Hi Folks, I consulted with Tom and he suggested I post to see if I can find a the right person/people. The people associated with this forum, past and present have been very kind and helpful to me. Here's my story.... I contracted for some help with my ice rods builds last year. Unfortunately, I got mixed results and now have a bunch of rods with misaligned guides, etc. Rather than take
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Roger, That's what he asked me for. I agree, I like a moderate for myself. I have an old 9 ft. St Croix and Fenwick that I enjoy fishing. I have an older Forecast 10 ft I've been meaning to build for myself too. Had that a long time now. If that's what he wants...
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Ok folks, I have a request to build a 7' 6" Med Lt, Fast - Extra Fast for Walleye and River Steelhead in the UPI. It needs to be a budget build for a Grandson. Anyone have ideas they'd like to share? All ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Ray Midstream Rods Hardwater Customs
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Hey all, I have a friend who's looking for a blank for flat lining for Walleye. His decripiton is, 12-14 ft, med light tip. Used to fish the shallows with a trolling motor. Using 10/4 Suffix braid and a Pfluger 30, set in a rod holder. A 2 pc blank is best. Happy to take suggestions on the guides, handle, etc if you've built one similar to this set up. I'd like to offer him a few ideas
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Ray, Check out the radio host Kim Komando at KimKomando.com. and do a search on the subject. She had a grat article with suggestions. I'll look in my files, I many have it saved. If I do, I will pass it on to you. Ray Mazza Midstream Rods
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The St. Croix blanks I was refering to are old stock Avids that I bought years ago. As far as I know, you can't find them anyplace. That's one of the reasons I had my own high end blanks made in bulk. I have more coming for fall, just in time for winter builds and anyone who wants some. Not that the sponsors on the left don't have good products and pricing. It's where I shop for eveything el
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I've had a lot of requests for St, Croix, Thorne Bros. and something to match the old South Bend Fiberglass blanks. My favorite now is the one I've had manufactured for me. It's a solid graphite blank that I really love. Currently I have a light action and a medium action. I've built most of these for and with a spring bobber system and I've been able to detect and catch minnows so small it's
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Would you please email it to me as well? Thank you very much. Ray Mazz midstreamrods@yahoo.com
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Hey all, I need a budget to mid priced, 6 - 7 foot, 3 or 4 piece, 4 wt fly rod blank for a customer that wants to gently lay down nymphs on ponds and streams. I haven't built a slow fly rod in ages, so I need some help with blank choices. He wants to keep the build to about $100-150. Thanks in advance. Ray Mazza Midstream Rods Utica, NY (the state, of confussion)
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Mike, I've used Recoil guides on cold weather or ice rods since you can "flick" them with your finger and the ice pops off.
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Thank you ! You saved me a lot of time. I had been checking each sponsor and getting tired. Time to get busy. Thanks again, and btw, I am happy to say, everyone I've dealt with from the left side of the page has always been friendly and helpful. Great place we have here !!!! Ray Mazza Midstream Rods
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I've been going through the sponsor sites and have yet to find 1 distributor that has both Batson Mini/Micro s in #3 and their woven graphite handle. As this order will be rather small, just enough items for a couple rods, I'd like to place one order. Tiny orders split among shops can be a hassle to all parties involved. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ray Mazza Midstream Rods
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Nice job Ken and very nice of you as well.
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Sent him an email. Hoping to hear back.
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In my post last week, I said I'm making some casting bubble rods with graphite TN handles. Over the weekend I was flipping through my collection of RodMaker Magazines and re-read the Vibronic Rod article. Seems like a good idea for the bubble rods. The article didn't go into detail as to how the handle is attached to the blank on the spinning rod, or what material is used to cap the ends. I
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Thanks to all for your input. I plan to try a couple heavier blanks as well.
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I'm building a couple of rods to fish with the use of a casting bubble. A casting bubble is nothing more than a bobber that allows ballast to be added/removed. These rods are an experiment based on a book called "Fish Don't Think". In the book, fly rods are used with spinning reels ( 6lb test with a rod's length 4lb leader) on wide Western US waters, to cast flies a long distance.
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That particular motor (and ad) list it as being a continuous duty shadepole motor.
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Thanks for the ideas. Brent, send me the link if you don't mind. I couldn't find anything like that at the @#$%& site. I'm looking at several ideas for my epoxy mixer replacement on the cheap! [email protected] om
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Time to replace an 18 rpm motor for the mixer. Does anyone have a source? Having a hard time finding one right now. Thanks in advance. Ray Mazza Utica NY
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IRS buddy says they aren't mailing many forms due to cut backs. Additionally, many IRS jobs regarding contacting people with forms or requests of information have been subcontracted and the service is very poor. Responsibility rests with tax collector (you). BTW, as a result of my asking many questions about this excise tax many years ago, this gentleman was trained as a specialist in this ta
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Wanted to let you know that the Mohawk Valley Trout Unlimited Salmon Expo went very well. The ICRBE slide show drew plenty of attention and questions. Thanks again, Tom. TU gave me the booth next to the American Legion Post which was promting the Healing Waters Program. The New Hartford, NY Post will be starting a program. They asked me to speak to its members about adding rod building and r
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Chad, I like them all but the Crappie decal is super! Thanks for sharing the pics and the info. Looking forward to trying one myself. Ray Mazza Utica, NY
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I have seen the presentation and for those who haven't, it's beautiful!!! the design of the slide show, the beauty of the work displayed, the music and the seamless transition make it very enjoyable. The history included is very interesting in it's own right.!!! Top shelf work!!! Ray Mazza Utica, NY
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Have to figure that out. For now, midstreamrods@yahoo.com Thank you for the tip and the heads up! Ray Mazza Utica, NY
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A bit off topic. I just got a call regarding an order (about 100) Shimano Curado reels. Now I have to find a distributor with a "bulk" price! Anyone got a suggestion? This isn't my ordinary deal but he's a good friend, rod customer and connection to a soome great people and fishing so.... Any help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email me direct. Thanks, as always, in a
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Thanks for the tip Bill ! The tape is cheap and when on sale or at a discount shop it's stupid cheap. Got to love this forum and all the free help thats shared. Makes RodMaker a super deal too, doesn't it ? Ray Mazza Utica, NY
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Please post a picture of your creation. Thanks in advance
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One way you can make a "clean room" on the cheap, is by making your room with poly for the walls. If you do a search or check on some contractor suppy sites, you'll find a unit sold for drywall sanding that does just that. It consists of clear poly for the walls and expanding aluminum poles with no-mar surfaces that support the poly and attach it at the ceiling and floor. My 2 upst
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Sweet!!!!! I'm sending my list and check to complete my collection. Thanks !!!! Ray Mazza Utica, NY
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