This was my first expo experience and it was amazing! I really enjoyed the seminars that I attended especially Captain Mike's carbon-fiber grips and Morris's wood turning. I "stole" a graphite surf rod blank from Mudhole in their $1.49 a foot closeout center first thing Saturday morning. I am going to build it for my father-in-law's birthday present. Bought myself a St. Croix Avi
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Thanks for the help! Not too worried about rod weight as this will be used mainly for bait and wait.
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I will check out the new Batson too. How does the 1418 compare to the 1386?
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But I may need to request some of these blanks to be brought to the expo. I am excited to go as this is my first time to the expo.
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Looking for a surf blank 11 to 12 foot for using 5 to 7 ounce sinker plus bait for obx drum around Duck area . Right now I have an Allstar 1266 for light bait or throwing metals so I need another rod to handle more weight when those ideal drum fishing north winds create a strong current. Right now I am considering Seeker 2 peice surf ssu105 which is rated 4-8 ounces but at 10.5 ft so I woul
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Give Utmost Enterprises a call, one of the sponsors on the left. I bought some tip tops on clearance from them their customer service is excellent and cheap shipping too.
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Does anyone use the Hook and Hackle FTX fast tip line of blanks? I am looking to build a nymph rod as well and they look pretty good for the price and warranty.
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I have the same 966 Lamiglas fly rod in a solid yellow color blank which I find great to use fishing for bream and small bass with dry flies and small poppers.The yellow blanks have value but not nearly as much as the translucent honey colored S blank. I am considering on using perma gloss to refinish using a sponge brush. Like to know Jesse how the spar urethane works out for you.
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This will be my first time going to the expo as I am new to rod building.I am very fortunate to live 20 minutes away from the event in Welcome and work in Winston-Salem so I plan to stay as long as possible to learn as much as I can from the pros.Hopefully have some $$ after selling some rc heli stuff to buy blanks and supplies too.Much anticipation till then!
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I have a Optimum 8/9 which I use a Cortland 280gr 10wt shooting head and it works well for me bass fishing.For $100 I can get 2 blanks to make 2 rods which is even better than just having an extra tip.Having a warranty on these priced blanks are moot when most manufactures require $25 for shipping and handling then a wait.I am sure there is better blanks that are made in the USA like the Fly Logi
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I am in the process of replacing guides on my 9wt fly rod with pac bay titanium guides,a 16 and 12 double foots,a 10 single and 8's for the running guides.They all needed prepping for the feet but it does not take long to do it with sand paper.Also don't have to worry about taking off the protective coating as they are solid like you said.The double foot guides light casting series is very light
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