We have a series of blanks ranging from 5'6" - 8'6" that we have been developing with Nicola Zingarelli from Spain for the last 2 years. This is the first year that we have offered the blanks. They are listed in our blank catalog under "Heavy Jiggin' & Saltwater Composite". Todd
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I'll show you these pieces next week when you are up.
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You know on our production rods we use the foam flex coat type arbors for these handles. we also have some dense EVA caps made for the ends that have arbors built into them. The foam arbor (we cut into 3 pieces) and we use one piece at the reel seat we leave about 3/8" sticking out from the tube and turn it down so it fits snug into the rear of the trigger seat (we also use exposed seats). W
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Lyman, we will not be operating during this program. Last year it took most of the spare room we had to accomodate everyone and this year we are expecting more. If you can show up early on Friday (10 am - 2 pm) you could spend some time in the plant. Todd
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Bill, are you looking for a Salmon Trolling blank?
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Scott, It isn't necessary but it really helps to be able to have a pretty good idea of how many are going to attend. It will be great if you can make it. And Mike, I wish you could make it up also.
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Just wanted to remind everyone that the NW Rod Building Weekend begins Friday April 7th. We have a great bunch of demonstrations scheduled and are looking at a record group. If you have any questions about attending please feel free to contact me. Todd Dates: April 7th, 8th & 9th Location: Woodland, WA.
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Andy, we have several customers in the UK that I have sold blanks for this application. The magnum taper action is what they are looking for and we offer two models that have fulfilled their needs. XSH1142MT 9'6" 2pc 8-17lb. XSH1202MT 10'0" 2pc 8-17lb. Regards, Todd
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Robert, The Saltwater blanks in this series are fiberglass. The ISW84-MH is a live bait type action with a light tip. Todd
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Bob, you should be able to get these blanks through any of our stocking distributors. Todd
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Chris, Rick is very correct in that our biggest seller in that series for Bass is the Medium and our best seller for Fluke is the Light. Sooooo I guess if you were looking for a blank to fill both areas the Med/Light would be your best bet. That blank has become quite popular here in the NW for keeper Sturgeon because of the light tip and robust butt section. Thanks Rick and Chris, Todd
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Jeff, Do you have any idea how old the blank is? And is there a possibility that it is a blem? Todd
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Usually that problem occurs when there has been a problem with the cure cycle in the oven. It is very unusual to see it in lighter blanks though it is ususlly like Kevin said with the heavier blanks. Sounds like reamer stock. Todd
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I better never hear another West Coast Queer joke from those southern boys after those two nights at the Westin.
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Always a pleasure to spend time with you Ken. How is that Stitchin Rod coming along?
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Well if you are headed for Charlotte you don't need to consider buying components elsewhere. Waiting on you Ken..............
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Bob, I have built many of these rods personally. The brown is a very traditional color on that blank color and if you wish to get a little more into the traditional cane type make ups then there are some greens and oranges that look very nice also. Todd
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Get a new tip top and call it good.
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Please keep in mind that any oversize blanks you wish delivered at the show must be ordered by Monday so they can be included in my blanks going to the show. Thanks Todd
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Also just as a reference Bill, our in house wrappers do over 25 rods per day in 7.5 hour shift. \ And the out wrappers are private contractors and are required to have a business license and receive a 10-99 each year. Todd
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OK Bill, Here we go, Total t/o's for one dbl foot guide, 7 sf guides, trim band and tip top wrap...........22 $3.74 We do the guide prep and alignment. We have a few out wrappers that come in 2 times a week and will take 50 each time. So 100 rods per week...........$374.00 Most of our rods are steelhead & salmon rods and I believe the guides run from 9 to 15 on the concep
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Dan, I have been putting together the list of presenters and topics. It should be complete within the next couple of weeks. Actually it is complete but there are a couple of presenters that won't know until a couple of weeks before if they are going to be able to make it. Here is a copy of the flyer I sent out to last years attendee's. Please contact me if you need anymore information. T
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Also any of those 1 pc oversize items that would need to ship from the factory. Todd
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Mike, At Lamiglas we pay $0.17 per tie off. A tie off consists of each start and stop. In our plant the average out wrapper comes in once a week, picks up a box of rods and drops off a box of rods that they picked up the week before. We are very rigid on schedules as we rely on these rods to keep production flowing. We supply tape, razor blades & thread along with the guides & hook k
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Billy, check out the Rock Bottom. Ken really likes that place too.
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Quinn, we offer 3pc spinning blanks but they start in the 7' range. One model is 6-15 the other 8-17. Todd
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Putter, Having Bob & Emory under the same roof will be worth coming for.........
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Craig, Bill described our XMG popping blanks very well. They are a blended fiber in the 50mm range. While these will be the highest performance blanks you can find they will not withstand abuse. We do also offer our IM700 popping blanks which are in the 43mm range. These not only offer excellent performance but an added amount of durability. I will be happy to answer any questions you have ab
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Well, we look forward to you attending.
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Glad to hear it Dennis, where are you coming from?
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