOW I AGREE I LIKE A LONGER BUTT ON ALL OF MY RODS AS WELL. FUNNY STORY I HAD A ROD BUILT FOR ME A WHILE AGO BEFORE I STARTED BUILDING MYSELF.THE ROD WAS A BEUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK HOWEVER I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY I DID NOT LIKE THE FEEL. TWO TIMES WHILE FISHING WITH THE ROD IT COMPLETELY FLEW OUT O
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THANKS GUYS YOU HAVE BEEN A GREAT HELP.EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED AND MORE.NOW I CAN GET STARTED.
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SORRY ABOUT THE EMAIL .I TOOK CARE OF IT. AND I AM LOOKING TO BUILD IT CONVENTIONAL.THANKS
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I JUST PURCHASED A AFAW 13' BEACH BLANK.I AM LOOKING TO BUILD IT, HOWEVER I HAVE NEVER BUILT A ROD LIKE THIS BEFORE. THE NORM FOR ME IS A 8-11' SURF RODS NOTHING THIS BIG. CAN ANYBODY STEER ME IN THE RITE DIRECTION FOR STARTING. EX. WERE SHOULD I PLACE MY FIRST GUIDE,AND POSSIBLY GUIDE SIZES.ETC ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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GREG ONE MORE THING DONT CUT YOUSELF SHORT WHY 20LBERS THINK 50'S INSTEAD ALWAYS KEEPS YOU WORKIN THAT WAY.GOOD LUCK AND TIGHT LINES MIKE
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HELLO GREG, BEING A SURF GUY MYSELF THE BLANKS I WOULD RECOMEND WOULD DEFINETLY BE LAMIGLAS OR SEEKER I AM A BIG FAN OF THE GSB SURF/ BAR SERIES SOUNDS LIKE THEY WOULD FIT YOUR NEEDS WELL. I WOULD SEE IF YOU CAN GET A FEEL .I USSUALLY USE A 1 PIECE MYSELF BUT BOTH THE 2 PIECE ALSO FEEL NICE. I HAVE A 1081L,1081M,1201M,AND A1321M AND I ALSO SEE A 1201L IN MY FUTURE AS YOU CAN SEE I TOLD YOU I LI
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