Randy, Ross is correct. I have one on the dryer right now. A family friend broke one on a recent trip to Canada and I quick fixed it with thread and nail polish. When we got back I got the rod to properly repair it and he requested I replace them all. Using ALPS xbytlg models which are pretty close to the originals. I was able to start with a #20 stripper instead of the the original #25 and the f
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Tom, I would call Amtak and talk to them. They are very helpful.
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Excellent post!
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U-40 color lock says 1 yr. in their FAQ.
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Hello Jacob, as I understand it grooving doesn't seem to be much of a issue these days. I would suggest that you might want to put comfort ahead of sensitivity in a reel seat on a crankbait rod. Others may disagree! Good luck with your build. It won't be your last!
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Liberty (Get-Bit)
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Randy, I didn't mean to imply you hadn't read up on finish methods, it's just that the search feature is often overlooked. Honestly though, I use the straw method both on the finish after mixing and also on the wraps once they are coated, and I have some finish issues myself from time to time, but never with bubbles. Lynn
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I would suggest doing a search on finish or epoxy application, all dates. That should answer any and all finish questions. Lynn
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Bill, seems like common sense is largely a thing of the past, sorry to say. Lynn
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Are there additional concerns to consider when spiral wrapping a 2pc. casting rod, or do you treat it as if it were one pc. I guess my concern regards ferrule vs guide location as it is an 8ft. rod with only 1 guide on the butt section. The blank's rated up to 4oz. The butt guide will be a double ft. Minima 3 size 10. ( I also have a couple double ft. sz.6's here.) from there it goes down to Pac
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American Tackle assured me that moving the stripper +/ - an inch or so will not effect performance. Maintain recommended spacing for next 2 and static test from there. Measure from spool lip to highest point of large ring. (the foot being the lowest.)
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I also use drywall tape, with excellent results.
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Google Jim Trelikes dragonscale wrap.
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Thanks Robert, I don't know what I was looking at! Lynn
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O.K. I answered your question in more detail on the other forum. Once I read it I figured you might be the same guy. Lynn
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I can't seem to find this topic in the FAQ list. I'd like to see it. Have to do this soon, and I'm a cork or nothing guy.
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Class, If this sort of behavior continues there will be no recess tomorrow.
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Check out Tackle Warehouse. All handle lengths are listed.
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Mark, would you be also known as the Smokin' Ohio Butcher? Lynn
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I have one rod blank (among many) I think is wonderful. I've rebuilt it 4 times so far over the years. I learn something each time, and each time I screw it up less. It's a trial and error thing. Once you do a few the first will look lame to you,( if you're not a prodigy), which I"m not. Oh, excuse me off topic. I've reached the point where I make my own winding checks from wrap finish and
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No
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Thanks for the reply. And as Ladd asked, what city? Congrats Jerry. Which one are you going for?
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Still wonderin' about that Point Blank contest.
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You could paint the blank white where the wraps will be and wrap over it.
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I don't recall reading about a result in the Point Blank contest, is it ongoing or did I just miss it?
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They say you learn something new every day. Today I learned that Custom Rod Handles is located about a thousand yards from my house and I've driven by it enough to recognize it in the street view photo. Thanks Roger
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Try the search feature regarding this topic , probably keep you reading till Easter.
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Thanks Michael, one less thing to worry about.
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Just to be clear, I rotate by hand on the 180 for about the 1st hour or so then put on the dryer for 4 hours, so 5 hr.s total. As stated check the leftover finish in the cup. Lynn (I'm the guy who replied to Donald R. Campbell's original post)
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The blowing through a straw method works fine for me. Lynn
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