Skeet's Custom Rods will be arriving around 10:30am on Friday with a trailer packed with the most incredible custom rod racks you've ever laid eyes on. Looking forward to the show and meeting many of you. Skeet Bennett
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Skeet's Custom Rods wil take Visa and MasterCard.
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The key is to match the right rod with the right crankbait. I build a series of crankbait rods and use several blanks to build them on. For the larger and medium size baits I like to use fiberglass. The moderate actions and parabolic bend of fiberglass can be a lifesaver on anything with treble hooks. For the smaller baits I will go with graphite but stick to popping blanks that have a more moder
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U40 Rod Bond is an outstanding product and gives you some advantage over expoxy. The paste is easier to work with and the longer working time can be a life saver. It holds up over time. I can tell you that I have never had a rod come back with a loose grip or reel seat. That says volumes about the quality of the product.
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I didn't comment on the spiral wrap because I don't spiral wrap my bass rods. That being said, there is no arguing that the spiral wrap will help to reduce twist on any rod. Each blank I build on is placed under stress and guides are placed with the rod under load. I have built hundreds of rods this way and enjoy a very loyal repeat customer base. I have in the process developed a good, sound gui
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I have built about 2 dozen flippin' sticks on this blank. The 12 butt guide will work fine and I always step down to a 10, 8, 7, and then 6's. I would also encourage him to allow you to use single foot guides after say a double foot 12 and 10. He will be hesitant on the single foots because bass fisherman are notorious for pulling the guides off rods while pulling them out of rod lockers. Assure
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I am looking for a 1 piece. Tom, I will refer back to the Rodmaker article. Thanks for the responses. Keep them coming.
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I need to hear from the salt water gurus out there. I am looking to build a 7' live bait rod utilizing 15-20lb test line for King Macs. What are your suggetions for blanks, guides, grips, etc?
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I have built several rods on this blank and I think you will be very pleased.
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If you haven't tried the new peel and stick decals from Decal Connection you might want to try them. They'll change your mind about peel and stick decals. They are nearly as thin as waterslide and very easy to use.
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I am looking for some of the old blue Forecast 783DB blanks. Please let me know via e-mail if you have any available. Thanks, Skeet Bennett skeet@skeetsfishingrods.com
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The Rainshadow IMB783 and ISB783 are both too stiff for a crankbait rod. You will be happier with something that is a little more moderate.
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I would suggest putting the arbors in the reel seat first, then bore them to the desired size.
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Check with Bingham Enterprises. Benchmark makes a reel seat like you're describing.
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All Star b906C IM10X.
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