David, I can talk spinnerbait rods all day. I have found that spinnerbait favorites range from pistol grip light IM6 rods all the way to Flippin sticks. A lot of people also don't realize how diversely a spinnerbait can be fished either. A bait of many techniques.
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You aren't picking up what we are throwing down. Even if you limit your species to bass alone, the amount of techniques are ever growing. Technique specific rods are definitely a thing regardless of what you believe. I cannot pitch a 1/2 flipping jig with a zoom super chunk on a 5' blank with an IP of 600gm successfully. So when I find a rod that works perfect for my application then I can try n
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Leo A Carrasco Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A SJ703 in this material and I would buy > immediately. I already love my xrays! 100% agree.
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I went ahead and pre-ordered one. My plan is to try out the new seats too. When are those available?
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Phil Ewanicki Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I purchased some no-label rod blanks at a lawn > sale and I would like to build them into rods and > sell them, but I have no idea what kind of blanks > they are. I can get a better price if I label them > as species-specific rods, but I have no idea what > actions and which components go with
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > By the way, I don't use an oscilloscopes or any > other technology that most people don't already > have in their pocket. You don't have an O-scope in your pocket?
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You are welcome. The NFC MB736 is a bit lighter in power than the SJ but the SJ is still not quite there for 1/2oz and a big trailer. When casting the SJ for me maxes out around 3/8oz with a smaller cowboy type trailer. And I don't even jig on the MB736. I use a cut down spinning version for mostly shakey head and a casting one for 1/4oz T-rig. These are just my opinions. I don't consider m
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David, Sorry I missed following up from so long ago. The 732 initially loads in the top third but has a low enough IP that it bends deep on a fish fight. The tip recovers quite quick which makes my X-75 and X-80 presentations effortless. On the water I have yet to lose a fish that was set on a ned rig. I have fished 1/16 to 1/8oz pending on depth/current. Biggest landed was a 7lb white
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I have enjoyed the NFC X-ray SJ736 but 1/2oz with a big trailer like a super chunk or beaver is really pushing the limit. I have since moved my 1/2oz to 3/4oz to the NFC MB7108 and am really finding it to be a great rod. It really excels when pitching. Sticking with MHX The Elite-X NMB874 is worth looking at. The Elite Pro NEPS92HF I use for offshore 3/4 to 1oz football jigs in brush piles. It
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I wonder if the line and/or lure is ever pulled during a cast? I wonder what variables would effect the energy exerted in this theoretical pull?
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As we say in engineering, "When in doubt, make it stout." I too prep both sides. I run reamers through my seats and sometimes order a size below to ream them to fit the blank perfectly without arbor, pending on what seat it is. On a rod that is painted or gloss finished I find it a necessity to at least prep the blank. To prep both is better. Cleaning them both prior to assembly
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<p>Test post.</p>
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NFC Iconoglas 4 piece 5# AT seat Soft touch full wells REC titanium guides
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Glowing raw NFC Iconoglas
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American Tackle handle on NFC 4 piece 5#
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<p>hopefully not skewed</p>
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<p>After painting the visible foam I used black Testors pigment in gel epoxy and this is the end result.</p>
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<p>Test after foam painted</p>
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<p>Touched up with testors pigment.</p>
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<p>Foam on the soft touch full wells showing over the AT aw12 infinity seat.</p>
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<p>MB 736 stripper guide 7 wrap trim. </p>
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<p>16H, 8H, 5.5L, 5 runners. Fuji BC Grey Fazelite</p>
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<p>Full split grip view. MB 736 6'11", VSS, NFC Soft Touch</p>
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<p>MB 736 6'11" VSS with SKSS hood. NFC Soft Touch carbon grips.</p>
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<p>Thank you to everyone on the board for teaching me a new trick.</p>
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Hidden weight flipping rod stripper guide.
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