+1 for Lemke or McCoy - the Lemke seats are just beautiful, and I use them on personal rods.
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Thank you Gary! gary Marquardt Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just finished a 10’ 4 wt faf. Amazing blank.
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Nicholas, We make a lot of blanks for JDM companies, they will import NFC blanks, make them into rods, and export them back out to the US/rest of world. The trout blanks for the JDM market are mostly two piece when they go above 7ft... The F5 is about 1/6 oz and the F11 about 3/16oz, the F7 a 1/8oz I would again recommend a blank we made specifically for the BFS application the P700.
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Derick, Here are the specs you were looking for: Best, Aleks Derick Jahnke Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Oh nvm, you were talking about the new XRAY blank.
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Derick, Check out the P700 - its a new blank that is a "specific BFS" blank Best, Aleks Derick Jahnke Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Targeting Small Mouths in big rivers, fishing near > bank from boat and foot. I usually use worm/Ned > type jig heads with small soft plastics.
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Lynn, Drop me a note via email ([email protected]) and I will route it through to the appropriate folks for status/shipment in the office. Best, Aleks
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Ben, I like to use a foregrip that is about 4 inches (about the length as the palm of most hands) and a 14 inch rear grip for a 10’6 long rod. For the foregrip: (pressed up against the barrel of the real seat) For the rear grip: Best, Aleks
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Hi Ben, I use the ST 1065 exclusively - If the river is very small, you can go down to the 905, but the 10’6 is perfect for a long float/drift as the length makes it easier to mend line off the water. The blank is rated 10-20 , so it’s very versatile. If you are floating eggs instead of jigs - go for the carbon handle, it’s easier to clean. Best, Aleks
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David, We have a 4 wt. in a 10' , but don't have any plans on a 3 at this point. Thank You, Aleks
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Dear Rodbuilders, 11'0" 2 weight European Nymphing style blank added to our FAF product line! This blank weighs 1.5oz, with a tip size of 3.5m and has astounded our field testers for its ability to protect the lightest of tippets (8x anyone!?) Direct Link to blank below! Best Regards, Aleks
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Kent, It was recorded - click the link above and it should take you right to the video. Best Regards, Aleks Kent Griffith Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Was it recorded and available?
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Mark, I love it - very unique / burl like look. What did you use to seal it with? It makes the colors really stand out. Best Regards, Aleks
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Kent's reply is a perfect example of why rodbuilding.org is such a treasure. Kent Griffith Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Call old bass pro John Bitter. Today in 2022 he is > still fishing in tournaments using those old Lew's > reels. I give him the ones I come across. I used > to work for a rod and reel repair shop and worked > on his r
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Lynn, Send me a note to alex@northforkcomposites.com and I will get my team to help. Best, Aleks
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Thank you for all that submitted their questions and tuned in! Aleks
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Thank you - I've let the folks in the office know that its missing "mod" - we will get re-prints next week. If you have not already built on it - we can send a replacement. Thanks, Aleks David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Aleks, thank you for responding. And yes, as I > said in the post you quoted. The blank is listed >
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100% We only use Decal Connection. Lance Schreckenbach Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They appear to be just like Decal Connection > decals. My rule for undercoats: If the blank has a > gloss finish, no undercoat needed. If it is > sanded, ridged or not glossy it gets an epoxy > undercoat. I also always put CP over the decal and >
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Dear All, As discussed previously, you now must be logged in (and thus, registered) to the forum to be able to post on the sell buy page. Thank You Aleks
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We will be going live with Gary Loomis at 3PM Pacific Time - reminder, if you have questions you want to ask - please ask them at the post pinned at the top. Thank You!
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David, The specs on the blank are here: It’s a mag heavy / mod fast , with an internal ERN measurement of 27.28 and an AA of 63.70 David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Lynn .... I'm curious? What does it say the action > is? The decals I got with both of my blanks said > fast action. It's listed as having a moderate fast > a
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Russ - I would definitely apply a coat of finish on the X-ray blanks/ delta blanks before the decals. The rest you can apply directly onto the blank as mentioned by others above. Russell Brunt Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No need for epoxy under the decal? Even on the > Xray blanks with ridges? > > Any other tips? I have never
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Phil, At our rod factory - we use "heat-shrink" for some models. We've found that a heat gun is faster to use rather than a hair dryer. Best Regards, Aleks Phil Ewanicki Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would be interested to know for what specific > tasks rod builders apply heat with a heat gun, > what temperature heat builders a
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Michael - A small oven would be perfect. You would need to place the grip inside, let the oven ramp up to 300, and it should be done after about 20 mins. Best Regards, Alex Michael Ward Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Aleks Maslov Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > You absolutely can - but I
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Kerry, Only the "Delta" blanks are rough/un-sanded, the X-Ray blanks have ridges, but they are very fine, the "mirror-black" are polished. SM, IM, HM blanks are all sanded. Kerry Hansen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Are all the blanks you sell, rough non sanded > blanks?
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Michael, Send me a note, ill get one out. (with address details etc.) alex@northforkcomposites.com Thanks! Michael Ward Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > have a heat gun on the bench for heat-shrink grip, > softe
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Dear All, I have asked Gary to do an AMA (Ask Me Anything) / question / answer session in light of his 81st birthday. You can ask your question here - and it will be answered live (Facebook/YouTube) Next Monday May 30th at 3pm Pacific Time/6pm eastern. I will do my best to transcribe them here - but the answer will be addressed to the person asking the question on video. I know that t
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To everyone that replied - Thank You! We use a carbon fiber braid (for our grips) that is impregnated with a special resin. It has a shelf life of about 24 months in ambient temperature (about 75%) does not need to be refrigerated and it is single stage. (You don’t need to mix part and and part b) The key is that it needs to cure at about 300 degrees for 15-20 mins to kick over. We cure
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You absolutely can - but I assume that if you don’t have an oven dedicated to “tinkering” the burn off from resins used would not be too kind to the kitchen area... Chris Catignani Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why couldnt we also put it in an oven?
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