I just acquired 3 McFarland fly rod blanks from a guy who is no longer interested in rod building- blanks are labeled as follows; Emerger 905-2 Emerger 906-2 Guide 965-2 They appear to be very nice blanks. I did a quick Google search but I didn't come up with much information on McFarland blanks. Any ideas on construction materials, quality, value, interest would be greatly appreciated. T
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That looks good- thanks for the suggestion!
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thanks Matthew- appreciate the suggestions. I'll take a look.
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Thanks for your suggestions on the prototype fit-up. Of course he'll have to purchase everything in advance. I see lots of Batson (et. al.) 10-12# rods I could start with but his 1oz. jig requirements exceed the rod capability- I'm probably going to have to go with a 10-20# blank but it may be too stiff even with a fast taper. He says he's going to use it from a boat but may use it occasiona
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I've had a request to make a short jigging rod specifically to target lake trout. The client wants a conventional reel 48" rod using 20 # braid and 10-12# leader. I have no experience building anything this short (other than ice rods) or light (I build mostly salt water rods). I assume I'm going to have to start with a longer rod and cut it down but would really appreciate some suggestion
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Mark, I completed a spiral wrapped rod (MHX 6'6" 30-80# rod blank) last fall using American Tackle Virtus Ring Lock (heavy) guides. I used the rod jigging and chunking for tuna to 71#'s last January and was very pleased with my first spiral wrapped rod and the guides. Dan
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Randy, I have a rod tip off my broken Interline surf rod you can have (as in free)- looks like it's the size you're looking for. Call me at 801-967-9983 and you can give me your address. Dan
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Thanks Mel.
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That's a very interesting idea Mel- that will leave me a little more fore-grip to grasp. Since this joint is critical, how many wraps of thread and what size would you recommend? Thanks
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Thanks Robert...good advice!
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Thanks Brook! Hmmm, I guess I could have called the experts at the source of my rod blank.... Dan
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Guys, I'm building my first popping rod- it's a 2-piece Mudhole blank with just the handle section comprising one of the sections to facilitate transport. My question is this; Should I complete the handle right up to the butt joint or should I stop about 1 to 1-1/2 inches short so that I can complete a thread wrapped section for reinforcement? I've seen commercial rods done both ways but I
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