Back when I used to drink that was a routine occurance.... no choice except to rewrap. Lifelong lesson, barley soda's only when expoy has set (or none at all)..... too much chance to mess ups! LOL Tom
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Kevin does indeed run an outstanding operation and his ship times are excellent!
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Guys, Just a quick follow up on this. I was contacted by NFC and was made an OUTSTANDING offer. I have to say their level of customer service to assure satisfaction of their customers is FANTASTIC. GREAT JOB, and look forward to using more of their blanks in the future. Tom
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I must admit, I bought mine thinking that it was going to be similar to the old 843.... It most certainly is not. It is a beautiful blank but I honestly feel that I should have gone with the 709... REALLY kicking myself for that one. Tom
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I may be utilizing another converstion table but 8cm converts out to 3.1 inches. Tom
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Bill, thanks for the update! I was thinking that it wouldn't be a match for it, but I sure do love that one for punching! Tom
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Steve, Do you think a BB2 would be too light for this? My guess is that it will be. Thanks, Tom
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Steve, Thanks for the update I think I will utilize in future wraps for anyone vice myself, as you stated the extra insurance is well worth the minute time it takes to perform the wraps. thanks again, Oh my vote goes with either the Batson and especially the ALPS. Tom
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH Steve!!!!!!! I will make sure that I don't loose it this time! Hope to see you at the show this year and that this finds you and your family well! Thanks, Tom
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Steve, have you decided to stay with a locking wrap or have you moved away from that with the new design? I did not lock the set that I have and have had no failure as of yet. Tom
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nothing "wrong" with what I am using... simply wanted to try something different. The specs looked interesting. Tom
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Does anyone know if these blanks are going to be available? Thanks, Tom
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Jim thank you very much for the help!!! looks like this one is going in the corner for a young fisherman. I will build her a new "pretty one" as she puts it before I get too wrapped up in duck hunting! I absolutely loved the first stuff that I got from you at the show, was AWESOME. I have switched back to your brand and another as well and have been pleased since. thanks agai
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Bill, nope no CP.... I don't get along well with it LOL. This rod is about 3 years old now. Ray, I was fearing that although certainly not the end of the world. Tom
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evening gents, I have a rod that I built for my wife and noticed a while back that the expoy is cloudy and dull. The rod has been in the house and is not a moisture issue. The epoxy I used on it is diamondite, can I scuff and simply recoat or would I be better off with doing a quick rewrap? thanks, Tom
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I attended Steves seminar last year and have been so busy building 7 footers this year I have misplaced the general spacing that he gave us for a 6'6" caster.. am hoping that you guys might be able to help out. thanks Tom
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as he is not a sponsor you can google alx rods and you will have your information or look in tackleworks as Tom has posted for you. Tom Kaufmann
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I have seen some of Alex's work at the show last year and it would not dissapoint even the most critical of customers!! Tom Kaufmann
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Sam, call mudhole and speak with either Bob or Todd. They represent an EXCEPTIONAL knowledge base ( as well as design) of Lamiglass. Tom
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Billy thanks for the advice, testing will commence this weekend!! Tom
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Billy, I know that this may be a silly question but do you think I could get away with mixing the B40 at .5cc of each part? I waste a heck of a lot as it is with the current brands that I am using at 1cc of each part.. Am just trying to keep waste to a minimum. Tom
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wayne, greatly appreciate the feedback going to put the Croix in the customers hands on sat and then let him fish mine for his feedback. Good luck and be careful up there! Hope you are able to fill the freezer with some nice fillets! Tom
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Wayne, This guy fishes a Pro Qualifier and is wanting a custom MH do you feel the 3c66mf is too light? The Qualifier specs out as a 3c66MHF? I was set on the 3c66mf but after seeing the specs on his current rod I am leaning towards the 3C66MHF. I know this question is purely subjective in your opining which do you like better?? the Croix or the MHX Hi Mod? How is the fall fishing up there?
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I can't say enough about FishHawk!!! I was speaking with an individual who has MANY years in this industry and when he said " it is the best out there" I immediately proceeded to buy some.. He was NOT wrong, that stuff is great. I will be replacing my entire stock in Feb at the show this year!! If you have a specific color let me know and if I have some extra I will get it off to ya.
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have a request for a build and I would like first had experience from those of you who have had these blanks in hand. I am comparing a St Croix 3C66MF to a MHX HI mod MB783. Which would you say is lighter? more sensitive and would make the nicest build? I don't have any experience the Hi mod so all help would be greatly appreciated. Will be build split grip, ecs, batson check and micro'd slow
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Bob, What is the difference between the SJ8600 and IP840?
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Earlier last week I put in an order for a couple of spools of gold gold metallic. I got to do about 40 trim wraps with it last night and I can't say how pleased I am with it!!! Much nicer than the brand I WAS using.. Needless to say I forsee purchasing MUCH more of this in the near future! Yes, I did purchase from a sponsor and as expected the service was fantastic. Tom
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Does anyone have a suggestion to try and match the gold dimpled winding checks from Batson? I have gudebrod ht in 9000,9004 as well as Sulky 7005. None of these match worth a hoot. Thanks, Tom
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You are correct it is NOT right but if it is what he is asking for then it is right in his mind. Initially when I read "s" I thought you were asking about the s on Corps not on Marine. Tom
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Needs the S! Tom Kaufmann GySgt USMC
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