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16 years ago
Anthony Robertson
I ordered some "Extra-Keen" razor blades from McMastercarr, and I can't imagine anything being sharper than those. They like to cut whole wraps off, even if you don't want to.
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16 years ago
Anthony Robertson
On the few I have cut down to two pieces it made the big Curado 200d reels feel a bit smaller. I didn't fish with it much so I'm not sure it would have been comfortable in the long run. I think those open back reel seats will be the ticket. Thanks Anthony AKRods
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16 years ago
Anthony Robertson
Has anyone had any luck locating the 2-piece casting reel seats such as Shimano uses on their Cumara and Airrus has been using for a while? I still can't find them and making your own takes a lot of work to make look right. Thanks, Anthony
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16 years ago
Anthony Robertson
I am still looking for those seats and haven't found them. I split a Batson reel seat on one rod but its not quite the same. Works the same though.
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16 years ago
Anthony Robertson
I am a noob rod builder but I used several layers of those craft foam sheets glued together and turned into a plug. To turn I just glued it onto a dowel and chucked it into the press and cut it off when it was round. I glue it into the butt, let it dry and chuck it all up and turn it smooth. With the same colors you can barely tell. Mudhole does have some EVA butts but are limited on selecti
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