Depending on how much weight you need, a tiger wrap or some sort of inlay & finish might be enough or a weighted butt cap.
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yep
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Steve Gardner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No! they are all at the Rod Expo in North > Carolina. North Carolina doesn't have anything a Georgia boy needs.
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Yep
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I usually start with a 20 or 16 Minima 4 with a 2500/3000 Shimano Stradic & Sufix 832 braid. I tend to move it around a little to find the sweet spot. If you're using mono or flurocarbon, you'll need something bigger.
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David Gilberg Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'll be flying in Friday around 2:40 PM and will > be showing the Int"l Rod Building Symbol. > > Dave Gotta be careful in NC with flashing gang signs.
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I doubt they'll be there but you never really know. On a side note & it being Super Bowl Sunday, any relation to Drew?
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Paint underneath the wrap with white or silver. Use NCP thread pack it tightly &I use CP. that should give you a nice wrap.
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I'd stick with the P842. The tip is slightly more forgiving (softer) for lighter baits and more power in the butt section.
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Sounds like one of the American Tackle Viper blanks.
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Living in south Georgia, I've dealt with the plaque that are gnats all my life. Thanks for the tips.
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Living in south Georgia, I've dealt with the plaque that are gnats all my life. Thanks for the tips.
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Yes, they are much more sensitive than the original series. I've built quite a few of them and have been very impressed, as have my customers.
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I don't use themm just from a comfort aspect. But, trying is usually the best way to figure it out.
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Anywhere will work,, just not on the top. Try not to overthink it, it's a fishing rod, not a space shuttle.
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OMG
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In your shoes, I'd probably call Todd V. at Mudhole. He probably designed that blank & they have a ton of lamiglass blanks in stock & can walk you right through the component process to get you exactly what you need.
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If a buck here or there is keeping you out of the soup line, you've got bigger problems than foam arbors. Quick, quality, price you can only have 2 pick wisely and live the with results.
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Provided you didn't get into the thread, a second coat will shine it up & look like it never happened.
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I've always used either Am. Tack Nanolite or Fuji Alconite guides and have been happy with them. However, I recently wrapped my first set of Pac Bay Minimas and they look & feel up to the task of my inshore rods.
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Bob McKamey Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jeremy -- For a couple of MHX models that work, > our MHX Swim Bait banks are proven blanks for the > Alabama Rig. According to the weight being used > on the rig, either the SWB956-Blend MHX or the > SWB967-Blend MHX. The Swim Bait blanks are > lighter in weight than the Muskie blanks.
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Dumb idea here but why not contact one the manufacturers and ask them? I'd bet that they have this information and would probably share it with you.
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I had some issues with it so I made the swap to Thread Master and Prokote. I've been very pleased with their performance and don't see myself changing again.
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I don't use any on my inshore saltwater rods.
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I started with Flex Coat High Build and then made the switch to the Lite formula. I read some many good reviews on Thread Master Lite that I gave it shot and was amazed at how much better I liked the results. I still use TM Lite most of the time but have been using ProKote a little lately and might be making another switch. It levels nicely, is clear and has a super pot life. Plus as a "me
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > And we usually don't ask for directions Always > know which way to go --- and get lost LOL I don't get lost, I simply find new ways to get places.
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Ever heard the old saying, "Sometimes, it's the Indian not the arrow"? Try releasing the lure a little quicker, that'll solve your issue.
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I'm confused
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Not to familiar with Abu Garcia as I'm a Shimano guy but yes, low profile bait casters have come a long way. This is strictly from a Shimano reel standpoint but I think most reel companies follow the same line. Generally speaking, you can pack the same amount of line on either style reel, of the same size of course, but have less weight and a better fit if you palm your reels. The breaking syste
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You'll probably get a quicker answer by calling Todd.
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