Don't tell 'em that I told ya, but you might look at Bill Stevens as a suspect. I don't want to point any fingers, but he would be at the top of most peoples list. Be extremely careful if you follow my lead on this.
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I recieved my paper, but where do I get the electrical parts, plugs & batteries. How long does a charge last?
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Who in the heck is this Bobby fellow?
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Tony, I have some that you can have. Email me at jeff@friendlycustomrods.com Jeff
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Danny, I think I built you a couple bass sticks back in 2003. Shoot me an email jeff@friendlycustomrods.com Jeff
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Jerry, Many times I end up using more guides & I used to think I was messing up too. But as Tom has stated, you are probably right in your results. The only thing you might try is smaller running guides & stretching them out a bit. Stop when you get the best results. Jeff
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Bait Caster. Jeff
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Hey Andy, how in the heck can you tell what color they are? Those things are soooo small. But then again, you're so much younger than me. Not better looking, but younger. :-) Jeff
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Luis, Andrew's recommendation of the 3C68MXF is one of the best blanks out there! It sounds like the perfect choice for ya. Jeff
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Lance, I was being calm & I wasn't attempting to make a big deal out of it. Patrick, you are right on the mark!
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Mr. Riggins, where did you get that figure of $40.00 from? What rod has Airrus ever produced for $40.00? Additionally, where did you get the figure of $200.00 Plus for every custom rod crafted out there? There are no doubt cheap rods out there that will work for people like yourself, but there is also a small percentage of people out there who APPRECIATE real craftsmanship, whether it be custom r
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James, I have approx. 50 of the good blanks left, from 7' to 8'. I also have some of the good ATC blanks left. Jeff
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Alex, I'm with Steve on this one when throwing swimbaits. You've got MORE than enough rear handle there. Jeff
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Mr. Joyce, Now that's style man. You really brought it home with that one. I only wish I had thought of it first. SWEET! Jeff
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Scott, I'd go with the M&M's favorite colors. Black Nylon with maybe a touch of Black NCP. :-) Jeff
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Scott; I have a 3C62MXF that I really love, but I think that's not enough power for the 100 series pointers. I personally use a Rogue MB703 for my 100 series pointers, that I cut down to 6'7". Talk to Bobby Feazel, as he's really sharp on which Rogue blank would fit your needs. Jeff
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David, get you some of the Loctite 493 that Bobby stated. I was all worried about losing my split tip-tops before I took Bobby's recommendation. This stuff is awesome if you don't want your tip-top to come off, just be sure you have the top in place before you apply the Loctite! Wrap your thread & apply finish. Jeff
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I enjoy all of the pics, including OUR SPONSORS. As in everything on this forum, it's a choice to click or not. I would enjoy seeing your pics too John.
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Raymond, Great job!!!! Jeff
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Jim Spooner wrote; "I doubt that anyone else has given much consideration to hook setting in choosing rod lengths" Jim Spooner wrote; "If I were to have a problem with hook setting, my solution certainly wouldn’t be going to longer rods". I resepectfully disagree with you. There are MANY OF US out there that give rod length consideration when it comes to hook set. Whi
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Where might this fit? "Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin" Jeff.
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Rolly, Steve is still having some issues posting on the board. There is a meeting of the minds regarding when to post the newest volume as I write this. More to come. Jeff
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Denis Brown wrote; "Everything taken into account a longer rod ( not to the extreme action of maybe a noodle ) is advantageous in getting timely pressure on that hook and maintaining it in the first few seconds.........................in general context". Jeff Friend wrote; There ya go! Jeff
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Mr. Colby, as a matter of fact, I'm presently in counseling for my imagination. What I'd like to know is have you been watching me through the windows in order to gain evidence of the drug use. I'll be purchasing blinds tomorrow. But, I'm going to continue to use my 12'6" carolina rig rod. Wait a minute, there goes my imagination again. Well, it's back to the medicine cabinet for me. Jeff
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The hookset on a carolina rig is done in a sweeping motion rather than a typical bass hookset. I find that by sweeping the rod horizontally rather than vertically increases my hook-up ratio. The sweeping motion should eliminate the break offs. As a footnote to my previous post, I find that with many of my guide clients, the majority of them bring rods in the 6'6" length & shorter. I wil
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Jeff Shafer wrote; When I asked why, he pointed out that on longer distance hooks sets the rod feels too tippy and he feels he isn't getting a good hook set. A non-scientific answer on my part is that when I first began to bass fish I used very short rods. Over the decades it became clear that the longer rod provided much quicker hook sets. Today I fish up to 150 days a year and a majority of my
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I've owned several different brands of bass boats & presently have an new Ranger 521 & it is hands down the easiest to load & unload rods. No matter WHAT brand you have, you must pay attention when performing that task. The extra ONE second it takes to be careful pays off handsomely. Jeff
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I use 3.5's w/braid-flouro leader on a swimbait rod. Although the knot makes noise going thru the guides, the noise was just as loud when I threw with # 6 running guides. The weight of the swimbait really makes that knot slam thru thru those guides, but I've never had a failure in either the 6's or micros. I do occassionally check my knot as it wears the flouro leader at the knot. Jeff
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Lines do make a difference. All of you that have decided to now use braid for all your bassing needs, please send stupid 'ol me all your mono & flouro. Jeff
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Can I come too? Please........... Jeff
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