Donald La Mar Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'll second Tom K's observation that you are 1 if > not 2 guides short of what it will take to well > distribute the load of a large redfish with a bad > attitude. Otherwise you have well chosen > components that ought to provide service over a > lot of years. > > Lots of varying opin
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Bill Sidney Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You did not say if this was your first ROD build > or not , what you have said looks good but go a > little larger on RUNNING guides, if this is your > first build back off on your cost an go cheaper > , an make all mistakes on the cheaper outfit , an > learn on that one , then get the more
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Let me start this off by saying I have no idea what I'm doing building a fly rod, but I have done a significant amount of research and this is what I've come up with. I'm open to suggestions of any kind; I'm here to learn. I'm also not opposed to spending some money on this, but cheaper alternatives are always welcome. I want to build a fly rod primary for redfish here on the Texas coast. H
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I did this one with Red/White/Black on bottom and Red on top. Really happy with the way it came out
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Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rob. > Before you apply thread finish to ANYTHING - use a > very thin diameter stylus or knitting needle or a > blunt darning needle and put a drop of finish on > both sides (left and right) of the guide tunnel. > Proceed to other tunnels and do the same. Keep > the entrance to the tunne
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According to my CPA, and using the double entry accounting method, you should record the donations as an advertising expense and pay the excise tax. You also (at least in Texas) have to pay use tax on anything you didn't originally pay taxes on that you don't end up collecting sales tax on. So, here's how that would look. Inventory....................................$170.00 Cash.......
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Matthew Paul Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 10 % of the sale price > Not to exceed $10 "The tax on fishing rods and fishing poles (and component parts) is 10% of the sales price not to exceed $10 per article. The tax is paid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer." There's an article in the library on this, but it's dated.
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Ron Weber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Your forgot two of the most vital accessories. A > good face shield or goggles, as well as some sort > of mask or breathing apparatus I appreciate it. I knew I needed eye pro, but never thought about the mask
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Seth, > It sounds like you have the perfect setup. > > However, I would also purchase a chuck that will > fit into the tail stock. > > If you are like myself, there are many times when > I would like to drill a hole in a spinning piece > of work. > > By chucking a dril
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I've been researching and planning to buy a lathe for like a year now. Finally ready to pull the trigger ... I think. Does this look like a reasonable list of things I need? I've got a 1/4" x 18" mandrel already. Going to get the cork and stuff from Mudhole. Additions, subtractions, and recommendations welcome. *Turncrafter Commander 10 in. Variable Speed Midi Lathe *Live 1/2 T
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Agree with Tom, completely trouble free, no > loosening, no seizing, if you want a bit more > bling find a Fuji Cobra 16 mm reel seat or a > carbon flber insert for a skeleton version of the > same. Sorry to hijack, but are y'all talking about using something like a regular Fuji DPSM?
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I was going to recommend that as well, the St. Croix 2SW76MF3 looks like a good choice. If you're looking for light, I would KR concept over NGC.
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I’m going to try that as well, thanks Norm
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As always, thanks Norm. The customer wants cork on this one, so I think I'm just going to go with the 17. Jim sent me arbors for the VSS16 (which I really, really appreciated), but the ID of the seat and the OD of the blank were too close. Same blank this go round, so I was going to try the 16-15.
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I find it odd that they don’t sell the arbors anywhere for the VSS16, and they don’t sell the grip anywhere for the VSS16-15. While I’m at it, why doesn’t mud hole sell the BGA95? Seems like every time I place an order lately, I have to make one at Mudhole and one at Get Bit
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Took the advice on an earlier thread and decided to try out the Fuji VSS 16-15 instead of the VSS 16. I ordered the FGV16RC rear grip not really thinking about it, and it doesn't fit. Should I have ordered the Size 17 FGV grip? Or is there another grip that fits this thing? Thanks!
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I'm planning on building one on a 3S68MXF in the next few weeks.
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > OK , i have figured out what i am confused about , > here is what Rich says in his instructions . > > "The thread is then wrapped AS NORMAL AROUND THE > BLANK and two more identical "locking" wraps, also > encircling the guide leg, are made" and " > After a tota
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You must be from the South, they call crappie > white perch down here. I assume you mean KB/KTs as > runners. This will work great for what he wants. > If you wanted a little lighter guide train could > try the Minima4 T10, T6, followed by F4 or F3 > runners, and a matching FM micro tip top. S
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I got my dad a nice 7' UL spinning rod and Shimano 1000 reel last year for father's day. He had just bought a camp on a lake that's primarily white perch (or sac au lait, or crappie, whatever you would like to call them). He tried using it, but he didn't accurate with the spinning reel and felt the 7' rod was too long for getting under trees, etc. So, back to the Zebcos he went. On to my
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Maybe this will help
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you really want to try a KR-like spinning set > up with really light guides don’t use large ring > low height LV-like recoil guides, try using > PacBay Minima 4 guides with a titanium Tiblack > frame, less expensive than the recoils. Use the > Match (M) guides for the reduction train and th
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Using the LV guide chart and trying to adapt this to the REC guides using a KR-ish layout, does this sound reasonable? 20lb braid reduction train 30, 20, 8 30lb braid reduction train 40, 20, 8 I was thinking 25 instead of 20 for the 30lb layout, but on the LV chart that's ~8mm taller.
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The photo uploaded sideways, but here it is.
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Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Seth > #16 - 25mm > #12 - 22mm > #10 - 18mm > #8 (in case you ever need it) - 13mm > > Regards, > Herb I really appreciate it!
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Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > i have the RSPG IN #'s 16, 12, 10, 8 and 8L. in > stock. > Let me know if you need any info. > Herb Thanks Herb. If you could get me the height on the 16, 12, and 10 that would be very helpful.
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Does anyone have guide heights for the Recoil guides? Specifically the spinning guides. Can't find it on google, Mudhole only publishes the OD, and the REC site is unavailable at the moment.
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Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think ProWrap ColorFast 446 Regal Blue and 325 Fire Red would work.
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David Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Looking at the blank catalog they are not the same > , the inshore is .4 oz heavier which tells it has > thicker walls and more power. I have been told > that the inshore blanks are 1/2 a power stronger > than the freshwater version. Just got off the phone with St. Croix. The lady I spoke to sai
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The SW versions are said to be a bit heavier so > good call on your part Dave. I actually much > prefer the Tidemaster Inshore rods to the Avid > Inshore rods , Tidemasters are SC II and Avid > Inshore's are SC III but when fishing both models > side by side ( Tidemaster 8 foot medium heavy &
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