New guide concept doesn’t go above a 25# leader unless you keep the knot outside of the tip-top. If your 40# leader will pass through the guides you should forget about the KT’s and do all double foot KW’s like the diagram shows. The size 10 double foots will reduce the chance of getting knocked out of the wraps when the connection knot hits the guide.
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Eliminate the size 30 and add a couple more 10 runners.
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Let me put up some pictures for you!
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It cast light lures and doesn’t fell wimpy. Winner in my book!
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I got in a Bass 3 and 4 a couple weeks ago both from Park Falls
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Are you using straight braid or braid to leader? If your using a leader what size? Is the reel a Shimano 5000 or Diawa 5000 or something else? Diawa 5000 is much larger than a Shimano 5000.
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4.5 will work perfect
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I’m currently building the Bass series 6’8 version.
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This is one of my favorite blanks for “all purpose”
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David, I have the same issue but I’m able to smooth the EVA out with some 220 sandpaper. Lightly “buff” the foam until the imperfections disappear.
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I’ll more than likely pick up a set of those bits.
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Looks like the problem is solved! When I use a reamer, I squeeze my hand just enough to stop the grip from rotating then slightly pulse my hand letting the grip “slip” as I apply pressure moving the grip up the reamer to it’s final location. I wouldn’t say its perfectly centered but close enough not to notice when its paired to the reel seat.
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Thank you Kevin! That’s the one I read.
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Thank you Norm! I shipped in the new Fuji TCH casting reel seat for my upcoming build and the hood is 20.5mm. I haven’t used the AT G2 hood sleeve but now I know what the ID is for future builds. I couldn’t find the ID for it anywhere. Thanks again.
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I remember reading a post about the G2 hood cover, at that time wasn’t relevant to me so I didn’t retain the info. I searched and couldn’t find the post.
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Thank you guys
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I’m going to build my first casting rod using the RV6, nice to know how great it is.
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On the topic of hood covers, does anyone happen to have the ID and OD of American Tackles G2 3k carbon forgrip sleeve? I’m trying to cover a 20.5mm sleeve but no wider than 23.5mm.
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How many coats of epoxy have you done? I usually do 2 sometimes 3 coats of epoxy.
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Is it better to have a perfectly snug fit or a small gap for winding checks?
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Voodoo Rods is another great company to order from. They impress me every time I’ve order from them. They really appreciate the customers.
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Tim, I taught my oldest kid at three years old how to use a spinning rod and it took about 10 minutes for him to cast good enough for me to let them do it by himself. You may want to try that instead of switching them on reels.
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Corrected numbers… B468MMF (blank) AA 73 385g 1.5oz C3710MMF (blank) AA 76 466g 1.73oz
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I received a couple Rodgeeks blanks today… B468MMF 6’8” AA 65 308g 1.5oz C3710MMF 7’10” AA 61 200g 1.73oz
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I’ve used S100 carnauba wax on my rods and reels for many years. The wax adds a layer of protection from outdoor contaminants by making the applied surfaces hydrophobic, water rolls off along with whatever dirt or salt that it’s carrying. Waxing aids the cleaning process. I’ve also removed fine scratches with polish with great results. Polish is essentially a super-fine sandpaper that works by sm
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Spinning, unless you want to torture yourself.
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I also use the minima guides on UL rods… keeps them UL!
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The correct position for the butt guide (no matter the reel you choose) should touch the top of the guide ring.
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