I don't think you can prep the end of that anodized foot. It'll show silver through the wrap.
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I think you can still move the guides with the CP.
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Thanks for responding, Tom. I think I'll just continue using Postimage.
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I did that. Please resend.
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bob Foster- > > All it takes is your name, email and a > self-generated password. What issue are you > having? > > I checked the database and see no registration > attempt by you. If you want to register I'm sure > we can do it in short order. I'll be happy to > help. >
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I did that, Tom. I got the message that I would be getting a confirmation but never did it seems.
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Robert, I have everything but the Upload Photo
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BTW El, I like your writing style. You should consider writing fishing related stories on this forum. Maybe an ongoing novel or a series of short stories for our enjoyment. Git it a shot.
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Tom, I registered a week or two ago for the photo section and didn't receive a confirmation. It shows me logged in but I don't see an "upload" function. I figured it is something that just takes time but after reading this thread I believe maybe I just missed the confirmation. I've been using Postimage for the occasional pic I post here but I'd rather use this gallery.
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CRB rods are nice for the money. When I first started building I bought the Mudhole kit and a few IS blanks. Over the next year I built 40 or 50 CRB bass and speck rods. It was a great way to learn the craft without breaking the budget. When I felt comfortable employing the techniques learned mostly on the Rodbuilding board I moved into higher quality components. After another 50 or so bui
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Kendal, the blank has a different feel than all of the other blanks I've built for trolling. Its much lighter but feels much stiffer than its rating. This blank is rated medium power with a recommended line class of 12# to 17#. I use 20# mono on the other rods that are rated for 20# to 25# line. I was thinking the 9' length would be better than this 10' blank but I guess it really doesn't
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You can learn a ton about what gear to use for different lures by watching those live bass tourneys on TV. I don't think I've ever seen one of those pros toss a big spinner with a spinning rod.
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Thanks, Spencer. I know its too light for the big North Pacific kings but in late August the coho move into the straight in numbers and they generally run 10# to 20# for a magnum. These blanks are of no use down here on the Gulf of Mexico but I just had to have a couple of them. Maybe I'll make one a coho troller and with the other I can build a $400 sacalait jig pole. I think Norm would be i
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I am preparing to build on two STR-1044-2 (X-Ray LMX) C602 blanks. I've never built a spiral yet but I do understand and agree with the premise of doing so. Its a two piece 10' blank that will become a casting set up salmon trolling rod. I have built a few 9' casting rods for salmon trolling but they were a bit stiffer than these blanks. Does a 2-piece spiral react the same way as a 1 piec
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It may be possible to remake that whole section. I'd love to take a crack at it.
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It is a matter of preference. Ream your rear grips and slide them on the blank then choose how much blank you would like to expose. On that blank I would like to have the bottom of the reel seat 12ish inches from the butt of the blank.
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Very nice.
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Daryj, the only point is to push the envelope of rod building. It may create other ideas and innovations. Its quick, strong, and it works. I landed two 5# behemoth bowfin beasts that fought more than a 10# bass ever could. The bond on the guides is strong. I can't say I will start making more builds with this system, but I'm sure it will lead to more different techniques.
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You are correct, Norm. What do you think about this guide application? Be brutally honest please.
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This is what the end product looks like. BTW, I caught 2 really nice choupique, two small long nose gar and a fat little bass on this set up this morning. I think the only way to get the guides off is to cut them off with a razor blade. Sorry for the sloppy epoxy application. I'll get it right on one of my Xray blanks. I'm thinking dark purple pearl.
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The only reason to wrap thread under a decal, in my opinion, would be to change the base color of the blank so the decal stands out better.
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Next up, PG mixed with color pearl dust. How did you get the guides to adhere to the blank with PG?
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Thanks guys. I am going to give it back the my buddy and let him fish it. He is like a bull in a china cabinet when it comes to fishing rods. We will put some redfish bodies on it and see what happens. I'm struggling a bit with why would someone ever do this other than to save some time thread wrapping. I've been experimenting with pearlized thread epoxy using VooDoo and noticed that the thre
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Received a bundle of old beater rods from a buddy for parts and refurb on the nicer ones. One of the rods is an old AllStar. I was able to remove the guides and they were in very good shape so I buffed them for reuse. Since I do all this refurb for free, I decided to gamble on this old beater. I laid down some thread epoxy mixed with custom VooDoo gold dust at the guide positions and let
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > NFC/Edge Rods sells the same set in their store. And they are on sale now.
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C'est la vie.. You might earn your Registered Coonass card one day. LOL!!!!!!
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Anodized Alps Ti guides are killer. They give off an 'aura" or glow when using them in direct sunlight.
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I went to False River yesterday and frequently landed many largemouth. Not sure what the frequency level is on the NFC blank that I used.
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My speckled trout filets only cost me $39.99 a pound. I could probably get that down a couple of bucks per pound if I went with the cheap combos.
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Not seeing the problem with "sexy" Aurora. Perfection is a myth.
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