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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
I am planning a build for a light Walleye jigging rod. Spinning. Vertical jigging in Canadian lakes with no current 6' to 25'. Jig size range 1/8 - 3/8 oz. I am planning on using a St Croix SCV 5S63MLXF or 5S63MXF. This rod will be used for 99% vertical jigging virtually no casting. I need help picking out the guide types. Is there any reason to use something like NGC or KR concept syste
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
Does RodGeeks offer the St Croix blanks unfinished, or only in the St Croix stock colors (or painted by RodGeeks).
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
Any special things to be concerned about in getting a St Croix blank painted? Does it add an appreciable amount of weight to a rod that is being designed to be light weight? Any other concerns?
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
I guess what I am wondering is do some builders put some type of epoxy or other clear coat finish on the entire blank?
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
Assuming you have a blank that is uncoated, what product would you use to coat it? And would you coat the whole blank? Would this just be for aesthetics?
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
Thanks for pointing that the Glossary. Very helpful. When would they typically be used?
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
Thanks for pointing that the Glossary. Very helpful. When would they typically be used?
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
I am researching my first build. Glad I found this site! i am looking for detailed information on what criteria to consider in choosing blank length. I don't have a specific rod or use in mind yet. I am just looking for the general info to be considered for all rods. As you all know there are a gazillion blanks out there. For example, if I am looking to build a spinning rod for walleye jig
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5 years ago
Bob Ginther
I am not familiar with spiral wraps. What are they and when/why do you use them?
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