Herb, How do I contact you on this forum?
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Thanks for the replies. I'll be using it for Shad on the American River.
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Thanks. looking for some on the cheaper side. Does anyone have experience with the CTS spey blank?
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I'm looking for a 5wt spey blank. NFC has 7wt and up, Rainshadow has 6wt and up. Are there any other manufacturers out there that have lighter weight spey blanks? Thanks
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I'm building a NFC FAF 1008-4. How do I figure out the correct guide sizes to use. I have the spacing but what about guide size? It will be a fly rod for steelhead. Thanks Rick
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A friend asked me to replace a guide on his that the ring has popped out of. How do I figure out the correct size and possible manufacture of the guide I need to replace. the inside diameter without the ring is .274. The guide below it is the same size and the ID is .18. Guide height approx .40. Any other sugestion son how to figure this out? Thanks
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I'm building a spinning rod for 17# mono using the NGC system for spacing. I'm a little confused. when I use the online Anglers resource guide placement soft ware it says the 3rd guide should be a 7H. Is it ok to use 5.5 for the choker and runners? Do you think they are too small or should I go with the #10 choker and running guides? Thanks
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I have an NFC- OG ICFA130 blank. The butt section OD is 25.15mm and my EVA grip ID is 19.05mm. Can you ream EVA like cork? Or do need a larger ID on the eva? The EVA wall thickness is approx. 5mm
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Chris, and every one else that posted thanks for the information. This is a new hobby for me and I don't know anyone that I can just ask. Thanks for the help.
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Thanks for the article. Now I have a better understanding of how to pick the correct guides. If you know of any more resources for guide placement and how to pick the correct size please list the. Thanks again.
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Thanks for the replies. 17# test mono with 3/4 oz lures. throwing from shoreline. Reel size? I'm not sure. Thanks for the help. This is all new to me. Are there any other resources online where I could read about this? Thanks
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I'm building a NFC St 905-2 IM. I'll be using it as a spinning rod for Salmon in Alaska. The question I have is how do I figure out the guide sizes I should use? I have the guide spacing chart but I'm not sure the correct sizes to use. Thanks
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New builder question. I have a NFC 5wt 4 piece 9 foot. I have the correct spacing from NFC but how do I determine the correct size of the guides? I'll use snake guides and I'm thinking 2 stripper guides #10, #12 Thanks
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Thank you Spencer. To be clear your info is for the BMB842F blank, correct?
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I'm building 2 blanks 1 BMB842F for Light salt water live bait 7' 1/4 to 1oz jig weight 8-17# line with casting reel, 2nd TXC 721ML 6' salt water inshore 3/4 -2-1/4 oz 8-17# casting reel Need a little help with guide size and spacing.Any suggestions?? I have been trying to speak with someone at Lamiglas with no luck. I can't seem to find it on the Lamiglas website.
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Thanks for the help.
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New builder here. I'm building a Lamiglas BMB842F salt water rod for a friend. He purchased the carbon fiber grips and I need to ream them out. The problem I'm having is with the foregrip. The carbon fiber wraps around the ends are to narrow for the blank. If I ream out the foam I will hit the fibers. I'm not sure what to do. Should I get a different foregrip or is it ok to ream it? Tha
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I have the Proof Czech rod. I purchased 2 blanks from proof and built one for me and the other for a friend. I have not fished mine yet, however he has fished it and really likes it. From my understanding the Proof is designed as a Czech rod. Call Matt at Proof. He knows what he is talking about and is easy to get in touch with.
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I asked about my order and had a reply in 15min. I asked about 3 more questions and each was answered almost immediately.
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Thanks, I bought 2.This Hobby is getting expensive.
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Try Proof Fly Fishing. He can do some custom signatures also.
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Thanks for the help. I went ahead and used straight threadmaster light. It turned out perfect.
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I'm going for my first attempt at ghost wraps on a Blue Halo 3wt. I have a question regarding threadmaster lite and adding denatured alcohol to thin it for these wraps. I'm in California and denatured alcohol is illegal due to its VOC. Can I use Acetone or paint thinner instead? I'm concerned that the wraps won't be clear if I use a different chemical to thin the Threadmaster. Thanks
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