Lynn B Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sometimes I wish I'd never started reading > something. LOL P.S. why is Lynn's last name a banned word. Everytime ive tried to quote a post from lynn i get the banned word message. so weird
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Mike B Yes you are reading it wrong. the 1.4 is blank weight the last 3 digit number is the IP.
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Matt Ruggie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > > > > MikeB > > there sure are at least a few examples of > > blanks from same manufacturer, in the same > > category(SJ,MB,Spinning) where you see blanks > > labeled L
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double post
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Per the power and action designations they appear > fine and in acceptable range to me. But I do not > understand what those numbers at the end of the > lines are. its the IP and its one of the examples i touched on up top. thx david for posting.
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Mick D, Im agreeing with ya on that. yes its a subjective description problem not a ccs value issue. And what your suggesting makes absolute sense cause i think we all do this in our heads already anyway. I know i always do. I see a blank at XXX IP and that number clicks in my brain as a ML, L, or whatever. same with action. i see that number and say to myself ok that blanks on the slow s
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Michael Danek Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Yes it can. If the subjective "medium" power > has > > less power than the subjective "light" power, > it > > is inaccurate. > > > > You'll know it when the
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thx spencer great indepth description right there. yeah the ccs and the deflection charts didnt seem to add up to it being the same power as the 843. thought maybe i was missing something with the 705 being a remastered version. thx for confirming medium and a half sounds like a very versatile blank!!
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if theres gonna be an IP range then it might be a good idea to add in the "mag" powers and an XH to close the gap on the number for each category.
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spencer in your opinion, is the MB705 close to the old MB843? From CCS numbers ive seen posted and rodhouse deflection charts, the 705 looks to be a lighter powerd rod. TIA Matt
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the loomis MBR843 has traditionally been considered a MH which is rated 1/4-3/4oz. 10-17lb The MHX MB843 has the same ratings. great all purpose bass blanks. Per NFC the MB705 is the remastered version of the loomis MB843
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what El just pointed out is interesting. Marc from the beginning was out of line. PERIOD.. he did say early on tho.. feel free to post All of the pics and the string of emails. For the record i didnt see the deleted post. But If a 3 page thread bashing a banned member is gonna stay up, everyone should be able to see everything and not just the edited version. Really wasnt gonna post anymor
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just checked my email and it was in fact grumpys in seaside. thx dennis Francis, check out the xcomps from rodgeeks.
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Dennis Danku Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Matt, Your thinking of Grumpy's Bait & Tackle. > It's a surfcasters dream shop with all the blanks > you want to wiggle. thanks. yeah it was some years ago at this point. good to know!
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Dennis Danku Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Frank, Do a search for NERBS and all your > questions will be answered i was just gonna mention that. i believe it was Billy V from nerbs who gave me some recommendations for NJ shops and a few blanks to check out.
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i think it was betty and nicks seaside park nj
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i thought there were a couple tackle shops along the jersey shore that carried blanks. names escape me at the moment but one i beleive was in or close to Seaside Nj and carried rodgeeks. IDK how much inventory they keep on hand and never made it over there when i was in the area.
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ive had zero issues with titebond III for cork/burl cork/rubberized cork rings.
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El What type of seats. Talking spinning....Pipe style like Fuji dpsm and similar from other brands, ya can tell by the pipe O.D. with a set of calipers if it’s on a rod. If ya don’t have calipers , I recommend getting em. O.D. Should be listed on mud hole for Fuji dpsm. After a bit ya can tell at a glance.
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I usually tape it just in case. Never used a circular saw or miter saw for trimming blanks, but I have used fine tooth hand saw. Rotating it as I cut. I bet a pipe/tubing cutter would work too but never tried it.
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Abrasive cut off wheel in a Dremel to cut blanks works great.
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El Bolinger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks! Could I just not use a grip and instead > build epoxy ramps to the spinning seat? > > What's the thinnest you think a grip could be and > still hold up well enough? Absolutely, that’s the beauty of custom rod building. Take a look at custom fly grips to the left for examples of some of t
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The trigger isn’t necessary IMO. I have multiple saltwater factory rods that I use as beaters or loaners that have pipe style (think Fuji DPSM) reel seats. I have shaved the trigger down to a “nub” on Fuji ECMS reel seats as well. I’ve seen other guys use pac bay minima spinning seats on finesse casting rods. they seemed happy with it and would also give the most blank exposed seat. Fuji ma
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So hard to tell with just a pic. Looks like a pretty good bend from that angle tho
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John Nesse Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have P 703 (HM) and absolutely love it as a > walleye and smallmouth rod. It's a really nice 7' > medium-light that handles 1/8 ounce jigs > beautifully. I wouldn't fish heavier than 1/4 > ounce with it. It does have a lot of power as > you'd expect from a blank designed for saltwater. >
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Rick Handrick Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > When I first started building rods I started with > Flex Coat. I tried LS Supreme and it was a > definite upgrade in terms of clarity and perhaps > pot life. I tried Gen 4 and it was a complete > game changer. That sounds dramatic, but it’s > true. I now have the epoxy that is so easy to us
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Mike Ballard Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Matt Ruggie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I vote take this private and delete this > thread. > > > A year ago this sort of post would not have lasted > an hour. Things change. I took some time off rod building and all the fishing forums
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Cool read Kent. Thx for sharing
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I vote take this private and delete this thread.
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its hard to beat having a real lathe. not saying the other options wouldnt serve ya well but if your budget allows get a decent lathe. just get one that can accept the available mandrels without having to buy a bed extension. i have the Jet mini lathe and quickly found out most mandrels are too long. i did find one to fit but that was years ago. i dont think they are available anymore. Cant
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