Just a comment, do not go anywhere near a fishing rod with an open flame on the stove! Either a heat gun (carefully), or at most a candle in a candle holder, and again, very carefully. It would not take too much to over-heat the blank and cause much damage. That is why "boiling water" is a better way, since it cannot go past a certain temperature.
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Just listed, 10% off all Batson Handle Kits in stock today. Here is a link:
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Here is link to the "offset" casting reel seats and grips, they are a complete assembly and attach by gluing the blank into the end of the handle assembly. They are new old stock.
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We are now Closing Out Rod Dancer Epoxy Glues. Here is a link;
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Just listed 8'6" RX4Graphite/Glass Extra Tough 2 pc blanks. On a Special Overstock Sale. Here is a link;
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Just added, some really great prices on Cork Rings and Pieces. And reduced prices on some special grips and handles. More coming soon. Also, we still have a few Closeout and Overstock Blanks at 50 to 70 % off. Check back often, we will be adding more as we get back into the Fall Rod Building season. Here is a link;
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Was the question "cork" or "Carbon"?
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We have sold many of the SPG601, SPg720, and SPG721. Some use them for UL spin, but they also make up to a nice 2/3 wt fly rod. Their moderate action is very friendly to cast and fun to catch fish on. Here is a link;
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We have just listed packages of Cork Rings, 25 ea for $ 10.00. These are new/old stock, 1.25" OD, various ID .500 - .600. Here is a link; We will be listing more rings and assorted Cork grips soon.
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We ran into something interesting years ago. I was working with a local fisherman that wanted to aim for the world record Striper on 2# test line. We were using Loomis 10' "noodle " rod blanks, Penn casting type reels They were wrapped in a "turnover" style, sz 5 running guides. I think we ended up with 15 or 16 guides total. With fewer, the line would make a fairly sharp
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A Special word of caution when stripping old finish from a Bamboo rod. It is VERY important to not round of the edges, take too much and you may cause blank damage. Careful scraping is generally better, use a sanding block with GREAT care!
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Just added some special custom grips, also pictures of the "Drop Style" Casting Handles. Here is a link;
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We have a limited quantity of Classic Premium Graphite "Drop Style" Casting Rod Trigger Handle assemblies. These were originally for high end premium casting rods in days gone by. Extremely comfortable, especially for Spin-cast or round body casting reels. Here is a link, Pictures coming soon;
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Hang in there! We have some "New Old Stock" quality drop seat Graphite trigger seat handles, all complete. All have cork grips installed, 7" to 9" lengths, slightly angled down on the grip end. Takes sz 20 butt cap, sz 16 reel seat, locking Graphite fore-grip, Gold hoods. They were specially made for some higher end rods back in the day. I will have pics and specs in the
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What size reel are you using? Tom's advice is spot on, may not be the set-up. I usually use a stripper guide that will take the line off the reel smoothly, so a sz 16 sounds about right. And, stripper on the 0 axis might work better. Maybe space out a little farther, and use the same size transition guides as the runners. Also, I like something like 6-7" between stripper and each transi
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Just watch for "Voids" between arbors of any kind when dealing with a cork grip. I had a local builder years ago try to save time on a fly rod with too big a gap between tape arbors under the grip. It resulted in a void (possibly not enough epoxy under), which in the flexing of the blank during casting eventually cracked the cork. He ended up stripping the cork and reel seat, putting
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Just added some more Close-Out rod blanks. Next, cork bargains of all kinds, watch for it next week. here is a link;
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Just updated, Sz 8 fly reel seats on our Hot Specials page. Others and cork/seat sets coming soon. 50/70% off. Here is a link;
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Just updated and dropped prices on several more blanks. Batson RX7 "Hot Shot" one and two piece at the lowest price ever. Some blanks from 2 days ago are already gone, you may want to check soon. Also, Surplus cork pieces will be up later today, in packages at $ .20 each piece. Other grips and great surplus items soon. Here is a link;
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Here is an alternative that may work well for you, nice and easy actions. "SPG" series, available in shorter lengths.
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We have just updated the "Hot Specials" page with many blanks further discounted and some new ones added. An especially good deal are the shorter SWB blanks, which make great close-in boat or trolling rods. Check it out here;
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Something that has worked well for us is a "drop-shot" style hook-keeper mounted up-stream from the first guide Simply incorporate it into the wrap holding the butt guide on. It is out of the way, nothing will grab the line because the butt guide has already captured it. All the set ups that mount near the grips have had complaints thru the years. Try it, you might like it.
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We have one left of the Batson RX7 Graphite fly blanks, model IF9012-OG. That is the deep gloss Green color. On sale - IF9012-OG 9' 2 12 .530B 6.5T $ 62.00 Here is a link;
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We may have something like that, what size? Here is a link; Towards the bottom of the page. Or, send me an email, we might have something not listed.
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We like Flex Coat Quick Cure liquid to assemble reel seat parts, then U-40 paste (or other good paste) to connect to rod blank. Sometimes a quick cure in paste form. Liquid seems to be better for tight fitting parts, paste for any gaps, like cork to blank. Watch out for those, especially pastes, that are "rigid", and not designed for the flexing of a fishing rod.
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Consider the Batson "Forecast" series, and some models come in color choices. here is a link; Happy Thanksgiving,
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Just listed, Saltwater Blanks on Sale. Some are "Overstocks", others "Discontinued" More items will be listed soon. Here is a link;
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Just listed some Great prices on reel seats. Some limited and Overstock sales. Here is a link;
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Just added to our "Hot Specials" page, some great prices on Batson RX7 Graphite Salmon-Steelhead blanks. Here is that link; More blanks to be added soon.
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We carry the Alps sz 5 ring in those larger tube sizes. Part # XBPPLT05R07.5 Here is a link;
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