Can you share the new name for these seats? I couldn't locate the seats in a quick review of AW's website Thanks Rick
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Cannons make noise - that could be a problem in some locations My guess is that the accompanying rod and reel would need to be pretty stout to handle the shock of the propeled bait. And you'd certainly need to hold on tight to prevent your rod from disappearing over the horizon!
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You are definitely having fun with this! Soon we'll have a new website - Wrapperbuilding.org! Thanks for sharing, Rick
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All, I was unable to attend and would greatly appreciate subjective/ objective feedback about newer lines/ designs of graphite rod blanks shown/ flexed. Lamiglas, Hydra, Phoenix, Fjui, etc. Thanks for any info, Rick
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Permagloss is pretty watery (non-viscous). Use a brush - cheap should be fine as long as the brush hairs remain in place!
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Thank you - that is a generous offer that would help us better assess these blanks. I cannot claim to be well enough versed to do those measurements, either. For consideration by rhe Forum - is there interest in performing and sharing these measurements? Would we go to Aiken, SC or "borrow" blanks via shipping and return them once measured?
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Will these blanks have Common Cents measurements?
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I have built over 40 rods using only PG and have been quite happy with the results. They only issue is that you will have to apply more than one coat.
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Light braid typically allows you to use small rings - 16 should be adequate for 5 lb braid. Test it out!
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Ron, I cannot give you the spacing as I have no experience with this blank. Even if I did, I'd advise you to go to the Library (above) and follow the directions in "Static Guide Placement". Every rod blank is a little different - if you are going to invest the time to build a custom rod, I think you will be happy that you took the time to customize your guide spacing. Bst wishes,
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Get yours at Amazon starting at $1.25 with $3.99 shipping
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The PHenix Elixir series is more likely to provide you with a relatively fast action spinning rod than a fly rod. North Fork offers some rods that you could extend beyond 7 feet.
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Those are elegantly simple - and likely to be ergonomic.
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Are de-sinning skills readily acquired? :)
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Sexyloops apeears to be a good site, but its focus is fly rods.
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It looks like the CCS Data is no longer posted - you may have been able to get comparative data from there, assuming you could find rods that had bee n measured amongst your friends
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I'd guess that Phil might advise that you saturate a lint-free cotton cloth and quickly swipe it down the blank from tip to butt. Immediately rotate the blank 180 degrees and do it again. Let stand for about 20 to 25 minutes and repeat.
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Sorry Tom and Maryann - I did mean the choke guide (the guide nearest the reel)
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I gradually got away from specific reel sizes when buidling a rod, simply because I did not expect to use only one reel on a given rod. I typically fish with size 1500 to 2500 reels. 27X a "typical" diameter is around 48 inches. While there may be an ideal guide size and ideal placement, I do not think you will serve the customer poorly by spacing the stripper guide at 45 to 48 inche
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Billy Vivona Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don't use the SK2 because a size 20 NPS cut > short with a KDPS downlocking is by far the most > comfy seat for me. These dinky size 16 seats make > my hands cramp up. Tell the people at Fuji tha > tAmericans dont' have tiny hands like they do and > to start making bigger sized seats! lol
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Firestarter, knife, water purification tablets, paracord, extra hooks - these are all replacable items, pretty heavy as compared to a typical fishing rod. Fitting those inside a hollow handle mgiht prove diffcult - find out the "size" of these items from your customer. He may have something specific in mind that precludes a hollow handle solution - then the case remains the only option.
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Doulbe uni knots are the best way to attach a leader, but I have not yet found a need to use a leader.
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The N95 dust mask should go a long way to reducing your risk. This link may help with your research
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is one source
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X2 on the Plano type boxes Plano 1354 Molding 4-BY Rack System holds a considerable amount of smaller items with different shapes
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Or the PermaGloss may be starting to catalyze. Is your PG like water in consistency, or is it more like a gel?
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I have been happy with the Phenix Elixir series.
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Forhan locking wraps can be used with the Fuji KL guides. The resulting locking wrap is wide and somewhat open at the top but still seems better than no locking wrap.
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Where do you get HM X blanks? Are these the Fenwick brand?
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re: MHS 6'6" 3/16-5/8oz 319 cents 77 What type of fishing do you do with that rod? It seems extra extra fast!
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