a little better view.
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here is a little better picture of a couple. acrylic and wood blanks with redfish and bony fish inlay
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here are a few more reel seats i have been playing with
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i have been working on this for awhile. this is a prototype and is size 17mm. acrylic blank with redfish inlay
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here is a few more
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an assortment of acrylic reel seats
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call them and ask
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a video on what to do would last 20 seconds..a video on what not to do would be very lengthy
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call mudhole and talk to them. they have always been very helpful and can steer you toward what you are looking for
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thanks, I searched their site and also tried the search option gator glass with no results. I found them with your help.
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Are they still available? I am looking for 7ft live bait 12-40. It seems that noone carries them anymore. Maybe they are out of business?
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Most people cast out and then put the rod tip down(inverted) working the plug back jerking. I would recommend 7ft, but 6" either way is not a big deal. Popping rods are very versatile and a good option, but a spin/jig would also work fine. If you can use a 1pc rod then do so. With that type of fishing the rod is mostly inverted and you could run the chance of a 2pc coming apart
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will you offer them in blocks?
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1-you can remove the reel seat and start over 2- you can trim the butt and add fighting butt(trimming will change the action) 3-i recommend a large grip it will be easier to hold(i always do this with people who have gripping issues or arthritis) it is your rod. make it however you want
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I was lucky to have the one you had at the ICRBE. It is a great blank and very versatile. I built a spinning rod with split grip and used double foot guides(not necessary). It will cast a 3/8oz a mile and lift a ton. I use it as a kayak rod and have only had a chance to catch some catfish with it.. I think it has some great applications
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Phil, I have used it with no issues. I use a medium thick ca glue
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Take a look at the CRB lines at mudhole. There is a good selection depending on what you intend to use it for. The prices are good as is the quality. You should easily stay within your budget.
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i have used 8ft 3 power popping blank as a fly rod build. It is very powerful and ended up around 11-12 wt. It casts like a rocket especially with a shooting head or slime line. I used a castaway blank. moderate action worked well it has alot of backbone compared to a fly blank. i built it for NC albies and other salt species. if you are close you are welcome to come try it
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temp is critical
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Tung oil is a good finish and has been used for tool handles for a long long time. Farmers have used it for their tool handles. What is nice about oil finishes is if they wear off (it takes alot) you and lightly sand and reapply. As Tom stated rod finish is not ideal for woods. The oils in woods can also affect epoxy
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what are your issues? It turns fine for me. It does take some sanding to get all of the turning marks removed. Make sure your tools are very sharp and use a light touch. That helps tremendously. Keep it supported on a mandrel as it has very little lateral structural integrity without the support. Once it is on the rod it is again supported and you should have no issues
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you can try one of the wipe on polyurethanes..satin or gloss depending on the blank finish. just enough to wipe on and it may take care of the scratches..it is worth a try. I have done this in similar situations
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Lance, I know all of you will have a great time. I hate i can't make it. My daughter is competing in regionals this weekend otherwise i was thinking of coming down. I have been craving some crawfish and boudin
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the danish oil will add protection. I know some bow makers that only use danish oil and nothing else. it is easy to apply and reapply if necessary. i use it on corks and woods where i want to bring out the grain without darkening the piece. it will a little but not much
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diamondite was a great product when it first came out. the formula was then changed and it was no longer clear. it looks like it has flatteners in it and throughout not just on the surface.
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a good urethane will be good. use something rated for outdoor or marine use. a spar will darken over time, but be a good protection and can be reapplied if necessary
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You can use an oil wash. danish oil will bring out the grain without any buildup. You can use other darker oils if you want a darker appearance( teak oil, tru oil, etc) I like the danish due to what i stated before.
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With that size reel and using braid you could go with a 16M guide for a butt guide then transition to your runners. the 20M may or may not work better, but try the 16. I bet it will work great for that blank and setup.
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different woods require different finishes just like Randolph advised. Urethanes,ca, cablo, oils, etc all have their place. It also depends on the look and durability you are looking for. My experience with rod epoxy is that it is not near as tough as wood finishes. It also can blush depending on the oil content in the wood as well as scratching with little use. I know some use it and like it
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the turks head is done separately. It will lock down pretty good, though this step takes the most time. I get my turks heads tight and where i want them. I then coat them with permagloss or lumiseal. I have yet to have one move. It also protects the cord. Mudhole sells a turks head jig designed by steven patterson. It works very well and you can tie turks head in short order with it.
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