Like anything else ........ Long casts are only valued when you need them ............. too bad if you need them and you didn't build for them ........ Last year I was just out of casting range on 2 schools .......... 1 was a school of Spanish and 1 Striper ........... they would sound as soon as you did get close enough to reach them ......... I would have killed for the rod Bill Stevens let
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That is one great looking rod ............ is that reelseat hydro printed? who ever did it did a great job ........
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Guess I'll see .......... bought 3 Batson Blanks from someone here ............ came in with 2 snapped about 2 ft up so and the third suspect since the other 2 were snapped. You could see where the tube was bent and bent back. Made the claim last week so I hope my experience is as good as yours.
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How does that count toward the 1st 10 .......... sent mine by check yesterday as you requested.
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....... Picture's worth a thousand words ......... but a live demo w/question and answers is worth a thousand pictures ........... Didn't understand the advantages of micro guides until casting w/Bill Stevens or another reason for spiral wraps ............ didn't understand how great flocked handles felt or how easy they were to make until the Flocking seminar ........... Got a great appr
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Did you get my check?
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Kerry ....... I would love to see an article concerning the finer points of using this loom ......... from the few articles and postings on several boards, there are some incredible weaves that have been done with this loom and competitions won by the few that learn how to use it. It seems that the tips and the techniques have been closely held and some have been buried with the weavers that u
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It's called a Hanging Weight Loom .......... Kerry and a few of the Master rod builders use them ......... supposed to take a long time to set up but great for color change weaving .......... I have one but I haven't used it yet.. Email me @ rhahn427@yahoo to discuss.
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Check is at the Post Office and on it's way ........
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Please email me @ rhahn427@yahoo ......... there is no way that I can find to contact you on the buy and sell board
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Travis ....... shopsmith and cheap are 2 words you usually don't see together ........... they are very well built and do a ton of stuff ......... I'd go with the shopsmith if you have the space etc ......... where is it ...... if you don't want it I'm interested
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Check w/Lance at Swampland .......... he had some Great 7' rods for cheap at the show ......
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Dang ......... Tin man does have a heart ........... just kidding ..... Billy it was great meeting you and the other NERBS at the show ......... and yes you were gracious to all ........ NERBS ROCK !!!!!!!
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I just got from the Expo ........ Bill Stevens from Swampland Rods had some rods made up with micro's and a reel and I was amazed at the casting distance. The rod I test cast was a 7 ft with all 3.5 micro giudes on top and it cast very far on freespool and no thumbing with no backlash ........... he also got great distance pitching ......... definitely made me a believer . The only thing I wa
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Around here it is customary to share the costs. While everyone that I know can afford the costs, it is felt that it's just not fair for the Capt. to burden all of the expenses. However, it's up to the Capt. to accept or reject the offer. I have never taken a penny from the guys fishing with me unless the person was VERY adamant about paying his way. In that case, I felt it was more gracious
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I'm in the Balto Wash area. I'm going to the Expo. Leaving Friday between 10 and noon ....... picking up someone in NC along the way and goint to the show. Have room for 1 more if anyone is interested in the Balto/Wash/Richmond area ....... just help with the gas. You can email me @ rhahn427 on yahoo. Thanks Rick
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I use Masking at each end of the reelseat. Then I wrap between the masking tape ends with the wall mesh tape. All tape is wrapped for a snug but not tight reelseat fit. The masking tape acts as a dam to keep epoxy from running and giving a better more even bond. I use a couple of glue gun spots to hold the mesh to the rod. After wrapping the mesh, I liberally work D2T into the mesh and on the m
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Tom Just got my notification that my subscription has expired and I renewed today. Will I get this issue? Thanks Rick
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Check out Smooth-on.com ........ they might have something. They are not a sponsor here so I apologize if I am breaking any rules. Just trying to help out.
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Raymond ........... absolutely love you're website ......... great info and easy to use ......... thumbs up guy ..........
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Before the hack job I could click on the sponsors name to the right of the Forum List and it would link me to that sponsors' website. It doesn't seem to be working now. Does anyone know when this will be repaired?
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Definitely guide alignment tool ........... I start at the top and it's still a pia
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From the Tru Oil .......... made from Linseed and other oils .......... same stuff that has been used to seal wood for centuries ....... including some of the finest fishing lures ......... "Tru-Oil® Gun Stock Finish There is no better oil finish! TRU-OIL Gun Stock Finish is the professional's choice for gunstock (or furniture) finishing for more than 30 years. Its unique blend of lin
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I think they both seal ........ Tru Oil is basically used to clean the stocks of guns . Some rodbuilders use it on cork handles. I've used both. They both work well. THey both darken the cork too but tru oil seem to give a darker sheen but it also highlights the different shades and any pits giving it a classic look in my opinion ........
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Well said Alex ...... well said
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I don't know about the others but I got mine @ Jonny's Pond ..... $2.28/1100 yd spool
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Great job Chris ........... and thanks for the idea......... We have an organization called Wish A Fish .......... It's local around the Chesapeake bay area . We take disabled kids and their families out for a day of fishing and food and entertainment. Caring for disabled kids is both expensive and totally draining on the families of these kids. We basically give the families a very fun day o
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Gary ........ Please unhide your email ........ I'd like to discuss your composite cork offer but I can't email you. Thanks Rick
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Thanks Rodger ........ I'll have to try that .......
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I know I don't have the experience of most guys here but I'm really curious. Why do you apply finish at 100 rpm's? I usually apply by either hand turning a 1/4 at a time or using a 10 rpm dryer motor?
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