Control center that operates power, foot control, dial control and rotation direction
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The line I see runs from the butt of the blank toward the tip - it doesn’t spiral around it
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Sorry Tom - obviously I have my terms incorrect - it was used by the manufacturers customer service person. I could see the edge of the fabric along the length of the blank.
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I am looking for inshore blanks - 7’, fast action, medium and medium heavy power. I want the blanks just clear coated. I tried blanks from a company I usually buy this type blank but out of 7 - I could see the scrim line running up the blanks so I returned them. Anyone have recommendations?
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Tom, I have used Mud Hole and I think they are fine, I am just looking for another source. Actually I would like to find some Eastern diamondback skins - as in Florida.
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Anyone have a good source of rattlesnake skins ready for inlays? (Other than Mud Hole). I have a matching 6 rod order with the inlays in the split grip and fore grip areas.
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Thanks Russ, I have built on a number of blanks from Rod geeks and really like their inshore series. I did however order a natural with clear coat and had to return it - j could see a line in the glass or scrim. I returned it to St Croix as they had just taken over management from what I understood. I requested info on what happened to cause that but never heard back from. I just sent an emai
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I expected NFC to chime in - what cha got guys?
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I am looking for blank recommendations per the following: All blanks natural with gloss finish - 4 ea. - 7’long, 12 to 20 lb, inshore (reds,snook,flounder, sea trout) - 2 ea. - 6 to 6’ 6” nearshore jigging rods ( passes, nearshore ) - 2 ea. - 6 to 6’6” near shore trolling rods ( passes to 10 miles out) ( kings, cobia, etc.) I want them to be of one manufacturer and all the finishes to be
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I’ll try it Monday - Thanks Norm!
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Looking for an 8 wt - it looked like the they had up to 7wt.
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I have emailed TFO and waiting for a response but surely someone know the answer to my question - yes?
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Yes, But I can’t find the TFO axiom 2
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Are the TFO axiom 2 fly blanks available to rod builders ? If so, who carries them? Thanks, Jon Hood
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Another update for those of you following- - I returned to 2 blanks in question to St Croix per their supplied shipping label. - the customer service rep. Credited my account for the cost of the rod blanks. - I have place another order from rod geeks and I’m awaiting shipping notification.
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Same to you Mark! Happy holidays and stay safe!!!
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Call customer service! My blanks have been returned to St Croix and I’m awaiting the new order from Rodgeeks.
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Miss print on my post above - I gave a 24v dc 200 rpm motor- sorry
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Definitely look at what Roger has - I worked with him on my set up. I have a similar control box, foot pedal, and knob speed control. The motor I use is a 12v 200 rpm. I can spin it to 160 rpm max, 6 rpm min.- so it allows you to finish and dry without moving anything but a knob. It also is reversible which helped me wrap on a renzetti right to left instead of left to right like normal people!?
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I seem to remember a post a few years ago that stated it could be done with a product like rod bond. Tape everything off, mix it, apply it with a spatula, let set for short time, then use a wet finger to smooth it out to the shape you want. Then you can put your thread over it and put what you like. I have used Flexcoat to build a ramp from the blank to the end of the fore grip(then wrap) inste
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I used the same 2k and it worked great - I build a 3 sided box, then used a 100 rpm motor to spin the rod while I coated it - 3 times. The motor was at one end outside of the box.Then to be safe - I put an exhaust on the back of the “paint booth” ???? out of a 12v blower used for inboard motor compartments. It was placed behind ac filters to catch the overspray . Also wore a respirator. Don’t br
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Update # 1 - I sent St Croix pictures of the 2 rod blanks. - St Croix sent me a shipping label to return the rod blanks to THEM. (Wisconsin)
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All I know is what I was told - and I don’t really care how businesses are set up - most likely for tax shelters or some other financial reason. So, I was told by a representative of St Croix - who by the way works there and should have no reason to lie to me- that St. Croix would be taking care of any Rodgeeks warranty issues and business is moving forward - with that said I am satisfied and
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Hello everyone! No more mystery - I called St. Croix today and spoke with customer service - they are indeed handling any warranty or other issues for Rodgeeks. I have taken photos of the issues I have with the blanks I received and emailed them to St. Croix as instructed. My issues will be taken care of and Rodgeeks orders will still be available moving forward per my conservation. I did throw
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Well ! Finally! I will call St Croix tomorrow and ask about my blank issues!! Even though they did respond to my emails!!
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No giving up on them Norm- but I won’t give my CC number to a company that I can’t contact.
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All I know is that I loved the rod blanks I was getting from them- they very straight and had a super consistent bend when the identical rod blanks from 2 different orders were tested with the same amount of weight! The painted reel seats were awesome as well! Pricing was also excellent! Customer service has always been exceptional - Untill NOW! I just I wish I could contact someone to disc
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WOW ! Opened up a 55 gal drum of worms!!! So does anyone have a clue as to what will happen moving forward?
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Well - you sure can’t get in touch with them to find out!
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They were not the SCV blanks - but it doesn’t really matter if you can’t get in touch with anyone - like I said before - received the blanks 4 weeks ago now and I’m 6 emails, 6 left messages with 0 response!
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