What effect does reel spool size have on spacing for the butt guide? I have a set on hand for my next build, and am thinking I want to build for a 30 size Quantum Energy PT reel. This is the reel from my collection with the largest spool diameter.
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Joe, I would get a few quotes, from rodbuilders in your area, to replace the rods you lost. That would give the insurance company something to work with. Or, give them a few links to rodbuilder's websites and let them do some research.
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Thanks Ken, for letting me know I'm not completely off my rocker. I had come to the conclusion that this was not epoxy but had no idea what it could be. You are correct, it will unwrap a little bit at a time. This is going to take quite a while. Roger, I hear you. If this were my rod, it would already be in the scrap heap. But, this is a project for a friend. He loves this rod. He was my mento
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I'm trying to remove the thread wraps from an early 90's Daiwa rod. This stuff won't budge. It took me about two hours to get the guides cut loose, and what's left behind is the most stubborn epoxy I've ever seen. Tried heating with a hair dyer, lighter, alcohol lamp and hot water; to no avail. It simply will not soften. Any ideas?
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Thank you all for the information. This is a project for a friend who is a guide; there's no money in it for me. The rod is one of bunch my buddy keeps for the very few clients who have no rods, or can't bring any. It doesn't see much use, and when it does get used he's after smallmouth, sauger or white bass. I got an email from a forum member, detailing the procedure. Thanks again Kerry. I
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I have a Loomis Bronzeback spinning rod in for repair. The rear cork grip looks fine and seems secure. Ditto for the cork foregrip. The reels seat is loose, and will rotate on the blank maybe 120 degrees. I have read an article somewhere stating that to fix this without a complete re-build was possible by drilling into the reel seat, and working some adhesive into the area. Where do I drill
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