Greg, on the new rod series we are building with this blank we are using the American Tackle Titan guides with a concept spacing. The performance is excellent and so is the response from pro-staff and customers. Todd
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Someone told me (I don't remember if it was Ralph or Paul from Gudebrod) that this was the first CP used. If you think about what it does it makes sense. Please try it on a sample first though. Todd
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Elmers Glue....... todd
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Lance, I sure hope you got it on video...........
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Well, make sure you let us know how it works. Todd
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Chuck, the 1361MH would be a bit more moderate than the 1665F or 6F. If I'm not mistaken the original 6F's and 1688F's were built for ULUA fishing in Hawaii. I know from sales 10 + years ago the 6's & 8's were the most popular. This wasn't necessarily due to the casting ability but the lifting capacity because of fishing the cliff's and areas where access to the water was limited. Any more t
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Chuck, In our fiberglass surf & bar rods we have always used an alpha numerical rating. The 5 or 6 is the power and the "F" being fast action. If you look at the line up you will see ratings like 1604M or 1362F this being 160" 4 power moderate action or 136" 2 power fast action. If it were a multi piece model you wourld see a "-2" at the end. I'm not really cer
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Besides the 9oz in weight the 6F is rated for 8-20 oz and the 5F is rated for 6-16 oz. I believe that there is a slight typo in the catalog, I checked the butt od's and the 5F has a butt od of 1.28 and the 6F is 1.30
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I think that the 5F might better suit your needs. It is used here on the Columbia River by the Sturgeon fisher's to throw up to 32 oz of weight & bait in pretty heavy current. Todd
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Marcel, I replied to your inquiry here but received no response? Todd
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Chuck, I haven't used it but I have built hundreds and all I can say is that it is a beast. What application is it you are wanting it for? Todd
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We build ours with cork, very similar to what Tom stated. A full wells with a 2" gap then a 4-5" cigar grip. Todd
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Oh and you might want to check, I think the new IGFA rules state no gimbals. I know we had to remove them. I also think there is a 4" limit on the fighting butt. Todd
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John, I haven't fished Marlin but I have done Sails and Yellowfin. We have a big game 15 wt. 4pc composite that will hold up to anything you put on the end of it. The model number is CSF 96 154, 8', 15wt, 4pc. This is a glass/graphite composite so it isn't too heavy yet is super durable. Todd
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In comparing them from rods we build the Titan frame more closely resembles the rec snake. The fuji is just a bit brighter. Todd
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You know if this is a new blank there is no reason you should have to do anything to make it the way it should have been when you purchased it. I would also recommend you contact the manufacturer. These things do happen I have seen my share here. Todd
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Michael, consider the small cost of attending Charlotte, you won't regret it. Todd
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Shane, If you are live lining small baits or jigs our IMP843 is the model you want. If you are using larger baits or a popping cork the IMP844 will fill your needs. Todd
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Also, you will probably experience problems in the future from the finish not adhearing to the tape Todd
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Eijiro, In all honesty this is a pretty typical bend as long as it isn't huge. Being off a few degrees is pretty typical. The deflection to the left or right generally depends upon the guide orientation. Todd
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I have to disagree with the blank not failing. If it is used without a load it would be ok but if you catch fish that flex the blank into the damaged area it will fail pretty quickly. If I were trying to save it I would fix a plug to fit inside that overlaps both sides of the chip by 1-2". Rod Bond it into place then wrap over the top. Todd
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A knocking or rocking (clicking) is not always detectable. Also you sometimes find that the fit at the tip and rear of the male ferrule may be fine but the section in between may not. Todd
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Dick, are you sure that you chipped the blank or just the blank finish? Todd
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Art, Lamiglas also offers 4 3pc models in the 7 & 7.5' lengths. IMP843-3 7' 6-15 lb. IMP844-3 7' 8-17 lb. IMP903-3 7.5' 6-15 lb. IMP904-3 7.5' 8-17 lb. We took these models to Costa Rica in May and caught everything from Barracuda to Cabera on them. Todd
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We also have a new composite stick designed for these applications. It is 9'0" rated for 25 lb. Todd
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Steve, one option that wasn't brought up here but is not uncommon is to develop the product you want then go to a rod company that does private label building. You will get the product you wish with the components you desire built by already trained employees. One advantage here is that you still get to develop your own product but also most companies will offer some sort of warranty at least on
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Rich, On our most of our production rods we keep the ferrule wraps at about 1/2". I haven't seen any failure due to the ferrule splitting in many years. On the rods I build personally the wraps never exceed 1/4" with many narrower on small fly or spinning rods. Also, if you are putting the wrap on the female side of the ferrule there should be no obstruction putting on the cork or re
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Actually Emory, Our friends across the pond refer to the materials they use in the their blanks in a tonage rating. If I remember correctly the 30 Ton material refers to the equivalent of an IM6, 40 Ton a 50 MM and 50 Ton a HM material. Todd
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Mike, I would call them first and see what they can do for you. In some cases they will just replace them, especially if the price of the blank is less than it cost to ship. Todd
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I have to say that consistency and quality are first and foremost here at Lamiglas. We do cull our blanks for the custom builder and save the slightly bowed blanks for rods. Even when we were selling blems most of them were better than some first quality blanks I have inspected. I do have the opportunity to check thousands of blanks in import rods. The quality has increased considerably of the pa
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