They are really great at cleaning up the slop. There is a reason that they want you to test cast them before getting them. Once you do, it'll be what you use. I haven't ever seen a post that someone says they're a gimmick after trying them. I initially thought they were a gimmick, because we all know part of the game is catching fishermen and builders with eye candy with key words such as la
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For those that are interested, the Kentucky Rodbuilders are meeting on March 21 at Lynn William's shop in Owensboro. This will be our third annual get together. We are hoping to start doing 2-3 a year for those interested. Right now the details are still being worked out, but if there's a topic you'd like to see covered, shoot me an email at ReedRods@&
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you read the original articles, you may note > that you can pour the stuff in rectangular pie > pans and then just pop it out and cut long turning > squares. The mandrels can be poured inside the > pieces so they're ready to chuck once cut into > individual turning squares. > > ......
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Maybe a glass rod of some sort for moving baits. It will not be a 2 piece. How old is your grandson?
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Any update on what direction you're headed?
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What type of bait/technique is he using? Boat or bank fishing? Grip length? spinning or casting? I've used AmTac bushido blanks on my last few catfish builds. The one that may be in your range, is ls76/12-25. It's a great blanks and will handle a variety of fish weights. I've built on the ls76/20-40 but it is for big blues and flatheads. Also, if you looking lighter, look at the mb in
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It's hit or miss for me. I try to bounce some blank ideas off others to get some feedback and experience with a certain blank I'm interested in. I order, and if I like it, I'll keep it on hand for a demo/personal rod. If I don't like it, it gets discounted and I recoup my money.
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Also, feel free to give me a shout or shoot me an email if you have any questions. 502.439.4123 ReedRods@gmail.com
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You have to shape it, fill in the pits/pores, prime, dip, and clear coat of some sort. There's a lot of steps involved, but they are sweet looking.
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I don't think I've used it to remove a painted blank, but when I have used it to remove a finish, I do aluminum foil also. I also use water and a super fine scotchbrite pad to go over it after it has set for a few hours.
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If you look at Walker Nelson's facebook page, Nelson's custom rods, you'll see that he has used some stuff to accent glue lines in the past and it looked pretty sweet. It definitely gives the fine lines you're looking for. I just don't recall where he got the glue pigments.
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Depends on what you're dipping. For reel seats, I have an auto body place spray clear coats. For grips, I like the epoxy by riley rods, it dries harder than epoxy, and gives the grip protection. Most of my customers are using thread finish for a protective coat. When I was testing it for grips, I tested permagloss, waterbased urethane, spray clear, auto clear, thread finish, and the epoxy ril
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Tom Wewerka Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jeremy > > Any thoughts on doing a mad swirl demo at the rod > expo next February ?? Would be a nice seminar if > they are not already planned. > > Tom If I'm able to make it, I would love to if there was enough interest in it and Kirkman wanted to add me. I planned on making my first e
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You can do a mad-swirl to cork grips with magic marble paint or the borax method. You just need to add a protective coat on top of it. You also need to fill in the pits, and prime it. If you don't prime, you can get it to show some of the grain through the paint for a cool effect.
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Mr. Johnson - On casting rods, the guides seem to be more forgiving than on spinning rods. You could go micros, size 4 all the way to the tip and not need another guide, though you may have to push out your butt guide further. Don was referencing this set of guides which are great guides. . The set he is talking about is at the bottom of the page of the link.
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Thank you to those that have purchased the seats. Blemished seats will go back to $15/seat after tonight.
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Mr. Glabach - I only have the 16 on hand, but I can do size 17, but they would not be at the discounted price. If you're interested in a 17, shoot me a message of what colors you're looking for. ReedRods@gmail.com Take care,
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Mr. Brunt - Just click the facebook link above, I have pictures posted now and it doesn't require you to have an account to look. Let me know what colors you want at ReedRods@gmail.com. I will then invoice you through paypal and you can use a credit card to pay. You do not have to have a paypal account. If
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I have about 2 dozen blemished seats that I will be putting up for sale tomorrow at $7/seat with a 3 seat minimum. I typically ship USPS priority which will run $5.80 for up to 6 seats. Seats will be posted on my facebook page later tonight, . You do not need facebook to view the seats. Payments will be accepted via paypal. These seats typically retail for $29.99. The seats may have sligh
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Wayne Diduch has done some pretty cool designs on cork using the wood burning pen with different tips. Mr. Wilson - do you know of anywhere that offers custom branding irons?
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Today we added a new member to the team; Hudson Christopher was born this morning. He tipped the scales at 7lbs 8oz with a length of 19". I think he's a keeper.
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There is definitely a market for them. I'm in the process of trying to put a complete set together picking them up here and there as I can. I also own the cd with the issues, but there is just something about being able to have the magazine in hand. I shot you an email through the buy/sale page. If you don't mind, shoot me a list of the issues you have when you get time. Take care,
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Definitely worth the money. I already have my copy. I also have the cd 2-9. That was by far one of the best investments I made when I started building in 2009.
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This weekend only custom Mad-Swirl Aero spinning seats are on sale at $19.99. These are unblemished seats and have a minimum of 3 coats of auto clear on them. Blemished seats also available at a discounted price. I only have a limited number at this time, so first come, first served. No rainchecks on colors. Once a color is sold out, it will be $29.99 the next time it is available. Here is
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For Rod #2 - I would highly consider the microwaves. They are very smooth and very easy to set up to get the maximum casting distance. They do work as advertised. They offer considerable casting distance over the cone of flight set up, and cast as far as any of the other guide train theories, 27x, KR theory, etc. They also offer the tidalwave that have titanium runners. For rod #1 - Based
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Would a vertical jigging blank work? Some of them are 5'6" or around there. Bushido has a 5'8" model that may be what you're looking for. There are also some that size in the american tackle atx lineup.
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I have some *blemished first run aero seats that I mad-swirled listed at a huge discount. I have 34 total for sale. You can see the information here. If you have any questions, shoot me a message at ReedRods@gmail.com
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I do Mad-Swirls to the seats. I have mine clear coated at an auto body shop. I don't have fuji on hand, but could get them. You can see some of the seats at www.reedrods.com and www.bluecollarsportinggoods.com. I have about 40 aero seats that I will be getting cleared this week and picking up Monday. They should be posted soon at bluecollarsportinggoods.com. Here is a fuji I did. This pi
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NEW KITS HAVE ARRIVED I just received a shipment of Magic Marble primary and metallic kits. The kits are a popular item for people getting started with Mad-Swirling as you get a small price break with the kits. I only have a limited number of kits, and only 3 primary kits remaining. I also have the majority of all the colors in stock. Copper is still on backorder, and the new neon colors h
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The volume 2-9 was one of the best investments I made when I started building. There is a ton of information on that disc. I'm looking forward to the 10-12 cd.
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