I broke a spinning rod right in front of the first running guide behind tip top, when I wrap over the splice can I wrap up to the guide change color then go back to other color after guide is wraped will this be sound enough. Next time I'll watch where I put the cutting board in the back of the truck. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Check out American Tackle 6'6" 2 piece 3 wt. fly blanks matrix line I think there around 35$ also Batson Rainshadow RX6 fly blank they make very nice ultra lites sponsors to the left have both just 6 inches I think you'll like them. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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I vote for tru-oil it brings out the wood grain and color nicely. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Those of you with websites can you give me any suggestions for a web site builder that is simple to use and preferably free. My present web person just does'nt get things done quick enough if at all. I have to learn to do this myself. Thanks Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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I cast the same weights with my 2 weight spinning rod as I do with my ultra light. I made my 6'6" matrix 7'6" and I absolutely love it. I have even landed a 9 pound cat fish on one. The tip is flexible but there is pretty good back bone. Very fun rod for trout and bluegill and crappie. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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You can never to many rods around, never know when one might break, but sometimes one wife seems like to many,plus all of her shoes. Mike
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I'll probally have to buy a B&M, but just hate to buy premade rods anymore. 8 or 10 footers just don't reach far enough sometimes and a longer pole is the only way to reach some fish. I would'nt use a pole like that all day but they can come in handy. Thanks guys Mike
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Looking for 16- 20 ft blank for crappie dipping into brush log jams etc. from boat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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I know there is no standard, just want to know about what they consider flor grade. Is it worth the price? I can't go and pick it out my self. Thanks Mike
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Hi all, has anybody bought the flor grade cork ring from Anglers Workshop and what did you think of it. Thanks Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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What size thread will this be available in. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Get a 6'6" and add a extension. Easy to do. Mike
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I just lay them out with perma gloss as learned from Terry Henson. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Hi James for a five year check out Mudholes custom builder blanks. Mike
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I would like to know what everybody likes to use to pack thier thread I need a better tool and have to do a better job of packing. Also when I am packing wraps they sometimes slide off the end of the guide foot especially on the tip section of the rod. Thanks Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Ordered one today thanks for the input. Mike
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Thanks Mike
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Has anyboby here used the Anglers Roost fly reels and how did it perform? Thanks Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Not all that much different wrap guides the same glue and fit up the same you can even do a shorter rod parts are the only major difference.I started with fly rods and now do casting and spinning also. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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She gave this to you. You are one lucky man. Mike
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Never tried it, probaly wouldn't soak in very far, I might have to give that a try hmmmm. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Cork will be to hard and dense to cut that way a fine tooth saw will work. Mike
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Hi Mike Since your going to Mudhole they can show you different set ups in different price ranges. I made my own wrapper stand real cheap and my dryer. Mudhole will be a great help choosing everything you need. Wish I could buy everything like that. I did spend the money on a good mini lathe (Jet) get a lathe with electric variable speed will quicker also get a good adjustable wood turning chuck
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Hi Jerry I also just experienced the same thing I bought 4 brands of color preserves and tried on a test piece and U-40 Color Lock worked the best with 2 coats on the rod I added a third just to be sure and it came out great. Good luck Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Amen!
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Who knows what kind of burl cork Kistler uses on thier rods it looks more coarse and darker than others I've seen. Thanks Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Hi Kirk That exactly why I like to give my self plenty of time for a build short deadlines are a recipe for disaster. Hope the rod turns out great, post some pics. Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Wish I couild write like that, looks great Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Hi Curtis On a 6 1/2 ft. rod I used 8+ tip top I think you will really like your selection for ultra lite . What blank are you using? Have fun Mike Mikes Custom Fly Rods
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Hi Victor Mike here, for future reference what would you charge to camo a rod blank? Mike Mike Custom Fly Rods
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