Buzz Butters Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Chester, > Anglers Resoure guide positioning software only > deals with spin rod set up. > "GPS deals only with the reduction train of > spinning rods, the stripper guide to the choke > point. Proper selection of stripper guides and > the subsequent reduction guides to a known choke
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Check Anglers Resource for guide sizes and spacing as a starting point. They list many different lengths and with various rod powers.
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One thing that people need to be aware of is l''lgstatic electricity when using solvents and cleaning when spinning the rod blank. This has happened to me many years ago when cleaning other spinning rollers on industrial equipment. It isn't fun so be very careful.
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Posted to the wrong one, sorry.
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I built a nice crappie rod that works well be me. I used the Batson XP840 which has been replaced by IMMP70UL. The blank is only 7'-0", but if he really wants a 7'-6" you will have to keep looking because this model line doesn't have one that long. My rod is coupled with a 500 series Shamino reel and incorporates the Fuji CR Concept for guides. It really is a dream to cast very smal
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Tells us more about your decals, do you make them or do you buy them?
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Ryan McIntosh Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > Chester: > We are doing a test market strategy in Southern > California and should be expanding. As in terms of > gain more knowledge, we have several reviews and > write-ups about our products and which one should > be the perfect fit. Just like any > manufacturer/supplier, i
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Ryan, Will this be expanding to other states across the country? It certainly makes sense to get the merchandise into the hands of builders to gain more knowledge about all the different product lines that Batson has to offer without having to buy them first. I know you make it to the various sporting shows that showcase the industry, but for some it isn't possible for us to get there.
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What brand machine do you have?
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Jim, It would be good for Ryan to post his response on the thread so we can all learn and expand out knowledge base.
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Rolly Beenen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If I was to choose it would be ProKote light and > Threadmaster mixed 50/50.. This gives you the best > of both worlds. Extended pot life and hardens a > little better then just straight Pro kote. I find > that Pro Kote regular is way too thick and sets > too fast for my liking. Are saying th
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It is my understanding that they are redesigning the logo based upon feedback from crafters, like us. It will be smaller, but I'm not sure when they will be out.
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We are really talking two issues here, I believe. > One is: What direction is the centerline of the > spool facing? Upward? Downward? Parallel to the > blank? This is the one that Tom says has no > effect on performance. The second is: Where is > the centerline of the spool located in sp
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John E Powell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Chester, > > Thanks John that is nice. To bad they don't provided a choice when there isn't "the best" color match. Have you ever had the need to call them for color matching assistance?
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John, I didn't know that Madeira posted Pantone color matches for their thread. Where did you find that info? Thanks
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Michael, Are you willing to share your set-up for doing CCS measurements with us? I'm willing to send you my email address, if it is blocked (I can't remember how I have it set). I'm looking for something that won't take up a lot of space and it sounds like you might have something that I could be interested it.
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Jared, I've been watching this topic for a while now and see the topic is now on to guide layout. I built a 7" UL with a size 500 Shimano reel using the KR Concept guide train. My first guide was a 12H (19.2" from shaft end), 4.5H (25.25" from shaft end) following by 4.5's (choke point at 31" from shaft end) to the tip. I use 4# nanofil line and it is a dream to cast. I
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Terry has some very good advise. One thing is to either review the tax code to see what is and isn't tax deductible. If you aren't comfortable with that then you need to speak with a tax professional. Keep very good records and pay you taxes.
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How much are they if you don't mind me asking.
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Glenn McMurrian Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > two it will put a UV protective coating on > the metallic thread so to help it from fading. Can someone show me the data? I've never heard this about CP having this kind of property before, but it might have, I'm just saying that I've not read this or heard about it before.
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I've never used the "plastic" chuck so I have no experience with it. But, I do have the ALPS upgraded chuck on my set-up and it has done everything that I've wanted. I've not made cork grip from rings, but have manipulated some and it did just fine. If I were to do more with cork I wound have a separate unit and a dirty room to use.
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Jim Ising, Will you (Fuji) be publishing the guide weights for the various styles and sizes in the near future and if you do plan on doing that when do you think it will be ready for the public to see it?
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Tom Wewerka Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Have not tried ithe Fuji thread Chester but it > would be good to do so for sure. > > Tom Tom, I have a few spools of the Fuji metallic's coming in different colors, so I was wondering what others might have thought about them.
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Nice feedback on the thread. Have you tried the Fuji thread and if so how does it compare? If anyone else has tried them please share your experiences. Thanks
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John Powell, A very nice write-up with good detail and explanation behind your thought process, very easy to follow! Thank You
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No Bill, just some good spirited fun. ;-)
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Yep, there is nothing wrong with that. Besides when someone does a nice job and goes above and beyond a simple 2-5 line response on such a topic as this one, it deserves to be mentioned. Maybe it will get contagious and spread, what do you think Bill B?
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John Powell, I want to thank you for your response. This was well thought out, explained yourself well with good examples and well written.
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Ken Preston Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > There's a saying in Russian "I'm not so rich that I can afford to buy cheap stuff" > I totally agree with this statement and one that I learned a long time ago.
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Michael, > I make the rear split grip long enough to allow my > hand to remain fully on the grip with no overhang. > Then, basically the front 3/4s of the grip is a > relatively constant size reel seat with a flare at > the end to help keep your hand from slipping. > > Be safe M
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