very true, I guess i stressed more about it than I should have Thanks Fred!
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Hi guys, quick question getting ready to fire up the heat gun. I am a little worried about bulkiness on the blank on one end of my HST grip because it will go straight to the reel seat. Does anyone know if it helps if you put small slices in the tubing, so it melts better to the blank? Thanks a million! Scott
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Going to order them all and sort it out! I will let you know how it goes, thanks again,
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Thanks everyone for the great info. So, I am doing a 12Ft 2 piece Century Surf Rod, would I be ok with the following layout? KLAG - 30J KLAG - 25J KLAG - 20J KLAG - 16J KLAG - 12J KLAG - 10H KLAG - 8H or would I be better off with this: KLAG - 30J KLAG - 25J KLAG - 20J KLAG - 16J KLAG - 12J TKTAG - 10J TKTAG - 8J Thanks again for taking the time to help me out. Scott
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Hi Guys, was ordering some Concept K's today and Mudhole said they dont make a 10J or 8J, just an H model in each size. Is this normal? If so, does anyone know what I can replace them with? They do list an 8M, and a 6M but I guess I am confused, any help much appreciated! Scott
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Great info guys, thanks a million!
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Hi Guys, I have roller top that is a tad big, so I was thinking about putting a layer of A thread underneath it. Is this ok to do? If it is, should I epoxy the thread first then put the top on? I plan on threading over the top and out about a half an inch or so too. Hope this isnt a really stupid question! Thanks in advance, Scott
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I used a spray bottle to apply warm water, worked like a charm! Thanks Everyone for the help. Scott
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excellent, thanks Willie!
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with maybe a little less time to operate, but I guess not that much. great tip, thanks!
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Great Tom, I will give it a shot, thank you sir!
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Hello all, and Happy New Year. Just finished up a Trolling rod and double-wrapped the guides, obviously double-foot. I dont believe i wrapped too tight, as I always leave enough wiggle room for final alignment, except now. Anyways, is there any tip or trick to loosening them up just a bit so I can align? Thought about wetting them with water but didnt want to try anything until I asked the ex
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Great info, thanks John!
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Wow, thanks John good stuff! Will prob try that for myself as well, thanks again! I assume ti goes as deep?
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Thanks all, as for the size, I have fished both, and my favorite go to wire rig now is a 6'6". I have a 7, but in my mind it is too flexible. It will not be used just for spoons. Up here I wire line tube and worms, jigs, etc when the stripers head down deep. John, I believe she will be using monel. Dave, I agree on the roller tip. I would have never said a few years ago but I do get snags on
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Hi all, next build is a 6'6" wire line trolling rig for Stripers in New England. I am looking for recommendations on blank, reel seat, and guides. Thanks! Scott
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Damn Steve, and others, great idea! and my wife owns a salon and I never thought of doing that! I use a scalpel for pretty much everything else, it rocks!
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great info, thanks guys much appreciated!
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Great info, thanks guys much appreciated!
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outstanding info, thanks very much. Think I am going with 13 1/2 or so. Thanks again everyone!
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thank you very much, havent done much salmon fishing so figured I would ask, thanks again!
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Hi All, first Salmon Rod build and I have my guide spacing, just wondering what you think best location for Reel Seat should be? Standard Spinning setup, not a SG and grips are custom EVA, thanks! Scott
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Randolph and Ray, thanks so much, good info! Scott
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perfect advice Rick, thanks. Think i will go with the ST 1023. Thanks again! Scott
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Thanks Rick, based on Spencers advice I am looking for a tougher blank as well. So from what I see the biggest difference between the ST1023 and the ST1144F is the length, is 8'6" a big enough blank? Thanks again Scott
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Thanks Spencer, much appreciated. as I said this is my first salmon rod so I will yield to the people with knowledge. Thanks again!
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Well, it may be more difficult getting that info than I thought. It is a gift so the client cant really ask him. I do know its a spinning reel though so I guess I would like to build for whatever you guys think would be an average spinning reel for this set up.So, having said that, any recommendations on a reel seat and/or guides would be very much appreciated. Scott
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Thanks so much Randolph I really appreciate it. I am about 95% sure he will be using a spinning reel.
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Great question! I actually am waiting to hear back from him on that peice of info. I prob should have waited to post this, thanks!
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Hi guys, this will be my first Salmon Blank for a customer who will be fishing in the northwest. I have decided to go with the ST1143-MHX (9'6" - 2 pc) for a blank but I am looking for some help on which guides to use. He will be mainly fishing from shore, but might do the occasional mooching. Also wondering your thoughts on the best Reel Seat, thanks! Thanks so much in advance, Sco
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