I just built a very similar rod for my brother for down rigging on Lake Ontario, I used a MHX DR845. Its designed specifically for down rigging Salmon and Steelhead
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Mick Murphy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry that was supposed to be a thumbs up but the > site doesn’t recognise it lol Lol I figured it was something along those lines
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Awesome video thank you! I will definitely go up to 10's, i was mulling that around before and will also update as I build.
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Chris Morilla Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The 25 to 12 is a pretty steep angle, I’d throw > in a 20 after the 25, then 12 to 8 runners. Make > sure to test cast before wrapping them up. Will do, thanks! I’m planning on static and test casting. How many runners would you use?
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Hey fellas, so I’ve built plenty of rods but never a surf rod. I’ve got a BH East Coast 10’ medium (2-6oz) which I’m pairing with a Penn Slammer 5500 with 40lb braid. I was thinking NGC with KW30, KW25, KW12, 8 KW8 to an 8 tip. Does this seem right?
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Rogers comment was indeed for the thread directly > below this one , it happens . > > > Johnny you're correct , the Aero Technium 10000 > XSC was sold in the USA for a very short time a > few years back but they quickly scrapped it and my > guess was the price $ 700 .00 + . It is nearl
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > These photos would be better placed, and archived, > if you put them on the photo page. Thanks. > > .......... Sorry, how do I delete these posts?
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2 Piece 9'6 8wt I built on an old Netcraft blank. Didn't use top shelf components but it fishes nice. It's paired with a Lamson Guru II 3.5. I'm going to finish breaking it in and give it to my mom to learn on. Next on the work list is a H&H 4 piece XI 9' 10wt .paired with an Orvis Hydros SL V. [
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This is a steel head acid wrap downrigger rod I made for my brother for Christmas. 7'6 DR845-MHX blank, American Tackle G2 seat, carbon fiber fore and rear grips, CRB MD guides. edit: photos deleted
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Working on a pair of stand-up tuna rigs on Calstar 6455xxh blanks. Using All American rollers and ALPS #2 short butts. edit: photos deleted
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Thanks gents!
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Thank you for the add to the group, I am located on Cape Cod and have gotten back into rod building within the last year. I am looking forward to the input, advice and info from the experienced builders here.
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