If you are in the process of trying a new finish please give Thread Master a try. I apply finish on average 10 to 12 times a week. Love it. Easy to use. Dries great. Buzz
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TM lite? 24 hours. I have it timed so I can get it to customer as soon as possible.........................
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Matt post some pics when you are done and let us know how it worked out for you. Buzz
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The tables are back just like in the MHX catalog..... YES!!!!!!
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fly rod should work fine. For casting light live bait and small spinners try the S781 or S782MHX depending on your lure rating. Dont let the UL rating on the S781 fool you. Lots of backbone but loads very light lures/bait. Buzz
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lots of rod builders have stashes of old/new parts. Post some pics of what you are looking for. I may have what you want and not know it............ Buzz
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Looking for someone to airbrush a simple logo on an Eagle Claw inline ice reel. Posted this on Lake Link. No takers. prefer someone in Wisconsin but will go where I need to. Thanks, Buzz
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Frank, In addition to the above mentioned RM magazine and Baton, Mud Hole has their blanks broken down first (in the catalog) to type of blank and then a chart as to technique specific for each blank series to narrow down the learning curve even more. Order a MH catalog you will be glad you did. Buzz
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Threadmaster #1, Pro Kote #2 in my shop
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try Winn grip tape instead of cork tape as an option
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Looking for suggestions for a telescoping (extended length 8 feet or more) trolling rod blanks that will work for pulling planer boards. thanks Buzz
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Rick, With a slight "bump" in the foam above the cork line use a piece of bluejean denim to "buff" the foam until you get the desired (flush) shape. Buzz
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It was due to my problems with Maderia and CP that I actually changed brands of CP that I use. I now use ChromaSeal (2 coats) and have had no problems with Maderia bleeding out or fish eyes like I used to. Previous CP brand was U40. i put CP on about 5 to 6 times a week on many different types of wraps. ChromaSeal never let me down. Try that on Madiera. Buzz
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Terry, if you are in the Ripon WI area, and I think you might be, and want to save on shipping and parts cost email me and we can put a parts order in together if you decide to order through Mud Hole. Buzz
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The guides in this photo are off an old inexpensive Japan bamboo fly rod. the fly rod guides are gold in color and unique shape. I am trying to do a refinish for a friend as this was his mother's fishing rod. I need two of these guides. Happy to pay for guides and shipping, thanks Buzz Butters
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Will someone (Pro Wrap) please consider making this thread(Pro Wrap) and getting it back on the market. This is gonna sell (Pro Wrap). Please thread makers out there. Make some variegated, I will buy it. Buzz
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Thanks all !
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What is industry accepted name for the shaft on a spin reel that the reel spool sits on? thanks Buzz
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I think I have what you want. Email me a pic please Buzz
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strongly recommend MHXS661 and S661-2 5'6" UL, 1/32 to 3/16 ounce. GREAT stream trout rod blank. Buzz
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Upgrade to aluminum chuck, will turn natural cork, burl cork, and EVA. Buzz
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Jason, I have built a bunch of those rated for that size crankbait for tourney and recreational anglers on a Mud Hole MHXCB843 Blend. I have had many positive comments. No lock up problems. Only problem I have had was getting anglers to slow down their forward casting stroke. they want to cast it like a fast action jig rod. Have to get them to slow down and hesitate, similar to a fly rod, when
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Hey John, Not sure where Gwinnett County is but we are in Atlanta this weekend for the Mud Hole 2 day rod building class. If you want us to make an announcement at the class for you about starting a group email me and we can help you out. Our students are from several states and all over GA. Buzz Butters Mud Hole Instructional Staff
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Videos too. nice
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Thanks John! Amazing work on that rod, way cool.
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OK I saw John Powell's rod , in person, at the Mud Hole Class in Buffalo and I wanted to show some people the pics which I thought would be posted somewhere from the Expo, but I just can't find them.
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Where do I find pics of the rods submitted for the 2016 Expo rod building challenge? Thanks Buzz
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its all starts with the handwrapper and you can't beat the Mud Hole CRB wrapper. I have seen students first hand with the older wooden hand wrappers and have helped hundreds of students with the new CRB wrapper. Rod building is supposed to be fun. CRB hand wrapper keeps the learning curve reasonable and is easy to use and well designed. Buzz
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Jason for any rod clean up consider using Iso alcohol (90%). I have had denatured take the finish and gloss coat off some very expensive blanks in the past. I understand you are going to clean guide wraps/finish but I would think you would have to get the denature on the blank also. Buzz
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Ben, What is PNG? If you find what you like please post a follow up here I would be interested too. I have only only used the lighter MHX travel blanks. love them. Buzz
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