Seems to me most vendors are keeping us apprised throughout this situation.
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Take a look at BC Grey corrosion control frames, I love the look. By the way, sounds like a great rod. Less is more.
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I love this place. What's a rod holder?
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DNA is very useful for rodbuilders, but it's not needed to remove excess CP.
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If you build it as Norm advised, you'll build them all like that from now on. My hardest choice these days is whether to use a 20 or a 16 KLH reduction train. I would certainly go with the 16 in your case. I build bass, trout, walleye type rods.
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Actually Mike, the DNA thing was a good idea . Wrap a piece of towel around it, soak with DNA, let it sit a few minutes and it might soften enough for the thumbnail scrape to work. A little heat from a heatgun would aid in this.
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X2.
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Yeah, anyway?
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Had an opportunity for such a visit 2 years ago, circumstances led me to leaving it too late. He's gone and I'll never get that chance back. Regrets
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In no way stupid, you answered your own question!
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Acetone would likely remove it. Do it outside, so's not to inhale the fumes. (before I get jumped on. lol)
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21st century ugly stik?
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Rich, I might suggest size 5 runners, still small but not "tiny" from a threading standpoint. ( or as Michael said above, had I been paying full attention)
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Rod Geeks may have blanks similar to your St. Croix. This topic is way out of my wheelhouse, but I'd look to them first.
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Rich, a few posts below this one find, Advice Needed: Guide spacing. Read it paying attention to Norms' reply. I would build all these rods this way with the Fuji K guides of your choice.
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Thanks to Jim Ising for going above and beyond on a small matter for me.
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How many guides did you use Jason?
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It' o.k if the line touches, as long as it doesn't go below. That being said I don't like when it touches either. If I was springing that much for a rod, I'd use as many guides as I thought it took.
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Try a search , sanding blanks all dates.
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I'm still with Spencer, and Robert. Learn how to do it and your trimming days are over.
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I'm with Spencer.
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"In collaboration with Diawa, St.Croix has the exclusive rights to produce and distribute rods with Diawa's AGS carbon fiber guides in North America"
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The new website has some issues. Fuji WCS checks come in 2 sizes, 16 and 17 (I.D. optional). Instead of providing a size choice they offer a color choice when they only come in black. 4 phone calls and 4 customer service e-mails till I got the correct one. Fuji guides are also listed in unusual categories. I think highly of Kevin, but straightening out the site would help all, himself included.
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The instructions with your finish should tell you how much time you have to re-coat without having to scuff wraps with scotchbrite prior to coating. If it's too thin give it another thin coat. Watch the Flexcoat videos. Most get by with 2 coats , some with one. You can ask Flexcoat they are extremely helpful. Not sure what comes with the all in one kit but suspect it may have been hi-build. Do so
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I've had a small, frustrating problem recently. Was rectified after much communication.
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Whichever fits in your vehicle (or wherever else you would like it to fit) outperforms the other. Fact.
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Hooray! Hokum exposed!
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Hooray! Hokum exposed!
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I would think a 12 or a 16. I'd be tempted to try a 12 since there's no ring, But I'd order both. They should be fairly inexpensive.
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2 pc. or more rod quality has improved vastly in semi-recent years. I have no problem with them.
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