Robert, thank you very much for the suggestion. I didn't consider the double foot KW because it was listed as a spinning guide in Mudholes catalog. I know what they say about assumptions, but I assumed it may not be strong enough for use as a butt position guide on a heavy power bass casting rod. My reasoning for thinking this is that spinning guides recieve pressure from a different direction th
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Hi all, This is the second thread I've started as a new member to this web site. And I've gotta say that from reading through past threads, that this place is a wealth of knowledge for both those new to rod buidling like I am, and even for those that are seemingly quite experienced. I love the willingness to help that some members show towards us "newbies" In the other thread I star
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Don, thank you for the response. In my original post, I mentioned replacing the guides on three of my rods last year. I used the Alconite guides as replacements, and I like them a lot, And even though all the rods ended up with more guides on them, than were on them from the factory, the rods cast better and seem more responsive than they were with the old guides. I definitely hear what you'r
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Sounds great Joel. The more I've researched Phenix rods, the more I'm becoming convinced that the M1 blank is the one for me. That's not to say I haven't read excellent reviews on rods built using the Rainshadow, or MHX blanks I am considering. It's just that I've been able to find more information on Phenix rods, because of their having factory built models. I like that you mentioned using mi
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Hey Joel, thanks for suggesting the Phenix blanks. Like you, I can't say I baby my equipment, so durability is something I definitely have to consider. I checked their blanks out on their web site and in the Mudhole catalog, and they seem like something I'd be looking for. Do you have a preference of one of the blanks series you suggested, over the other? While the rod I plan on building wil
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Todd .... thank you for the suggestion, I appreciate it very much. I suppose I shouldn't have said I don't mistreat my equipment, as high sticking a rod while landing a fish is definitely rod abuse. My reason for wanting to build on an Immortal or an HM blank is for the sensitivity they're supposed to have. I rarely if ever use braided line, so the rod blanks sensitivity is very important to
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Thank you for the tip Tom. I will definitely be doing a static load test to help me determine guide placement. And if needed, I'll definitely add a guide or two if it will help guard against possible rod breakage. In addition to my question concerning the rod blanks I'm considering, I'd like to add another question about performing a static load test. Last year when replacing the guides on th
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This is my first post to Rodbuilding.org, Last year I replaced the guides on 3 of my rods, and I loved the feeling of satisfaction I got out of doing it. I can't even imagine the feeling I will have when fishing with a rod that I built from the ground up. I'm looking to build a pitching/flipping stick for bass, and am looking for thoughts on which blank to use. I've narrowed my choices down
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