Whar is this expensive stuff anyway? Does it extend the life of the cork? Any alternatives to the $7 per 4oz or whatever it is?
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Not to be argumentative but I noticed Russ Gooding {Golden Witch] says that ringneck pheasant feather turn black under the c.p. and epoxy.
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I like the Batson HK17 [?] set up.$50 =/- for all the cork,aluminum reel seat,check. The forward handle is the perfect length for an 11' rod,nice grade too. Real seat is adequate but maybe a bit "cheesy"for some.
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Thatr is exhibition grade work there...must take a hour or two...
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I`m wondering what kind of experiences anyone has had writing on a clear label.The advantages would be many consider my clumsy handwriting and the fact that I usually windup with way too much to write at the end of the space...
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Hi:I`m going to be building some switch rods using Meiser blanks and Batson handle kits and hopefully sellimng a few designed for use on the Truckee I`d really like to use high grade black guides so I can use lack of rod flash as a selling point.If I can`t fing anything at a reasonable price/quality I`ll use H&H strippers and snakes. Ideas Folks?
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I`m referring to the stuff you apply after everything is done....I appreciate all the input so far
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Being new to rod building,I wonder what yo9u all think about using rod finish for UV protection. And i9f so,which stuff is best?
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I would like to know more about "RodMaker Cork Grading Scale" Where do i go?
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..and before i go any further,I need to know if it is appropriate to post here. I have contacted the seller already,got one response but nothing was resolved....What do you think?
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Hi:- 1]try another brouser 2]It`s java script.Google it.
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...more companies=more competition=lower prices and more research and development,correct?
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Try here-JK'S Angler's Roost I like his spey handle packages too...0
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Pk.Lefty i`sn`t a rod builder-granted,but that doesn`t mean he doesn`t know wha the likes,does it? Can you tell me the main advantages of us ing these tiny guides?Low weight?,What? Pleas enlighten me? Tx,Otis
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Tried x4 to copy letter into field. Gave up and went elsewhere. Please fix.
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Hi:I`m new.Trying to cipher all this out-Lrfty Kreh`s advise is the polar opposite of this "Minima" concept-I`m speaking of flyrods here-He like to use size 20 as the butt stripper to cut friction,I think,maybe wrap-around too.I`m gping to build some switch rode for trout in the Truckee River and a heavier stick for Pyramid Lake Anyway,I`m trying to determine what`s best for my "
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I`m goon do the same thing with Meiser 11' 5-6 for Big Pyramid Lake Cuts I am thinking T&T snakes and Fuji Hardalloy [16 and 12] for stripper. BTW,sure glad I finaaly found this place!Evryone around me thinks I`m nuts....Otis
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