Mark, You may find the information on that rod, at the Mitchell Reel Museum forum. Their is a thread their on Conolon rods. Just join and you can post. To add pictures they have to be 800 pixels.
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I to am new to building! I have learned to keep a log of all concepts of building, on my computer. And I always search experienced builders such a Norm, and others.
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Sorry for your loss, condolences to your family and Mobile police department.
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Thanks Norm
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??? specs say 1/4 - 3/4 oz
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Sent it Herb
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Herb, I appreciate the get back! But that's a little rich for my blood, due to fixed income.
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I'm looking to get a 7'6" light weight fast action blank, for inlet fishing. I fish about 6-8 hours a day, so has to be light. The target will be flounder, be throwing between 1 1/2 - 2 0z. weight. Any suggestions?
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Thank you Herb!
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I see on Mudhole they sell Fusion Krylon All-In-One spray paint. Any one ever use it? I have a friend that wants me to strip a rod and paint it. Is this the way to go??
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Will do, thanks
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I am looking to replace the guides on my Fenwick 140 rod. I believe they are called Aetna Foul proof guides. I measured the inside diameter and they are 20mm, 13.5mm, 7.6mm, 6mm, I would like to find them all but the 7.6 is in very bad shape. Anyone know where I can find these guides?
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Guess I was putting it out their, for those on fixed income like myself. It can be expensive to have hobbies if I can save a buck and put it towards something like fishing,rod building and reel restoration. Although I wouldn't use a product that was less expensive, that didn't work.
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This is off the subject of building. I see in many post, that people use braid line for different things. So I assume many fish with it I do as well, inland saltwater. I have always used Pro Line, after seeing an ad on facebook for Hercules braid. It's a Pro Line knock off from China. I decided to try it at half the price of Pro Line, I have not had a problem at all with it, very strong, my go t
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LOL I'm very new to building. I had problems taping large guides. I bought the little bands @ Mudhole, when I got them thought they wouldn't make it down the blank. Now I put 2 bands on the blank slide then down, place the foot under start wrapping and cut the bands off LOVE THEM.
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I also fish a lot of saltwater though just starting out building. I also collect vintage Mitchell reels . On all my user reels and rods, I just hose down. I than apply a light coat of Corrosion Block a waterproof grease.
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I asked a friend to date your rod, he's a vintage collector. He told me once you get to "Abu Garcia" that's past 1981. "My catalogs (by Charles Garcia and then Garcia Corp.) run from 1953 through 1981". Hope that helps narrow it down. Might want to change your signature from cought to caught.
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Anthony, Try going to to Mitchellreelmusem.com they have a garcia forum on rods their. I think someone their can date it for you. They will ask for you to post a picture, if you can. Pictures have to be 850 pixels or less. You have to join (free) to particiate. Let me know how you make out. I do have a friend their that may help if you don't find out in the forum. Don
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Thanks Bill I am getting 2 free samples of thread, from Hitena USA.
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I'm still in the research stage of rod building, hopefully in the next two weeks I'll order a building kit. I am 67 years young, and have always wanted to build a rod. Looking at the videos it looks easy. But after joining this forum, I am taking a lot of notes, and still a lot of it is hard to decipher, just overwhelming. I will start with replacing guides. My hobby has been collecting and resto
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WOW glad I decided to research rod building before doing it!! Their is a lot to take in. I appreciate all the help from you seasoned builders! I'll continue to take notes, so if anyone wants to add any information please do so. And the first rod that I will want to build is a, medium light saltwater 7' to 7 1/2' spinning rod. To fish the inlet and bays for flounder/fluke. guess i'd be casting up
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Thank you guys, This will help! I have been taking notes and making lists to try and order all I need At one shot for shipping cost. Since i'm starting out replacing guides and hook holders. How do I figure out the size guides i'll need ( I'm thinking measure the inside diameter ) is that right?
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I'm new to this! I'm going to start putting new guides, on a couple rods. What is the difference in thread sizes? Is one easier to work with, or stronger, I just don't know.
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Okay I just ordered my kit. Starting off replacing guides. I see different size thread A-B etc. Is their a standard thread to use?
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I am just about to start getting equipment to start rod building. But I thought i'd chime in on corrosion. I fish saltwater mostly spin reels. I coat the whole reel inside and out, and metal guides with corrosion block grease ( it's water proof ) overnight. Than I wipe it down the next day, I do hose them down first. I collect and restore Mitchell reels. CORROSION BLOCK GOOD STUFF
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One more question, for now. When you buy a build kit, do you buy the last guide separately?
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I understand, that the 1st build will be a process. I was figuring on spending about $100.00. Since I'm getting the build kit from Mudhole, i'll give them a call and discuss everything. Thanks for your help! I'm sure i'll be back for more.
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I am new to all this! I have always wanted to build a rod. I do a lot of freshwater (Trout) and saltwater fishing (Flounder). I am ordering a build kit next week. I will want to jump right in a build, and fish the rod, before the middle of Sept (Flounder season ends). So here is what I want to build. 7' to 7 1/2' light fast action saltwater rod. I use from 1/2 oz. to 1 1/2 oz. weight. Consider th
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Hello I am new to all this. In fact I'm only researching, what equipment and supplies to get. I have given some thought to how to label a rod. I will be repairing and building rods mainly for myself. My thought is a clear corner mailing label or sticker, with my signature print it at any copy center (cut it to size). Apply to the rod, and a light coat of clear coat.
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