Mike i did not know that. That explains a lot
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You are correct about the competing lines but then again Mudhole has competition with in itself. It sells many brands of blanks so why not add another one? Yes and no about the slicing the pie into more peices as well. Batson is just getting started in my mind. I had never heard of them a few months ago and MANY people ot there have never heard of Batson. With their line up in both selection and
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Just a quick question. Why doesnt Mudhole carry Batson. I used to be a buyer and GM for a big box electronics store so i am well aware as to how it all works. They are two great companies and together i think they would move a ton of great product. I understand maybe Batson is more of a bricks and mortar outlet but i see other places do carry Batson goods online. Cmon Batson and Mudhole join forc
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Ok guys here is my question. I measured the tip of my rod blank and its .235 inches. What size tip top do i need? All the other rods i put together came with the tip tops so i have never had to figure that one out before. Again thanks for your help!
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Good call on getting one that just butts up against the grip!
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I am going to be building rods and will be using EVA grips and would like to add vinyl/rubber but caps. Will epoxy work for that? I was thinking epoxy would not stick to rubber. can you help me out with this one. Thanks for your help!
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I got my blanks today. They are hollow and look really good for the money. I am glad i got them!
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I just bought 4 of the SP-KC50 blanks for halibut rods. Are the blanks really unfinished and ugly looking. THese i got from Mudhole and they say they are Gloss Black so is that smooth gloss back? Also are they solid glass? I hope i did not screw up. I got them for Halibut fishing in Alaska
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I just bought 4 of the SP-KC50 blanks for halibut rods. Are the blanks really unfinished and ugly looking. Also are they solid glass?
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I just finished my 10wt last night and i used Threadmaster. I really liked it! I used Flex Coat on the 1st rod an it was good but Threadmaster was much better. I felt it leveled better had longer pot life and released bubbles easier. I found it to me more forgiving and gave a better final look. If you are new to rod building try Theadmaster out! You will love it
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I am going to be finishing a rod tonight and will be using threadmaster high build. Can i mix 6cc of each and be ok? Thanks!
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I would second Batson. they are top notch!
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Pretty much all fly tying thread is waxed. some more than other but all have some wax. Also fly tying thread is flat. Rod thread is round.
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I did the job in the basement. I plugged in the heater and it made a huge difference. MUCH BETTER now! I think i will be fine
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I did my first epoxy finish last night about 10pm. The epoxy in the cups is still tacky. Is that normal? I was using Flex Coat high build. Thanks!
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Ok here goes. I am looking for a pink rod blank for halibut fishing. My buddies wife up in AK always complains she does not have her own rod. She also complains that everyone grabs her rod when we head out. I would love to make her a pink rod. Any one know where i can get a 5-6 ft pink blank that will handle 65lb line?
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Can i use straight metalic thread to do a guide wrap? I saw a color combo i love and would like to do it on one of my rods.
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I am using Flex Coat hi build. Aprox how long will i need to leave it in my rod dryer before i stop turning it? How long until its not tacky? I know there are a lot of vairable but just looking for an aproximate time. Thanks!
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Guys what is the pot life of Flex Coat thick? I have some i am going to try this weekend and was just wondering. Thanks for the help!
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I just ordered a bunch of ProWrap NCP thread. Does the NCP mean i dont need a color preservative for it to keep the same color when i finish it with epoxy? Thanks for your help!
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I have a question. Being there will be tow layers of thread do i need to put finish on the underwrap before i put on the guide and wrap that on? Or do i wait and put my finish on when the wrap is totaly done? Thanks for your help!!
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Does the epoxy stop fading on your guide windings on a finished rod? OK its a dumb question but my rod will be in the sun a lot as all rods are. How do you keep the thread in the wraps from fading?
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Whats your favorite brand of color preserver?
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I have a question. As i understand it color preserver prohibits the epoxy from soaking into the thread. Doesnt that weaken the bonding and result in a weaker wrap? I got bit by the building bug and am working on 2 fly rods and next 2 halibut rods. I would love to be able to use a color preserver on two of them but not if its going to diminish the wrap strength. Thanks again for all your help!!
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What makes Flex Coat UV harder to work with?
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Its also having a bit of a 6th sense. I fish walleyes alot. most of it drifting. some times that rock you just bumped that felt like any other rock you have bumped in the last 30 seconds but it caused you to hit it and fish on. Why did i set on that bump when it was like all the others? I dont kow but i am glad i did.
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What is you favoirte most durable high build rod finish thats easy to use? On another note thank you for all the help you have given me! I am starting to build a few fly rods and am already planning on a building two halibut rods for Alaska. I think i got bit by the rod building bug big time. You have all been a huge help with all the silly questions i have had. I have watched videos and read a
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Batson want you to register as well
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Can i use Epoxy for putting a tip top on the rod i am buiding? I have lots on hand and epoxy has always worked well for other things. Thanks for your help!
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I have having a hard time finding any paste epoxy for rod building where i live. I have to epoxy some grips so i need eposxy paste. Can i use PC-7? I have fixed a ton of things with this epoxy and its been unreal. Once it hardens its there for ever. any reason i cant use it? Please give me your thoughts
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