I use Fuji ISP16 and VSS16 reel seat (IPS result in larger grip diameter by 1or2mm) If I use DPS style I think I'll switched to size 17. VSS17 is to big for me. But I'm small with not so big hand.
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I use Black permanent with Black guide and Black thread without CP, no issue.
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For me, considering they comme with a free rod bag, the cost is good (as the standard version). They are lighter. The finish is a little on the down side vs standard (the sanding could have been done with more précision on my blank).
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The KR seem to be a concept including KL-H (new), KB (new) and KT guides. This 3 séries are listed on the link.
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For price vs quality it's hard to beat Fuji Alconite. Pacific Bay Minima 4 are a good choice if you want very light guides.
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Fuji Hot Melt Glue is the answer for me.
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Yes Michael is correct. Leave this as it is, don't sand it
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Maybe this CAN help you :
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With same reel Seat your mesure should be right (the blank diameter have little impact.
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Easy It's cheap, buy one and try.
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Not for over sea I presume ?
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The SK2 is more confortable than the Minima for me. No weight saving (it wheight more than an IPS16 for exemple).
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With a 100yds spool I made four rods at least.
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The Fuji Spinning SKSS16 (SKSS/ASH + SKSS/B) weight 17gr so the weight saving is only visual (a Fuji IPS16 with nut weight 16gr). It seems more confortable than the Pacific Bay Minima reel seat.
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Bill Eshelman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > the weight savings will be very minimal. It depend of number off ring used. A standard size Rubberized cork ring can weight 9gr and a cork ring ils less than one grm. So if you put 3 rubberized cork ring in a grip (instead of 3 cork ring) you end up with a grip heavier by 24gr (near one ounce). Not as
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Yes Rufus But what is important for the fisherman ? It's Nice to know winch rod is the more sensitive by mesurement, but the more important, for me at all, is how I feel the rod sensitivity. It's how the rod help me in detecting bite (or help me detecting I touch the bottom, or weed, or a rock ......) that is important for me.
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Wrap the female part in aluminium foil. Heat it with lighter (not too much). Wait a litte and go on.
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No excuse Bill you don't need them as you help me. Sorry English is not my mother language I perharps not writted that I feel. Yes Spencer the Fuschia seems to match better than Purple.
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Yes Bill, for sure. Tank for confirme CP or Not CP will give same result. But if someone like to give me is expérience it Will be fine. If WE allways try by yourselve and gave this answer, why to share in forum. The reason is I build all my rod in black minimalist and I like to make one rod appart (and ont buying spool I'll not use). Tanks.
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Hello I Will use Matagi aluminium parts in Purple for a next built. Wich Metallic thread (exact color) will look good with them. I'm looking for the closest matching color (without CP) but other option are welcome too (with picture it Will be very nice). Thank for your help.
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Thats funny Fuji state their K serie wasn't adapted to the NGC, so they launch the KR serie.
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I think some blank are more sensitive than other. Sure the building as is part but the blank too (and I think a big part). I think the type of carbon as is part as the bonding and other technique. As tell as the design.
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Alex Dziengielewski Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > That's pretty subjective. Sensitivity is a very > hard claim to make. Not sure. If you fish two rod (blank) side by side. It can be easy to see which is more sensible. Just my opinion. Alex Dziengielewski Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Typically the lighter bl
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hot glue or tip top glue is another Many have said > it keeps the guide on and after wrapping you can > still move to adjust it try a search here for > more info That's what I do. Work well for me especialy for the tiny micro. Yes you can adjust after wrapping, as easy as with no glue. I use Fu
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KTSG is Sic listed on the Matagi 2011 Catalog.
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john backos Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Guidesnblanks.com in the UK carries them. Tank John Are you sure ? As only TV, SV and T frame are listed on their site.
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Karen Hapka - Bingham Ent. Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have plenty of the size 3's in stock and we do > ship to Europe > > Karen Hapka > Bingham Enterprises Thanks Karen for you quick response to my mail. I send you another for quote including shipping. Tanks.
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Tank James I send them an email and let you know.
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Click suppliers that carry them and ask They are > on the left I did it but some list items they don't have in stock (as mentionned). I too placed orders and received all except Minima 4 XF4XG03 (allways in backorder). I have XF4XG04 but to big for some project.
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