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4 years ago
david taylor
That notice has been up for some time. Not a good sign. Another vendor, Dan Craft, has had a website notice "be back soon" up for some time. I have concerns about both. Anyone know?
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4 years ago
david taylor
Thanks for responses. I should have clarified more. Material: Carbon fibre for sure. Aesthetics/color: Important but not critical. Function: Trout in medium size rivers in the Rocky Mountain West. Dry flies and nymphs, some smaller streamers. Mostly 4 and 5 x tippets. Action: Medium Fast to Fast. Don't want a 2x4 stiff. Needs to be able to cast to 60 feet with accuracy. Recently made
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
david taylor
Regular price or on sale, what do folks think is the best bang for the buck fly rod blank for around $125. Thinking 9 ft. 6 wt.
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
david taylor
I had a 30 year old rod and did the boil the real seat in water method. I would boil for a couple minutes and try to remove. After 4 or 5 of several minutes each the epoxy softened and I got it off. Don't twist much or apply too much torque or you can break the blank. Also, too much heat is not good for graphite, so really be careful. A bit of a hit or miss method. Also, if you glued a wood
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
david taylor
Bump. Bushido compared to Matrix?
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
david taylor
put a wrap in about 2.5 to 3 inches above your outermost hook keeper wrap. Then put down a layer of guide epoxy on and between the two wraps. Let it dry. Get some very fine 300-400 grit sandpaper. Lightly sand the epoxy in this area. Then you can get a high-quality pen or lacquer paint and use it to write your name, the date, rod specs, whatever you want. Let the writing dry. Then add a co
Forum: rodboard
4 years ago
david taylor
Do folks like the Bushido fly blanks better than the Matrix blanks? How about when compared to a PB Quickline or Rainshadow Revelation? Thinking 6 wt.
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4 years ago
david taylor
I am thinking of wrapping up a 9 ft 6 wt trout rod. What do folks think of PacBay Quickline vs Batson Eternity or Revelation? I don't want too stiff or too fast. Are the North Fork Composite Gama Beta rods super fast and stiff?
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4 years ago
david taylor
Denatured. Home Depot or Lowes.
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4 years ago
david taylor
Anyone know if he is still in business?
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4 years ago
david taylor
Who has used these blanks and how did you like them? How do they compare to the Matrix 4 piece blanks? Thanks.
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