Eugene, We have generated extensive benchmark spreadsheets as well for all of our developed tapers <> My partner does apply Bill Hannemans process to aide in this. Just curious as to what process you use to determine your spreadsheets. I understand if you consider this confidential. I will gladly forward you our basic linear benchmark for the the blank mentioned if you wish.
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Eugene, Thanks for taking the time. Those are very defined guide placements ... Can you tell me how you came up with them? Care to share the process you used ? Denis <> You seem to have knowledge of building tools for pursuing big game fish ... Any advise ? Bob Meiser
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Ok Dennis/Eugene (if you are indeed two different people) <> Let's put your hypothetical theories to practical application. I am presently building a 9'9" fly rod specifically designed by my shop to deliver advanced grain weight forward shooting heads in the 30' to 35' head length range. This is a two handed over head delivery tool. Engineered factor of delivery for this rod
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Hey Bill, Bottom line: I agree. I think that it is generally a good idea to reduce component weight burden whenever possible to enhance blank performance <> As long as overall fishing performace of the finished rod is not compromised by doing so. Bob Meiser
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I enjoy reading this sort of discussion, as I can sometimes learn a thing or two. But in this case ... I would have to think that if the amount rotation remaining in post spring release of a composite tube from line load is so slight that it can only be calculated with macro photography <> Then it is probably not that much of a consideration in regards to a real world fishing applicat
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All great advise here guys <> Much appreciated. I too am from Northern Wisconsin originally ... ... But the last time I fished Muskies with a boat rod <> Eddie Ostling was still making his own "Eddie Baits" one at a time up in Spider Lake area ... So that kinda gives you an idea of how old I am ... };^) ... !!! The wife and I had a farmstead in Price County in Luger
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Great info guys, Marc ... Billy works with Treeland Resorts in the Summers. Been a Proff at UW Eau Claire for many years, but is now retired, so has lot's more time for Muskies ... };^) ... !!! I really like the Spiral wrap approach DR ... Makes good sence to build a casting rod this way for the larger gamefish Thanks a bunch <> Bob Meiser
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My older brother; Billy Meiser has been a Musky guide on the Chippewa Flowage near Hayward, WI for nearly 40 years. I'm wanting to build him a boat rod for tossing plugs and bucktail spinners. I figure this would probably be a medium duty Musky rod. I'm thinking that I can do the basic build correctly <> But I am not familiar with these tools, and need advise for selecting the most
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Excellent, Thanks Guys.
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Thanks Tom, Been thinking today that I'd like to thank him for his book ... ... Started me out on how to build rods so many years ago. Basically changed my whole life <> For the better. Not sure how to contact him, and was wondering if anyone knew him personally or had info to contact him. Bob Meiser
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Anyone know If Mr. Garcia is still buiding rods ? Bob Meiser
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Feather color brilliance is simply related to the feathers inherent ability to refract light ... In essence each feather fiber or filament acts like a prism refracting light within it's allowed spectrum. This is especially apparent with the very metallic feathers having brilliant hues of green, blue, copper and bronze; typical to feathers from gamebirds such as Turkeys and Pea Fowels, plus so
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Just to add a thumbs-up note to Andy's product. Well over a thousand rods have left our shop since we started using TM (we were one of the first) and over the years we have not had one negative issue. The product is outstanding, and my finish guys will personally now only use ThreadMaster finish. Thanks for a great product Andy <> Bob Meiser
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Herb, As you mentioned <> Most will want to up-grain their lines a bit for overhead to economize rod swing and utilize a quick high stop with underhand predominant. ... Makes for a more work efficient delivery in the long haul. Actually <> This may be a very good point of disscusion for you to bring up on Spey Pages ... I'm sure many will have valid thoughts on this to share
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Hi Herb, If you are going to overhead the mentioned two handers you will need to up-grain your lines quite a bit. The primary advantage (and beauty) of the two handed overhead delivery is that it can eliminate the physical burden of the double haul, and acheive targeted distances with a minimal amount of expended energy on the part of the caster ... ... But in the absence of the double h
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If extreme distance is your targeted application; the TCR would be the more efficient two handed overhead rod. ... But for this application <> I would also consider the Forecast F12678-4 All of the original F series two handed blanks make fine overhead rods. Bob Meiser
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Pete, The Batson 12678 was a good choice for this application. This taper is very well suited for two handed overhead deliveries. Sat. AM is fine 9:00/10:00 PST Oregon. The build will be important <> But the line choice for this rod when completed will be EXTREMELY important. Big difference between single and two handed lines ... Especially when you get into the grain carryin
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Pete, No worries I can talk much better then I can type here ... ... And can usually work while I'm talking with an ear peice. I do this all day long with guys. So give me a call if you wish. Just basically need to know the length of the rod , the designated line number and the maker <> I'll then know the power. Fundamentally there is no difference between building a compo
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HI Pete, If you wish you can call to talk about the profiles and lengths for your upper and lower grip assembly, reel seats, blank you have chosen etc for the two handed rod you are building: 541-770-4766. All can be a factor. Wood in the grip assembly is a consideration, and can be a beautiful and often functional assest ... ... But again this should be approached with some cons
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We have done an LLC <> S corporation ... Best thing we ever did for the money management end of our shop. We opted the services of a knowledgeable attorney and tax consultant to fully benefit <> And (most importantly) help us understand these benefits. The fees for this service have been paid for many times over in regards to declaration of earned income taxes <> And inv
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Bill, Agreed 100% <> It appears to be a very finite process ... ... Not anywhere near as "open range" as present (and nearly infinite) conventional pre-peg process. Why it may linitially have limited applications for recreational composite tubes as it may not pencil <> We'll see. Steve Godshall maps all of our proposed tapers as benchmark scedules (and keeps our
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We've got a couple of the carrot sticks here in regional rod building shops to try out and play with. Nothing exceptional at a glance ... ... But very interesting potential for the long haul. Like most major composite tube manufacturers <> "fishing poles" are not the priority in their big picture ... But something fun to dabble in. This is an infant technology to
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Dan Craft Ent. will be a dealer for the R.B. Meiser Clearwater Two Handed blank series. The Clearwater Series presently includes: 12'6" 4 pc 5/7 wt <> Grain Window: 350 to 550 <> Blank wt: 3.8 oz <> Tip: 1.7mm <> Butt: 12.4mm 13'0" 4 pc 7/8 wt <> Grain Window: 450 to 650 <> Blank wt: 5.0 oz <> Tip: 2.2mm <> Butt: 12.8mm 13'6"
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Cool & Thanks... };^)...!!! You'll do well with Dan's FT Bob Meiser
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Joe, Dan's mentioned 10' FTs are by no means too short of a blank for switch rod application ... In fact the 10' blank can be ideal for this. Blank length is not specifically the definition of a switch rod <> Application is. Our shop builds a lot of switch rods for anglers, and we have designed switchers for several blank manufacturers. We will build switchers for Blue water a
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Hi Doug, Kodiak was great <> All I'd hoped ... Wade-site fishing to quickly moving pods of bright Silvers on flooded salt chuck tidal flats. Very much like fishing Bones, only more explosive (and much larger) fish. Actually used patterns similar to Charlies and sparse Clousers. ... Very spooky fish, but agressive biters at times. Call any time. Your heading in the right di
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Doug, If you wish, call me at 541-770-4766 Bob Meiser
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Hey Billy, Not had a chance to try the switchers yet <> But my guess is they'll be Crackers as well. Bob Meiser
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Hey Billy, The new RX7 Speys are SUPERB BLANKS ...!!!! Good on Ya ... Your anglers will do very well with this new series. Bob Meiser
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P.S Sorry Bill <> Did not want to steal the Sumo thread with Titebond. Although I've not tried it <> I would assume that Sumo would have the same bonding characteristics as the Titebond we use, and as Bill mentioned; it does not appear to foam out as much as some will do. A real plus. All liquid polyurethanes now available that my co-wokers and I have tried over the years
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