We use forceps with a small bit of rubber tubing over each jaw to protect the guide finish.
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Some more thoughts. We have a hardwood "push" board about 16" x 3" x 1/2" with 3 holes bored in it for various size blanks. On the wall there is a mounted hardwood board 5" x 5" x 1/2" to push against. We do the same "drop" and mark the place on the blank where the grips stops going down on it's own. Then a 2" band of epoxy above that po
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Hi Darren, We carry both the Sevier Tiger Eye blanks, and also the full line of Batson products. We show those 10' blanks in both brands to be in stock. Here are some links; Using a 4 pc blank over a 2 pc gives you easier transport, and in some cases a very slightly stiffer action. Hope this helps,
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I support what Tom says. If you built enough profit into small items to cover the handling, the prices would be outrageous. By the same token, shipping just one rod blank costs almost as much as shipping ten. So to get the best prices on items, the shipping and handling has to give some kind of minimum profit. How much profit would you think there is in a tip top that sells for $ 1.19? How
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Hi Greg, CUI makes both EVA and Cork for their special seats. We have them in stock, but they are about 1/4" shorter than the Fuji. If all else fails, maybe trim the open end of the Fuji Quicklock? If you like, give us a call 1888-946-2427
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We still have some of the original Made in USA "Foulproof: guides in stock, here is a link; We can also special order from Merrick or Pac Bay, since we are dealers for both.
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We are dealers for Merrick,give us a call or email 1-888-946-2427 schndrod@suddenlink.net
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We are now handling Merrick items and can get pretty much anything in their catalog. here is a link to us; And a link to Merrick;
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We are now dealers for Merrick Tackle, are stocking some of the many items they handle, and can special order most of the items in their catalog. Give us a call Toll Free 1-888-946-2427. Here is a link to our site;
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We have in the past made some very light Crappie rods with a 5" UL Fibreglass blank for the tip section, and a butt section from a light graphite fly rod blank. After trimming, the glass tip fit as a "tip over butt" ferrule, overalll length was 8', it made a very nice rod for fishing light line and live bait as a "down rod" The tip was very soft, so the fish would not fe
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Hi Ray, In my opinion the ISP843 will be easier to cast. It is a "Moderate/Fast" action, and loads farther into the blank, for me that is an easier rod to load. The X-Fast "HS" series is a little trickier, your timing needs be right on. Years ago we did some ameteur Tounament casting, and the more moderate blanks made for easier loading, especially on long casts. Hope thi
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I've used Penn "SS" spin reels in several sizes in both fresh and saltwater over the years, they are rock solid, smooth, dependable, and hard to beat over the long haul. We do not sell reels, this is just a user recomendation.
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We also carry Ice Fishing Items, here is a link;
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Schneider's Rod Shop is now a Merrick Dealer. Give us a call Toll-Free 1-888-946-2427
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We stock the Pac Bay "English Bronze" in both 1 ft and 2 ft snake guides, which is a dark Bonze/brown color. We also stock the matching all wire stripping guides. Here is a link;
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We have been using a "Turnover" (spiral Wrapped) trolling or casting rod in our fishing seminars for years. Sometimes it will be in a downrigger, other times just in an angled rod holder. The main thing is that people can see there is no "gimbal" or anything else keeping the rod in it's "reel up" stance while under pressure. What make the demo so easy is we just
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Just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year! To our Midwest Customers, we will be at the "Let's Go Fishing" show in Collinsville, IL Jan 5-7, 2007. Stop by and see us at our booth, order ahead of time and we will bring your order with us.
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Allow me to chime in with a slightly softer blank like the Batson Rainshadow IP902 or 903. That will allow an easier "lob" when throwing live bait, give the extra length needed, and still have some backbone to handle larger fish. Here is a link; Merry Christmas!
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Here is a link to our site with the Ice Rod items we list; Merry Christmas to all!
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We are stocking some of the CUI products, which reel seats are you looking for? Please email us direct; schndrod@cox-internet.com
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We carry the Batson Forecast 4" rear grips with a .187" ID Here is a link;
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Dear Folks, Just wanted to mention that we have again on our web site Ice Fishing blanks and components. Here is a link; We are also stocking some of the items from Merrick Tackle and can Special Order many of the others from them.
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Hi Chuck, We have some of them in stock, ISB781, 780, & 721 all in "OG". They are to be put on our web site soon. Give us a call or email Toll-free 1-888-946-2427
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The spin cast reels sound like a good idea for kids. I'd use casting guides, go 1 ft towards the tip to keep it light, unless you expect them to be rough on the rods, then 2 foot might be a little more durable. Spacing might be a little closer if you are wrapping conventional, a "turnover" wrap would work better. Hope this helps,
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I echo Dave's thought, except we like to use a larger stripper guide, at least a 16, sometimes a 20 or 25, especially on a trolling rod. it seems to help that transition, and definetly helps when fighting a big fish to help keep the line up off the front grip and/or your hand. Also, on a casting rod, why not go to even smaller and lighter 1 foot guides, especially towards the tip? once the li
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We carry 10" fly rod blanks in 1,2,3, and 4 weights. We call them "Tailor Made" Here is a link;
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We have them in stock in most sizes. Here is a link;
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We have built several "noodle" rods, and the present 2# test IGFA World Line Class record for Striped BAss is held by Bill Fitzgerald on a rod we built. Since we are using live bait, the rods are never cast, and they are now all built as "conventional" (level wind reels) with a turn-over wrap. If you are serious about big fish on light line, the best guides are SIC or Tich
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Hi Steve, I measured one from the underside of guide foot to bottom of the inside of ring, 20mm. Hope this helps,
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Bill, I have good luck using the one side slice method, with the addition of wrapping the OD tightly with black plastic electrician's tape. Just be carefull not to use too much epoxy, we use Flex Coat. Also, the ID should not be any larger than the blank OD at that point, and a little under is better. After it is set up, remove the tape and a little sanding with med grit "screen" u
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