I would have used at least 2 coats of CP on the under layer
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Daryl Richer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks for all the help. I was all set to go up to > the local Harbor Freight and get the one Caleb > suggested, but they're out of stock. HF said it is > a discontinued item. Thanks again for the help, > everyone. In that case, I'd suggest taking a look at the one Spencer mentioned, the Grizzl
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I would think the guys at Custom Fly Grips could fix you up, if you're not keen on buying the jig and DIY.
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Travis, if you have any trouble recessing for the penny in the existing butt, let me know and I'll send you 1/8" and 1/4" rubberized rings that could be added to it.
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Why not inlet a 1/4" rubberized disc and add that to the squared off butt? Use a dremel to shape after glued on
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You weren't stepping on toes, Bill! Years ago, Bill Stevens expressed concern w/ the "salts" in the Sharpie ink, and it's affect on SS guides, once ground/shaped. Fact or fiction, I don't know....? Thanks for the tip on Marks A Lot!
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That conjures up memories of posts by Bill Stevens....I miss reading his stuff!
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I give up, just trying to help
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Didn't realize that was a "bad" word...here's a link to them on Mudhole's site...
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Maybe consider using a @#$%& spiral roller tip top?
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Saw the deleted link this morning...can't imagine why someone would devote that much time to crapola, unless they were really sick! Sorry, Tom, but apparently there are sickos in every hobby/profession. I hate to think more than one was involved in this...!
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What's the downside to using the thick-walled Sched 40 PVC grey conduit?
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Here's the pure white acrylic acetate that I've used as thin accents...
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Heck, Mudhole has a pretty good selection, too...
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Don't know what your line rating/lure rating requirements are, but Batson has some 3 and 4 pc travel blanks. I know St Croix used to make a 3 or 4 pc m-light popping spinner, but can't find the blank
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Mike B...I'm just guessing Permagloss based on "crystal clear and hard". I can see where you'd want to use the same as previous on the replacement upper section. Follow Mike D's advice. I haven't bought any new supply in awhile, but I think they have improved the storage w/ a new cap. You might even want to do a search on here for previous Permagloss posts...it's way different than 2 pa
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Permagloss or equivalent?
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We all like "light", but the end user needs to consider the weight of the reel that he will eventually hang on it...the heaviest component of all.
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Wow, a rod for flounder, as well as a 100lb fish...does he play golf with just a 5 iron? Best of luck making him happy
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Have not fished there, but I did build a spinner several yrs ago to use in Costa Rica for casting lures back to teased up sails, as well as to feeding frenzy tuna. I used a Calstar grafighter 700ML. It was sweet for what I was doing.
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Michael Blomme Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well I know I'm getting old. When I opened this > post I couldn't imagine what an underpin closed > face reel was. I knew what a spiniest reel was, > but never felt that there was an an advantage over > a conventional casting reel or a spinning reel. I > just goggled the undercast reel and
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After looking at pictures of some of the under spins, I can see the need for a spin stripping guide. Will probably just use the inexpensive airwaves. Thanks, Gary
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My son asked me to start thinking about making his oldest daughter an UL rod for one of the underspin reels. Is there any reason to use spin guides? I know the traditional on top spincast reels that I've seen are on baitcast rods.
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I like em, John! Finding the thread slots has always been an issue for me.
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I've got a partial bottle of PG that I vacuum seal and keep in the refrig...8 yrs since I first opened it, and probably 3 yrs since I last used it...just checked...it's still ok
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Robert A. Guist Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello All. > > The article Tom speaks of is "Tougher Epoxy" by > Ralph O'Quinn, in 17-4 Page 30. > > Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines. I don't think that is the definitive article, but still worth rereading. Thanks
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I like the apposing magnet tensioners. See Richard Spoul's post here:
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I agree with Randolph
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Can you do a weave? I know Doc Ski has a thresher weave pattern
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Popping blanks are very popular on the Tx coast. I don't see any Rainshadow 2 pc, but Mudhole has both the P843 and the P903 in 2 pc. A 3000 size Shimano is same size as the 2500, but more line capacity, which you sometimes need w/ reds on 10-12 lb line.
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