I have found the Rodgeeks blanks to be faster than the MHX blanks i have tried so people will have very different experiences . Even the " Moderate fast" rated rods are fast which i strongly prefer and they tend to be stiffer throughout which i also prefer. MHX has a lot more model lines so you would have to compare rods rated for the same application & have ratings that are as c
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Wow, fantastic job , very well done .
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Brandon Smith Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hey everyone needs some help. Im thinking of > ordering a blank from Rod Geek and Im wondering > what people think about them. Never order from > them, wanted to know the quality and what people > have to say good or bad. They are essentially St. Croix blanks that are just made in Mexico , the
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Since the blanks are really St. Croix blanks designed by Brunner and manufactured on the identical St. Croix equipment that is found at their Park Falls Wisconsin location i'm not surprised that the travel blanks are as good as they are . St. Croix blanks have always been known to have superb ferruling . The Rod Geeks Fresnillo Mexico location is literally an exact copy of St .Croix's main lo
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I took Phil to mean is there any new info out there that can give a good indication of different blanks sensitivity levels BEFORE any build is considered for them like barebones against barebones tests . Of course components used, line / leader choices , coatings etc... will either greatly enhance the sensitivity of the blank or greatly decrease the blanks inherent sensitivity traits just a bl
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Carol your mention that the Phenix K2's may be closest seems to be an accurate statement after reading the below comments from another forum who compares them to the NRX: My Phenix K2 Review... Rod: K2 Spinning 713ML Reel: Stella FI C2000S Line: 10# Daiwa J-Braid, 8# Seaguar Tatsu Topshot Lure: 1/4oz Shakey Head Wow, this rod is light, sensitive, and has a true fast taper
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I always felt that a modern high quality graphite rod will enhance the fishing experience of most anybody who is used to fishing lower end rods . When i first experienced it i was blown away , not only was i able to cast considerably further with it i was able to fish much longer with it being lighter in weight and the sensitivity was clearly better . Sensitivity was a part of the experience
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I have always used the product that was purposely designed for applying tip tops, hot melt glue . Never had a tip top loosen on me in my lifetime & i have fished in absolutely brutal conditions. Everybody has their preference , no big deal.
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I flip the rod over , remove the spool of the reel i intend to use with the rod and mount the reel on the rod in an upside down position . I then run a taught line from the spool axle to the top of the choke guide first and look to see if each guide lines up perfectly center of the line . I then run a second line from the top of the choke guide to the tip top to see if each running guide is exa
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Sid Thao Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Herb, I believe it was the 2005 model. It was when > the St Croix legend ultra was still around as > well. Oh OK , thats quite a long time . If you dislike it i would sell it and pick up what appeals to you now.
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The new Legend Elite doesn't feel anything like the one you broke huh , what a bummer . Seems everybody loves the CTS Affinity X models so i would bet the house thats what most will recommend but i highly doubt you will get much feedback from people that own both . Any idea the year the rod you broke was that will help . Herb at HNL Rod Blanks is great to deal with and he's a sponsor on th
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I do what Roger does, keep the cup you mixed in and if it's still sticky wait it out , Threadmaster lite takes considerably longer to be tack free even in optimal conditions.
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In a previous Hitena thread a few who tried the samples said it felt thicker in diameter than the thread they usually wrapped with and Hitena took the feedback and was in the process of making it thinner , don't know what ever became of it though.
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ben belote Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Herb, maybe if you used a 1000 reel and a 12 or > even #10 guide your casting distance would be > better than a 16 butt guide.? even better than on > a 4000 reel. Not sure Ben , i have never fished a reel in that size so i would need to do a lot of testing , i don't doubt anything you say though.
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Todd Redman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks so much Herb - I would never have assumed > the results you’ve experienced. > > Are you using the Match Minimas or the SVs? > > Todd. Apologies, i should have mentioned neither of the guides you mentioned , i did all my testing with the Fuji KL-H guides but as Norm said Minima's can
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I can tell you with certainty that if you're indeed using very light braid (10 or under) and the reel is a 2500 size then a 16 mm guide at the appropriate height will perform fantastic , a 20 mm would be the absolute max i would go with . I have similar setups and tried all those guide sizes and with a 4000 size reel and light braid i actually found the 20 mm to be a bit too large . My 500
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Daniel Grundvig Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've built several jigging rods using their blanks > and was impressed with their quality but found > them softer/more flexible than blanks from other > manufacturers with same line weight and lure > ratings. I have no doubt at all that they're top quality i just despise blanks that are co
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I tried to get info about them directly from North Fork and this forum without luck. I have a feeling the two lighter rated rods will be too moderate for my liking even though all three are rated fast .
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I picked up a Rodgeeks blank at the expo and asked about warranty since there was no paper work involved , they said if you have an issue you will be well taken care of no problem at all . They have also gotten back to me within hours or the next day every time .
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I just attach the rod upside down with reel facing up and spool removed and attach a light string from the extended spool spindle to where i decide to put the choke guide and tie off to the top of the choke . With the line taught i just place guides that fit the height of the string to where each guide ring bottom just touches the string as i move along out toward the choke . The 27 X method t
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Eddie Anderson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am about an hour north of Port Charlotte in > Palmetto ,FL. I like the idea of meeting other rod > builders, just not sure how practical it for me to > make that trip with a four month old baby at home > and my other jobs. But I am willing it give your > idea a try. Rumor has it that the
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I also like the thread a lot , works fantastic and the finished product comes out great .
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Bull sharks off your boat huh , then that reel fits the bill lol . Not surprised in the least that 30 pound braid handles them , i have been using braid considerably lighter than that for the last 15 years while surf fishing and have had no issues . You can probably get a set of minima's for around $10.00 -12.00 instead of a KR set in the $20.00 range .
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A three guide reduction train of Fuji corrosion resistant KL-H guides ( CC Silver with Fazlite rings) transforming into KT runners ( Also with Fazlite rings) would cost about $20.00 and make a 7 foot spinner with a 2500 size reel and light braid an absolute rocket launcher . I priced them out on Mudholes website . I agree with the others about over thinking this stuff , most everybody does
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Ken , i think the ratings of "moderate fast" on all the X comp blanks may not be accurate since RodGeeks did put a lot of effort into making certain models much slower with a deep bend which your clients seem to be asking about so asking either RogGeeks or Billy Vivona directly about that would get you the most accurate info as to which ones might or might not fit the bill. Appare
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Dup
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If you're actually wanting to put together the best performing layout for a 7 foot spinner using a 2500 size reel and light braid i would do what the guys on here told me to do and i can't thank them enough because the 8 footer that i finished is the most awesome fishing and casting rod i have ever used. I followed the exceptionally simple Anglers resource KR worksheet , not only did it tell t
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Boat style rods for Tarpon and Grouper huh , well as much as i despise rods that are "Slow" i think the below may suit you because RodGeeks mentions "Slow" . Yes, some of the 8’ X-Comps weigh less than their respective counterparts in the 7’3” lengths. The data on our website is correct. We spent over 18 months gathering feedback from fishermen and rodmakers to perfect
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Fuji themselves recommend not going smaller than a size 4 as they have also stated that they haven't noticed any additional benefit and think going smaller may actually cause more problems .
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Thomas Kaufmann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Herb indeed I do have a post regarding the judge. > I was anxious to read Rogers thoughts on them > after seeing him post here. Maybe he missed the > post or somehow I upset him and he chose not to > comment. Hope that’s not the case and if so I am > sorry it happened. Never assume the w
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