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1 year ago
Don @ American Tackle
Good morning Michael. The AT Aero 17 is only available with the cushioned seat hood so any foregrip of your choosing will fit against the front of the seat. If you have any questions please feel free to call me direct. Michael Birdsley Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Newer rod builder here long time lurker. What > for-grip would I need to fit
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1 year ago
Don @ American Tackle
Fon, Either the MW25 or the MW30 would be great choices. The mw25 comes with 6mm runners and the mw30 is 8mm runners. Depending on if your client fishes cold weather or not the larger may be better for less ice up possibility. Extra running guides are available for all MWG sets. The reason I mentioned length. I have found that larger running guides help with casting distance on long
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1 year ago
Don @ American Tackle
Hello Fon, The difference between the MW Spinning and MW20 is the frame style - A frame VS. Snagless frame The MW Air is a ceramic-less guide with SS ring inserts. There are other sizes of MWG available for longer rods and larger spools... these suggestions may help.. (not set in stone) mw20 - 1500-3500, UL to M, 5' - 7'6" mw25 - 3000-5500, M to MH, 6'6"- 8' mw30 - 45
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1 year ago
Don @ American Tackle
4. GLUE!!
Check out the latest episode of This Is Rod Building.. all about glue
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1 year ago
Don @ American Tackle
Builders from 13 Countries have signed up..
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Robert A. Guist Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello Kevin. > > Do you know anyone selling BTMW--SET in blue? > > > Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines. Bob.. the website I gave you before is the only one that has them
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
HFF Custom Rods has them in Stock.. call Joe @ 888-413-1692
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Bob, give me a call or drop an email.. I know where you can get some.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Light - check Strong - check Sensitive - check Sexy - check Far ahead of everything on the market - check In stock - check
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Check these out.. a lightweight workhorse using the latest materials. In stock and shipping
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
The trailer that is... Hitting the road at 5am tomorrow - Destination, Winston Salem NC. See you at the biggest and BEST custom rods builders show on the PLANET (I heard there is one bigger on Uranus) ICRBE 2022 BOUND!!!!
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Good morning Rick and everyone.. thank you for the kind words. The ends are all that are necessary.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
We are arriving Thursday night and setting up Friday.. looking forward to seeing everyone Robert A. Guist Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello Don. > > When are you guy's setting up for the ICRBE > Thursday or Friday? > > I should be there Friday Ill see you there. > > Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
It is my pleasure to help... I am glad we could get you set up.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Lynn, they may be AT.. can you send a picture to me an email..
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
American Tackle will be holding the 7th Annual Best MicroWave Guide Rod Contest at ICRBE 2022 !!!!! No entry fee...... Voted on by ICRBE attendees....... $500 rod kit prize to the Winner and your name engraved on the traveling plaque! RULES #1. Must have MicroWave guides It does not get any easier than that! ..... Bring your rod to the AT booth Friday or Saturday morning to compete.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
American Tackle will be holding the 7th Annual Best MicroWave Guide Rod Contest at ICRBE 2022 !!!!! No entry fee...... Voted on by ICRBE attendees....... $500 rod kit prize to the Winner and your name engraved on the traveling plaque! RULES #1. Must have MicroWave guides It does not get any easier than that! ..... Bring your rod to the AT booth Friday or Saturday morning to compete.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
American Tackle will be holding the 7th Annual Best MicroWave Guide Rod Contest at ICRBE 2022 !!!!! No entry fee...... Voted on by ICRBE attendees....... $500 rod kit prize to the Winner and your name engraved on the traveling plaque! RULES #1. Must have MicroWave guides It does not get any easier than that! ..... Bring your rod to the AT booth Friday or Saturday morning to compete.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
That is very subjective depending on how you are fishing.. I would rate the double foot at 30#... but bass guys will run 80 through them Around 20 on the single foot but again very subjective... I would say they are a lite to medium duty guide Michael Ward Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Don - up to what line rating do you recommend > the
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
AMERICAN TACKLE proudly presents ......... Vortex AIR guides Vortex Air Guides, now in stock and available from American Tackle Company. Showcasing a sleek, lightweight & durable design, the Vortex Airs are available in chrome and matte black Available in single foot spinning (high and standard frame) double foot spinning, double foot casting and running guides. Sizes 50
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Bushido ("the way of the warrior") is a moral code concerning samurai attitudes, behavior and lifestyle. The American Tackle Bushido Rod Blanks are made to go into battle with the most demanding anglers. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Bushido In
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Most builder know that the original MicroWave guide system work wonderful for the lite and medium stuff and the MW30 has been a great addition for the heavier rods and larger reels...... BUT DID YOU KNOW..... We have the perfect "in-between" guide train? The MW25 guide system is the most comprehensive set of MicroWave guides yet. Specifically designed to cast heavier braided
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Good afternoon Bob, Because of the wide range of blanks, handle lengths and reels that will be used with the MW50 guides we have a range for the 3 guides closest to the reel (place in the middle, test cast and adjust as needed) From the reel spool lip fully extended- Stripper - 28-32" Transition - 45-48" Running Guide - 55-59" Please let me know if you need more infor
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
If you do not have the American Tackle Ti-Forged guides in your rod building arsenal, you are MISSING OUT.. * Black and silver frames available in stainless steel and titanium * 316SS or solid Titanium alloy frames * Featuring a new modern look with a snagless design to reduce tangling. * Snagless frame designs in spinning and casting configurations * Hardened frames for extreme st
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Winner of ICAST 2020's Best Fishing Accessory, the G2 Tsuka Handle System is the most advanced rod handle ever produced. NOW IN STOCK at your favorite distributor - MudHole, HFF Custom Rods, My Rod Shop, VooDoo While fishing rod blanks have improved through modern advances in carbon and resin systems, handles have remained relatively static using EVA or cork grips with nylon/plastic seats
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Building BIG rods for BIG fish? The new American Tackle Virtus XHD Xtra Heavy Duty Guides are your new go to! The ultimate in an XTRA Heavy Duty offshore guide frame, these guides match the style of the classic Virtus guide design adding a #50-#200 Unlimited line rating option to complete the series. Broad thick gauge stainless and solid titanium material frames offer distortion proof d
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
World champion rod builder, Mark Crouse, calls the HCC Seat "Little Precious" This year’s hottest hand-crafted reel seat is back in stock! Brand new inventory of HCC Reel Seats have arrived - Many distributors have PILES of them - MudHole, HFF Custom Rods, VooDoo, My Rod Shop, Swampland Make sure to contact your favorite American Tackle Distributor, and get these reel seats
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
The 2022 American Tackle catalog is available NOW for download. I love seeing the product selection grow and when 20 pages are added to the new catalog you know the selection has grown! Download here ------> Paper copies will be available before the end of the year. Please let me know if I can answer any questions.
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
In the United States the common carp has always been looked down upon as an undesirable catch. When I was a young man in Michigan I discovered the shear power of the fish and played around with ways to target them. As I got older I looked at what the Europeans are doing and tried to adapt some of that to what I was doing. Fast forward a whole lot of years- EU style carp fishing is a growin
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2 years ago
Don @ American Tackle
Welcome aboard Ian!
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