Another question. The section of this blank where the reel seat will go is 16mm. I’m think of a trigger grip like this (https://www.mudhole.com/Fuji-ACS-Trigger-Reel-Seat). Which size seat would you recommend being it’s an exposed blank design? 16.5mm? 17mm? Any reason this reel seat would not be a good idea for my build?
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Great ideas here. Thank you very much. Do you ream the handle to fit the blank before you shape it? Does it matter?
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Great info here gang. Thank you for taking time to share your findings...
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Tyler Reinert Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Go for the Lexa For sure. I've got a Lexa 300 and > a 400 that I've fished quite a bit. Tons of > cranking power and silky smooth drag. I've got the > 400 on a 15-40 MHX 8' built as a casting rod with > double foot fuji guides. It puts the brakes on > snook and big reds. If you fish alot of dra
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To clarify, I'm looking to shape the foam core... to then glue the carbon fiber over it... then finally to glue it to blank
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I'd like to try my hand at shaping some handles for a build using Carbon Fiber handles. The Carbon Fiber handle kit will be where I start, but I do not have a cork / EVA turning lathe. My rod wrapper is the most economical single speed (CRB i think). How else might I shape the handle? I'm looking to do some rounding and tapering of the ends. Any cheap lathes out there that I might look into?
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Michael Sutheimer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Assume your referring to finished handles not > making your own. Biggest tip I can give is when > you go to glue up wrap the grip completely and > well with masking tape. The woven texture of the > carbon fiber is a pain to get any epoxy whoops' > off. Other thing to watch for is if your us
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Good point. I’m leaning towards a Daiwa Lexa 400.
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Never worked with this before. Any do's or don'ts?
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So looks like I'm getting ready to build a conventional / baitcasting rod on an 8'3" CTS blank. I'll probably go with Fuji KW double foot guides (SIC), but would like some ideas on number of guides as well as sizes. This will be a 30# rod used in the salt to throw heavy plugs and jigs, probably using leaders from #30-65. Because of the this I'm thinking double foot guides all the way throu
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Looking for a trigger reel seat to put on a 7'6"- 8'3" stickbait rod rated for pe2-4. Any recommendations?
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Dumb newbie question: can I build on a sanded blank that is unpainted? Sorry this will be my third build and the last 2 were painted.
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Send 2 emails and both were returned undeliverable. Please confirm address. Or email me at dpenton770@gmail.com
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Thinking of building on the CTS Seamaster PE2-4 (30# outfit), but rather than the typical spinner, I'm considering building it as a casting model. Any compelling reasons not to? Anyone build on this blank? Would love to see it, and perhaps get your guide spacing specs... Was planning on pairing it with a Daiwa Lexa 400. TIA
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I like those CTS blanks, but a bit pricey to buy sight unseen…
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Thanks Tom. I'll take a look at them...
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Looking to build an 8-8.5 ft. casting rod rated for 20-40#, but would like it to be a 70/30 split 2-piece for travel reasons. I'm not finding much out there if anything at all. Any manufacturers that I'm overlooking?
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Yes on Hollywood FL. I was answering Russell's reply about multi-day boats out of South Florida. Re: Fuji guides, I was referring to the Heavy Duty guides, not particlulary the model numbers. Sorry for the confusion. Now about the ARTICLE, I did find it and I ordered it. Now I'll wait.
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Ok looking for the article in question…
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Would you consider a Rail rod a type of Stand up rod?
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The American Patriot(?) out of Hollywood and the Yankee Capts out of Key West both allow trolling between spots.
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Thanks for the advice. When I think of "stand up" tuna tackle, I tend to think of short 5-5.5 ft. rods with shorter butt sections, etc., and when I think of a true trolling rod I think 6ft. rod with rollers. Right now, I'm thinking of a build that I can use for trolling on some multi-day boats out of South Florida... mainly targeting wahoo. 6-6.5 ft. seems to work here in this applica
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So to date, I've build 3 rods and repaired 3. All were inshore models. Now I'm looking at building my first offshore model; a 60-130#, 6.5-7ft., that will have multiple uses including trolling. I've settled on ALPS aluminum Centra-lok seat, and Fuji SIC HD guides, and am looking at Rainshadow, Phenix and Calstar blanks.Any others I should consider? What advice can you offer me in this build?
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Jim Ising Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What happened to the POINT Blank? Jim, I emailed you about it. Aaron is taking care of it. Let me know if you need more info. I can send you a PM. Thank you. BTW I absolutely love the blank, except for my misfortune...
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Thanks I just found the simplified version... the one my brain can handle. lol The first article made my eyes gloss over. Not only that I found it difficult to use for non-fly rod applications.
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What articles are "must read" to understand how the CCS system of rating rods works?
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I really liked fishing with the PB731MXF. Unfortunately I no longer have it. I've exchanged a Rainshadow IMMC72M in favor of a IMMC73ML, feeling that the72M was a bit heavier action than I want. It felt more like it was on the MH side. So as I wait for the arrival of the ML blank, I'd like to know which, if any, NFC blanks are similar to the PB731. To be honest the ratings and specs on NFC's
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Thanks my friend.
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I recently saw a thread that compared these 2 Rods with the CCS system. Now I’ve searched and searched and cannot find it. Can somebody send me the link?
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7' 3" Med. Action / XF Rod rating: 10-20# braid Lure: up to 3/4 oz. Fishing 16# braid with fairly light setting.. I'd say the jack was 10-12#
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