Thanks very much Norm, I may give that a try. Just watched Tom's video and it looks easy.
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Thanks all. These are the unfinished CFX grips I wish to coat, will probably use the Riley method.
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Thanks Spencer - appreciated, will do some sanding. (I should have thought of this before gluing the grips on the blank!)
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Top-coating some CFX carbon fiber grips with either Lumiseal or Permagloss, is there any need to sand these down any further before applying? Many Thanks!
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Thanks Spencer, I'll call and check.
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Building a 9wt fly rod with black nickel components, just wondered if a flush, black nickel butt cap might be available anywhere. I used a short, carbon fiber grip (Mudhole) for the fighting butt. Thanks very much - appreciated!
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Thanks so much fellas, I really appreciate the suggestions! I have purchased some of Mike's (Riley Rods) materials to create these, just need to find some time to go at it. Thanks too Dick, I didn't realize my email was hidden - I'll change that and really appreciate any and all helpful directions!!!
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Thanks for the suggestions - I might try my hand at making a cf butt, never know 'til you try right? Appreciated, Mike
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Starting to gather components for a 8wt fly rod build, would like to find a fighting butt to match or complement a black, carbon fiber full wells grip. My internet searches are falling short - any and all help is very appreciated! Many thanks!
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Thanks very much Ron and Spencer, appreciated - I'll look at those RX6 SP's Ron. I really like the 7' length myself, fun blank, this is for a stream fisherman though who is looking for one a bit shorter.
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Looking for a blank having a similar action as an IP840, but in the 5'6 - 6' range. I guess I could cut a foot off the butt (a lot of waste), but wondered if something fairly similar may already exist. Building up a UL spinning rod for trout. Many thanks, Mike
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Thanks fellas, appreciated - I'll experiment a bit with backgrounds. (I may just end up using a decorative wrap, not really big on stickers!)
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...think I (hopefully) found the answer to my own question - waterslide nail decals. Thanks anyhow!
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Building a Boston Red Sox-themed freshwater trout spinning rod for a friend and wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of some decent quality, small logo stickers. Many thanks!
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Thanks Tom and Donald, appreciated. I'll probably add one more light coat and be done, thought of going the spar route but too late now...next time, live and learn.
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...applied two light coats of ProKote finish to the wraps on a bamboo fly rod project. The blank was pre-varnished, so all I really need to do is finish the guide wraps. I'm wondering if further light coats of ProKote will eventually be a losing battle when trying to avoid round-looking, finished wraps - I'm hoping for a finish that somewhat follows the contours of the flats and edges of the he
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Placed and paid for an order in early Feb., ...still waiting and no replies when attempting to communicate... :(
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Have patience...well worth the wait!!!
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Thanks Chuck - will do!
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Thanks Spencer, appreciated, just called Angler's but struck out. Sounds like it's been awhile since these were d'cd. Thinking of trying an Immortal MH 7'2 model if all else fails.
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Finally built on this now-discontinued blank and really enjoy jigging lake trout with it. Any possibility of finding a couple more (I know, probably a needle in a haystack) or anyone experience a currently available blank that is similar? Many thanks, Mike
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David, Thanks so much for sharing your review, sincerely appreciated. I've been eyeing this blank for dropping 1oz. jigs on lake trout., sounds like a perfect match! Mike
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Hi Roger - email successfully sent (I hope!) Many thanks! Mike
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Hi Roger, thank you so much for your offer! I am having trouble sending you an email, not sure why, will try again...
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Looking for a gold hood/nut to fit an Aero 16 seat, anything compatible from another seat or mfg? Thank you!
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Thanks very much John, very appreciated. This helps a bunch, I was originally sticking with blue and white only, but may research the silver to use as trim. have a great day! Mike
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Thanks Gary, will do. appreciated
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Wrapping a UNC-themed rod soon and oh how my eyes have grown old! -- is either Fishhawk's #37 Sky blue ncp, or even their #54 Lt. blue ncp close to the UNC Carolina blue color? (Probably will wrap with ncp d/t the light shade.) Other choice might be PacBay's light blue ncp but I don't have a spool in hand & my Gudebrod #37 supply is now extinct. Many, many thanks! Mike
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Thanks very much for your help! I was hoping the p843 would work out as the 844 specs seem a bit heavy when speckled trout are the norm. Thanks for the guide train idea too Bill, he's using braid with a short leader on a 3000 size spinning reel. I'm not familiar with saltwater guides, looking at the Ti Microwave set, but will check out the Fuji guides also. Thanks again!
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Posted below about building a friend an inshore 2pc. spinning rod for mostly speckled trout, but possibly an occasional redfish. Currently looking at the 7', MHX-P843 or P844 blanks. He uses Super Spook Jrs., 3 1/2 in, 1/2 oz for topwater. would the P844 (rated 1/4 to 5/8oz.) be a better fit in this case? (Thanks, I live "in the sticks" and wish I could handle some of these blanks in
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