Only thing I can recomend is do not by one from Cabelas, the day after I put it together the handles started falling off. I too am looking for a nice rack for 25-50 rods without reels. Sorry to cut in on yoiur request Marc.. Vern
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oops sorry
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I agree with Robert and Tom, first, now that you have built your first rod, you have an excuse to build one for every situation, however, you might have trouble convincing the wife, but its well woth it considering the multitude of blanks that are somewhat fish specific. As far as Rober, I agree a 7' MH fast tip is great for bass cant speak to a Castaway. When I build for my grand kid, I us
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Does anyone know John and how I might get in touch with him. Im intereseted in Vertical and Horizontal weaving. Please use email : rodsbyvern@mywdo.com Thank you. And if there are some folks here who do this fairly well that can help out I sure would appreciate a note. Vern
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Can you tell me why one could not use regular decal paper on an inkjet printer with out using special inks and other equipment?
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I see something like a competition at a state fair passing out ribbins, juch as bext of show, best technical design, gest use of colors, etc. that sort of thing. use two newbies and to oldies but goodies as the judjes. Just a thought
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You should consider putting that booko upon @#$%&, an original autographed copyuo couold bring some serious jingle......just kidding, holsk on to it (again sorry forthe typoomess.)
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I dont think this came from his book or one of the recent magazines but consider looking into horizontal and verticle thread work. Its an old art but turns out some fantastic butt wroaps. (sorry for the spelling or messines, eyes are bay rightnow.) JMHO
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Id go for the smaller ID until it fits, shimming might effect the purpose of an exposed seat.
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Not that anyone knew I was gone, either way Im here and back in bussiness like it or not.
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Congratulations Tom, it sounds to be the best show yet. I only wish i was rich and famous enough to afford to get there from Minnesota. Maby one year Ill look for some one fairly close to hitch a ride sharing transpotation expense of course. Best of luck, Im sure it will be a huge sucess.
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I started using the glue method exclusivly. I heat the guide feet and swipe rapidly over the glue and transfer immediatly to the blank. I then hold it it position until the glue drys. Usually have to take your fingers off very carefully or you could rip the guide right back off. Works for me.
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I use one of those water color mixing bowls the kids use in elementary schools. Just lay the quarter in and fill with regular rod coat let them dry for at leart two days, pop them out and trim as needed. It works great jjust need epoxy them on after triming.
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At one point I had considered opening a "co-op" offering different builders a rack of thier own charging them 25% for each sale with the builder being responsible for keeping their own rack supplied. I would also have a small shop set up for my own building. I would also sell building components and limited amount of fishing tackle. Never did set it up though so their is one idea.
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Rub the scratch with Astro Shield or any other non alchohol based polish. Cover scratch with matching permanant marker and re apply polish. Then use rod restorer over entire area. I have done this and it worked unless on more than 1 inch schrates.
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Minnesota International siteings - 4 to date in Taylors Falls Area
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I have not done that, however, I have retrofitted the old pac bay chuck to fit in to the new chuks that are smaller than some butt grips making it posible to take the larger butt corks. Vern
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Even though our postmaster made a good read, and litterally tearing through the articles (pages) I stlll managed to get mine. Thank you, Tom for that and the story behind it.
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I have built 7 or 8 fly rods and finally built myself and the kids each one. So, when setting up the reel: Line backing, Fly line Tippet Leader Is that correct? and if so what doesnt make sense to me is you have a tapered tippet and then tie on a 3 ft sedtion of regular mono for a leader??? I know you have to match the fly line and tippet to the rod as far as weight is concerned Som
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As long as we are on the subject, I have a rod to repair that has a plastic handle with a thin (1/8") layer of cork over it. The cork is comming loose on the very end. If I put shrink tube over the entire handle will that "suck in" and fix the problem?? I have made numerous shrink tuble covered grips but dont know if it is strong enough to repair the grip Any help would a
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St. Croix SCIII, 7' Med Fast.
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Just a little trick I just figured out. For folks wanting inlaid coins for butt caps I bought a cirucular water paint mix pallete in the craft dept. (Works best on the Gold Dollars) but quartes look pretty good as well. I havent tried nickels and dimes yet. Anyway, pour a little rod coat in one of the mixing bubbles, drop your coin in and straighten it out with a toothpick then pour more coat on
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I make a parallel cut on top of the guide foot all the way down to the foot itself, then you can pretty much peel off the old coating and thread at the same time. For the left over glue I use an alcohol lamp little bit of emery cloth. make sure you dont go beyond where the old guide feet are or inside where the feet were as to not scratch the rod, unless of course you are able to cover the scrat
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Ok, got the photos fixed, three in the misc catagory. It appears that a thin layer of cork covers what appears to be a plastic handle, but as I said, this is his fav rod and dont want to mess it up. Thanks, Vern
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Thnk you, sir
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Tom, I screwed up my registration, but then immedialty reregitered and now it wont let me post phots. Can you help?? Vern
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I have a TD-X 6101MHFB-CLI Linear Interline (6'10" M/H) to repair. I need to replace the butt grip, however, after screwing off the butt cap it looks like a plastic liner with threads for the cover but also a female threaded tube inside the grip. (I posted photo in Misc. Photos) Does anyone know if the plastic liner on the inside of the grip goes all the way through the intire grip? Custo
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The only difference between a 4pc and a 2pc is 2 pieces...............sick eh
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Just a reminder when fitting your customer for a rod. Make sure you include the placement of the hook keeper. If not properly placed it may interfere with their retrive. So make sure you check their hand placement for retrival. Only a reminder because I forgot this on my last customer and now have to relocate.
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Another great product is Astrosheild it is an airline polish. google the website.
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