you need to ask how he want to work it. If it's off the bow (so he can watch on the fishfinder) while he's reclined on his seat - 6'10" is too short. Is he fighting fish out of brushpiles or standing timber? Open water humps? Smallies or largemouth? I have guys that have flip sticks they use for drop shotting. You better get some details. Casting may not be a need if he fishes verti
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A micro butt guide needs to be far enough out to reduce the angle off the reel but close enough in to tame the line or it may impede your casting distance. YOu're going to have to play with it, but don't be afraid to go out to 27". At 30" you are probably going to see some silly stuff start to happen between the reel and butt guide. Of course you can always cure that wiith a tamer guide
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if you measure the distance from the blank to the bottom of the ring on a SF6 and a SF4 you might be surprised how little difference there is. Just depends on the brand and models. The height of the bottom of the ring is what impacts your spacing under load. I'm guessing 9 but on some 7' you may want 10 and the handle length will also impact this number. I don't advise line going below the
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buy a bunch of 4s and dont use anything else. You'll probably need about 9 guides. Static test to get the spacing.
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I've liked it so far. No problems with knots myself, however getting it is another issue. Had a big spool of silver backordered for 7 - 8 weeks now and I ordered some 100yd and 2 of the three were backordered also. Its forcing me to look for something else.
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My wife keeps a box of "Things to Fix" on the corner of my rod bench for when "you epoxy stuff". Typically Xmas ornaments, kids' toys, etc. Rod bond works good from holding tiles down that came loose, threshholds in doorways, etc...
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Roger - to your point.... saying it is a tool is 100% on track. At the elite level you have guys carrying spare trolling motors and generators on board. I love this story: The Elites were fishing my home lake and a very good friend of mine was a marshall - basically he rode along with a pro as an observer for the day. They went to the north end of the lake and proceeded to cut right across th
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Most tournament days run sunrise to 3:00. That's at least 8 hours, not 4. A lot of the time you may have 3 or more rods tied up with the same exact bait. Example: schooling fish on swimbaits - they get torn up quickly and you don't have time to rebait and stay on the school at times. Rebait comes later when the bite dies off. Or you could have three swimbaits on... plus a couple cranks, a S
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Tom Wicker Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > The problem I have found most common with the > Redfish guys are in the past many of them has had > their rods built for them at cost and offer free > advertisement. and that Don't put any change in > the pocket . Them Southern LA guys can go through > some rods. "Staffers" a
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Marc Morrone Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am just surprised none of the bigger companies > have tried to educate this part of the market, as > it must account for a lot of warranty claims. Why would I do that if I make $ off the replacements? Build replacement into the price of the original. No problem is most custom builders can't afford to
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Some good discussion here even though it focuses on split grips:
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100% positive. Photo (with note about being out of 2s): Here's Steve's discussion of their use (last post):
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Lorenzo - what are you wanting to accomplish with grip length? Balance - what weight is the reel? Casting - two handed or flick of the wrist one handed?
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Yes. I know I had a couple sets late 2009/early 2010. I believe Steve Gardner had used them before that.
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You need to find out how he is going to use it - and also what size. I've got some guys using 7.5" senkos with 8/0 hooks... you wouldn't use those rods. I also have guys fishing 5" senkos as a topwater bait. Again, a different rod yet. I have guys skipping senkos under docks... different build yet. Basically - need more info.
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Don't forget that a large part of "going pro" is being able to sell your rods. I know plenty of builders who produce fabulous work but couldn't sell a patch to a one eyed pirate. I believe you also have to put building in "business" terms. If you are upside down, you're going to be a hobby. You also need to identify WHO you want to sell rods to and if that is a group that
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how far from the tip is your knot?
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Received a mass email survey today from a production company... "I need your opinion on whether micro guides are going to become the standard for your fishing rods. Would you please let me hear your voice on this by answering a few questions so that I can build you exactly what you want in a rod? It will only take a two minutes." The questions go on to ask how you feel about micro
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Joaquim is very helpful. Drop an email and he is usually quick to respond and help. The English is a little rough, but I've always been able to understand them.
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Tom - did the ladies you saw have fancy wrappers or were they holding the spool in hand?
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or here if you don't want to download the catalog.
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Bill - try this. wrap once in front of the foot, then about 4 -5 times on the foot. Push the threads down over the tip of the foot and wrap it up. You may need to push the threads down over the tip of the foot a second time after about 5 more wraps or so. Tell me if you can see a difference in a "prepped" foot and a this technique once finish is on.
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Great ideas plus I had a few emails too. Thanks! I've got over 100 pieces laying around, so some of these projects should be doable. JP & Chuck - I got ya beat on foam core molds - got something better :)
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A little off topic - I've got a large number of 2 - 3 feet long 2" PVC tubes left over from shipping rods. I've have been trying and trying to think of what to do with these as I'd prefer to use them as opposed to filling up a landfill. Any ideas? Rod rack is about the only thing I've come up with and I already built a rack for finished rods and a rack for blanks.
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I'm with Chuck... heard about the new Batsons for a while... haven't seen one and I think delivery is delayed? Maybe after ICast?
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Steve... Pics? (said it on the post you referenced also)
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Steve - what are the pullout results on the Batson - since you quoted - "Specially designed foot creates superior finish anchoring" (Keep in mind that brand of finish, thread, and wrap style all impact pullout strength as well as foot design)
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It is my understanding that very recently Rogue Rods was sold (as in the last week or so). As of today the web site is up but they are not answering any of the Rogue numbers. I really don't have/know any details. Didn't know if there was anyone around Medford/White City who might have heard something.
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you can also use 000 white silk with no CP and get a very similar look
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