Hi Tom I am not putting this on Mudhole. I know this is a Canadian government issue. I am simply trying to see how others up here deal with it.
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Hi All, This is a questions to my fellow Canadians out there. I just had a shipment from Mudhole come via Fedex valued at $250.00. When showed up,the Fedex guys said I owed $44 in duties! I have bought from Mudhole before and never had to pay this. Do we as the consumer have to pay this fee? What are your experiences? If this is the case paying $42 shipping and $44 duties, it's really expensiv
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Hi Garry thanks for the advise. I was actually zeroing in on the SJ842. John can ask what colours your wrapped with and what guide set did you go with? You can respond via email if you like. My email address is public.
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Hi Jim, Thanks I will go look at it. Regarding the case I am actually making a case from wood. My father-in-law is a very good woodworker, he is going to guide me.
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Hi All, I am going to build a spinning rod for a retirement gift for my Dad. I need help picking one form Mudhole. I need to get it form them because I already have an order in with them for another blank so to save on the shipping ($43 to Canada) I need to include it with my current order. They are holding this order for me until I find this blank! My Dad will fish mostly for walleye and
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Hi Ken, That makes it very clear! Calculus what? Lol thanks for the conversion lesson but for me using the internet is much easier.
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Hi David, I actually live in Toronto. Yes a Leafs fan! But I will add that color to my order. Mudhole carries Maera so I should be able to get it.
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Hi Bill Thanks. I wasn't sure if represented inches. Usually inches are not referred to with decimal points. Us Canadians use them all the time. Lol
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Hi Tom, Thanks. I actually placed an order for that and the Burt orange yesterday. Figured I would try both. Thanks for the feedback guys. I really appreciate it.
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Hi Tom, Thanks. I actually placed an order for that and the Burt orange yesterday. Figured I would try both. Thanks for the feedback guys. I really appreciate it.
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Hi All, Can someone please explain what a .452 butt size is? I am trying to find/buy a blank that is similar in size to one I have at home.
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Hi Phil, Thanks! I will go take a look.
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Hi All, I am building a casting rod for friend for his birthday. I want the theme of the rod to be the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. Has anyone here ever tried to match the orange to a thread? BTW the blank is white and the team colors are orange black and white. I think the color scheme should turn out alright?
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Hi All, I am building a casting rod for friend for his birthday. I want the theme of the rod to be the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. Has anyone here ever tried to match the orange to a thread? BTW the blank is white and the team colors are orange black and white. I think the color scheme should turn out alright?
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Hi Chad, I to have used #3 micros for casting rods and love them. However I have never tried them on a spinning rod yet. Do you mind sharing how you set up the spinning rod? If you don't want to post it maybe you can email me?
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Can someone tell me why kayak fishing is a growing trend? And I say trend because I think that's all it is. It doesn't look comfortable or practicable at all.
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Hi All, Where can I get real snake skin?
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Thanks Torin. I am actually going to go with an 8wt I believe. I think I am going to pick up a Rainshadow 9' 2pc mod fast action. I think anyway. Still researching and looking.
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I have a cheap plastic caliper. It's time I buy a good digital one. Thanks everyone!
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Hi Guys I get it. Now I am going to have to learn what a 4.5 tip top means. Thanks
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Hi Guys I have a Fenwick HMS 70M-2-XF rod I want to strip and rebuild. Does anyone know where to get the specs on the blank? Tip size, but size. Ect....
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Thanks for the suggestion Eric!
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Hi William, What length would you recommend? Medium or fast action?
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Hi Guys! Bill I have started reading online.Wow. A lot of info. Phil I think I will look for a fly fishing club for some one on one lessons. Russ most of what I have read basically says a 7wt medium action is a great starter that covers what I will want it for. I am still trying to determine the length though? I will be fishing from a boat.
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Hi All, I want to build a fly rod to use at my cottage this year. Problem is I am not an experienced fly fisherman. I would be fishing for bass and pike. I am looking to a tutorial on fly rods. When guys talk about 4wt or 9wt I have to idea what that means. Any help would be really appreciated!
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Thanks Guys!
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Hi All, Do you have to add thread to the tip top? Does it actually add strength or is it for aesthetic purposes? Will the tip top fall off without it? Personally I prefer the look without thread and just a bit of epoxy.
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Hi Rolly Will you guys be there Sunday doing demos?
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Hi Guys How do you clean the blank after you use the Citri Strip? Just a light 600 or 800 sand?
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Hi Robert, I just recently stripped the clear coat off a graphite rod using a xacto knife. Held it at approx 45 degree angle and swept it quickly towards me. Worked really well. Only took me about 1 hour and the blank was completely done. Gave it a quick sand with 800 and it looks awesome. Not sure if it's a recommended method but it worked great for me. I also did a fiberglass blank this wa
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