That really helps. Thanks!
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Okay, can I get some help here towards understanding sensitivity? I always thought lighter, faster rods increased sensitivity. My biggest concern (now) is maximizing the feel of my offering "ticking" along the bottom when river fishing for steelhead or walleye. Now I read longer rods decrease sensitivity? How does a faster action affect sensitivity? Confused
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Anybody have a good source for grit I can mix with epoxy to replenish my hand reamers?
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Hi Tom, I've built 2 rods so far using a straight edge intersecting the rod as the placement for the chocker , as described in your book. Could you briefly explain placement using the reel spool measure? How is this better? Thanks. Harry
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Will CP harm metallic thread. Going to use some for the 1st time
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Took it apart after I finished. When(if) I make again I'll try to send a pix. Not the most adept at that however.
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Great Job!
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This is what I was hoping someone would say. Thanks so much for responding Harry
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Forgive my ignorance, but could you tell me what aPermit rod is? Thanks
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Completed my 1st teo rods with a combo of Fuji micro guides and Fuji Alconite spinning butt guides(2-3). Looks sweet and casts great. Kudos to Tom K. for publishing ROD-BUILDING GUIDE !
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Hey Folks, Well, I did what I said I wouldn't do, and put togrther a lathe using my drill. 50 plus yr. old drill no less. All I used was a cardboard box, duct tape some styrofoam from a shipping box and a piece of terrycloth. The mandrel is a 24" length of threads-all. Total cost under 5 bucks. It ran true and worked great! Getting to LOVE rod building.
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iS THERE AN ADVANTAGE TO ADDING METAL FERRULES TO SPINNING RODS. i.M BUILDING A FAST/MEDIUM GRAPHITEN2 PIECE FOR SALMON/STEELHEAD. iT'S A mhx BLANK.
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Also it is for spinning reel. Thanks
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I'll be using it for steelhead
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I'm purchasing some new blanks and considering Lamiglas model BSH126-4F Any comments fromsomeone experienced w/Lamigla? Thanks H
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Woops! New to the site. Found the info and printed it all. Thanks,RC for the response.
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Can anyone tell me where I can learn about the common cents system?
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Can anyone tell mw where I can learn about the Common Cents System?
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Where can I find how=to info on building tennessee grips?
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Does anyone out there know how to set spacing for Fuji micro guides?
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