Paul, I thought that having the fighting butt long enough, say 4" would give me the option to use it two-handed. I've never tried casting two-handed, but I wondered if it would beneficial. Thanks for the reply. Erik
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I'm building up a 9wt saltwater fly rod and I'm having some problems deciding what length I should make the fighting butt. I'm planning on using a fixed butt of cork rings attached to the bottom of the blank. Would it be advantageous to build it long enough to use the rod two handed? The reel seat is ~ 4.25" and the cork grip is about 7.5". Will that give me enough distance between my h
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I did a google search and found them here. The catalog I just received and thought was current is for 2004. The link above does have a dealer list. Hope this helps.
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Chris, do you have a model number for the Destroyer guides? I don't see anything in the current Pac Bay catalog re: Destroyer or Low Profile guides.
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John, How much are cutting Flex Coat Lite? Thanks, Erik
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Thanks Tom, you gave me a great idea, if I cut off the foot of the thread carriage support piece at an angle it will change the location of the thread carriage and give me the thread position I'm looking for. I was thinking about using some bicycle spokes or piano wire to redirect the feed of the thread. Thanks, Erik
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I have a GW thread wrapper that I would like to modify so that the thread comes from lower and farther back from its original location. Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks again, Erik
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Thanks guys. I need to contact GW anyhow. Looks like Mudhole has it also.
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Doesn't look like Anglers Workshop has any on their website. I also don't see Garnet any Garnet listed for YLI.
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Thanks Mark. I've checked their 2006 catalog and don't see any Garnet. I'll check their website to see if they have any additional colors. Erik
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Does anybody have a source for Garnet colored silk thread? I've had no luck finding any as of yet. Thanks, Erik
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Dan Craft has a 8' 2 piece 2 weight.
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Thanks for the info. Erik
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I have a Struble NS winding check. Is the stepped down portion supposed to slide into the fore grip or is it supposed to be a transition onto the blank?
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Thanks again for all the great ideas.
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Thanks for the good info guys. Tap Plastics has some neat stuff. It looks like some of the fiberglass rods will work great.
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I searched and didn't find much info. What are you using for color sticks? Anybody have any good ideas? I've thought about varnishing some wood dowels. Are plastic dowels available? Would they work? Is there a good source for rod blank pieces? Thanks, Erik
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I'm not sure that he was correct. If you look at Pub. 526 page 9 column 1 under Inventory it states that "If you contribute inventory ( property that you sell in the course of your business), the amount you can claim as a deduction is the smaller of its fair market value on the day you contributed it or its basis." It also goes on to explain that you must remove these costs from your
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