Spent yesterday at the Michigan Rodbyuilders Roundup in North Branch, Michigan. Well attended and my wife and I had a great time. Lots of good info and goodies!! Thanks Don Morse and the other attendees for a successful meeting.
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Thanks Don. Sounds good! See you there.
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Wil do. Thanks.
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Do you think it is available at Lowes or Menards? Wondering where I can purchase the lighter PVC
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I've read in STS that for bank float fishing a slow action rod is best for getting the rig farther out into the river. Will be using flies and spawn. Any suggestions for a fly blank at 14' or close enough that I can extend it to 14'? Cost is an issue as well. Would like to keep it at under $100. Thanks, guys.
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can we have a pic of your rope maker?
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Anyone have a source for inexpensive aluminum tubing for making travel rod tubes? I want to cut a slot in the tubing so I can pass it beyond the reel stem on a spinning rod. I'll use short velcro straps over the cut slot to hold the tube in place. I have developed a propensity for breaking rod tips (3 last year!). Another note: Hey MICHIGAN! See you at the April RoundUp.
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OK! Thanks a lot. I thought it would be better to locate the section closer to the butt because I think the force, when the rod is under a max load, transfers towards the butt section on any rod.
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Thanks Tom
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This sounds really good. How about the esthetics of a tip over butt, versus a spigot. Does it matter to most? This is a UL/F blank as well, so maybe there will be an issue about wall thickness to accomodate a spogot ferrule. While I've got you, How do you decide where to section the blank? Is ther a reason to make both sections of equal length? Thanks
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I am sectioning a one piece 8' blank into two sections and need some guidance in fabricating a ferrule. I know they are available at mudhole, but I want to learn how to make my own and install it. The blank is UL/F graphite. Thanks
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Got it, Thanks! Found a site online selling fiberglass rods of varying diameters at good prices, free shipping. Could be a good source for making plug ferrules.
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Gulp, yes. Remind me of our conversation about it? Thanks
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What do you mean by "spigot"? Thanks
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Thank you
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Roger, as usual you come up with the best advice. Thanks for your consistent attention to this forum.
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Any chance you cold throw on a pic for us? Like to see it.
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Need to convert a 1 piece graphite blank into a two piece. Tried the search and the library w/ no results. I know there's another "how-to" source but haven't used it in a while and my great memory is of no use, as usual. Any help with that or a basic tutorial?? Thanks people.
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i'm building 2 rods for a couple of brothers who like bluegill
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Hey Everyone, I need suggestions for a 7'6" UL or L blank. I've searched mudhole, donart, getbit, and janns. No luck. Any help? Also, if I need to extend the butt to get those last 6 inches, I'll need some help. Never done that before. As always, any help will be greatly appreciated.
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I also use MHX blanks almost exclusively. I don't think you can beat them for value. Been building for only 2+ years, but that has been my experience so far.
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A woderful philosophy
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Thanks Jay. That sounds even better.
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Thanks everyone for all your great comments. I really got some great help. Love this forum!!
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Thanks Don. I have been meaning to ask if you are a Steelheader. How about Walleye?
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Thanks Bill. That is very good advice and I will follow it. By the way, are you a steelheader?
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Thanks, Phil. That will work a lot better next time.
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Thanks Don. That'll will be a lot easier. See you at the Branch meeting if not before. Harry
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I think you're right Bill, I used a ton of glue.
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Hey Walt! Great advice. Slapped it in a vise and it unsrewed by hand. Slick as Aunt Millie's skin cream! Thanks, Walt.
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