I do have to say a huge thanks to Tom Kirkman, without oyur book I would have never tried this.
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This is the first rod I have ever build. The Blank is a lamiglas XSA 108 2h, I am building it for my 8 yr old son. I have never tried to do anything like this before, but can tell that I am already hooked.
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Francis this gathering is in Salisbury NC. I have an extra foot control somewhere Ill try to find it. If your local and want to come just click the link I posted in the first post for the address and details. you can also reach me at 704-798-0386
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Tomorrow I will be hosting the NC NERBs gathering, AS of now we have 16 signed up to attend. Here is the link to the original post: and to those of you that facebook:
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I will be hosting a NC NERBs rod building Gathering On sunday March 18th in Salisbury NC. The gathering is scheduled from 11-6pm. I will be providing lunch for everyone and will also be taking orders for any of the NERBs products offered by Billy Vivona. The cost of the gathering will be $20 per person. I will be covering basic closed wraps, eva grip construction, guide layout and pretty well any
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Gabe Nakash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Now, only if they had this in a blue finish... I have a blue finish one... do wish they still offered a blue also though
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Russell, In tournament casting settings I topped out at 670 something feet. I have had some casts longer than that but they wasnt official. In the world of most fisherman I am an above average caster, in the world of distance casting I am average to slightly over average at best. I use 17lb sufix tritanium on an 8n bait rod with a 50lb shock leader. As far as casting styles go, in slow out fast
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John Martines Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Having had to rate and still am rating surf blanks > for casting weight I do it the "tried and true" > method. I test cast with weights in 1/2 oz > incriments and see how little it will cast and how > much until it "goes soft" ! Say I have a blank > that casts on the low sid
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I fish for anything anywhere, but my heart belongs to surf fishing. I throw a lot of 8oz n bait rods, and this got me thinking. When we are using a rod designed to throw 8oz there are more times than not that a big fish cant come close to loading the rod fully, the extra power is for casting. When watching some video of some top surf casters I was really paying attention to how the rod was loade
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IF the permagloss is not gelled it should be fine, same for the color preserver. make sure you use the preserver sparingly that formula is no longer available, well if it is the clear one anyway. Im almost out and looking for more now
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Just a couple of things, the Batson SU series hasnt been made in years. The Batson Line is now made over sea's. And I really cant think of a single guide made here in teh US, but could be wrong. Wish I was of more help than that but its all I have to add right now, look at Lamiglas , St. Croix, or Seeker for US made blanks
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Contact NIck meyers of breakaway. I am fairly sure have their own blanks manufactured for them, but im sure he can help you out
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Fishsticks used to have some custom made batson ones, you can try them if not, send me an email I have a few. they are very nice
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Hey Billy have any in stock?
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I always clamp up my cork grips as the last thing I am doing that day. That way they will stay clamped over night and I will not be tempted to early. I usually turn the next day, but by the time I do its usually been over 12hrs. so far I have never had a cork grip bust while turning, now eva....thats another story and another adheasive
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The XMB944.5 from rainshadow is awesome for that. It is increadibly light and sensitive.
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I dont have any words of wisdom...Im not that smart. I hope you hold on to your stuff and one day find the inspiration you need to get back at it. When I am looking for that spark, I find it in THE NERB and TEH NERB's photo albums. IF you do decided to make a gathering/BBQ fishing trip whatever it may be, I would gladly drive up there to meet you. The best way I can put it is with my son Tyler. H
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Im just up the road from you in Salisbury, I have quite a few guides in stock here as I do built a lot. I have a set of low riders on order just to have you are more than welcome to come by sometime and check out what I have, shoot me an email if you want Chuck getbentcustomrods@yahoo&
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I have built several with those guides, they were originally intended for rods over 12' in length but you can make it work. YOu will find that you dont need as many guides as you have listed with the lowriders. I personally like to switch to the MN's after the 16 as I feel I get a little better layout that way. One thing though a 5000 saltist is huge for that blank, I would use a 4000 size daiw
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mike harris Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have some, sometimes Lance will slip a bottle in > with a shipment. It is pretty good sauce, has a > good flavor not just crazy hot for the sake of > being hot. Pretty good sauce my arse, that stuff is like liquid Crack MMMmmmmmmmm Good
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LMAO! Ken, but isnt it so nice to have something in common with your Lovely wife. I am fortunate enough that my 10yr old son builds and does closed wraps. It is great to have another passion in common with him
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Yep not true at all, I really dont think there is much saltwater stuff at all, being a huge surf fisherman I am excited to have a exhibitor that is mainly a surf blank dealer in hatteras jack.
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Wood is my next challenge in rodbuilding, you guys are on my list for sure.
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Roger, you may have no reason to trim a reel seat but that doesnt speak for everyone. I personally trim all my personal rods reel seats. Since I am a surf angler and use reels without levelwinds I have to lay the line back on my reel. In most cases a size 24 reel seat is way to long for my needs and I wind up with my hand partially on the reelseat while laying the line on the reel. Thus I trim my
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Fred Yarmolowicz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Can at least one of them help with a hangover?? The smell of boiling vinegar will help with that for sure
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Hey Tom, is Backlash tools coming? I thought I saw a post saying they would not be able to attend just checking
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I agree with you, I do feel that they company you purchased from should replace the blank in this situation.
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EVA to EVA use the red can contact cement, make sure you get the liquid not gel it is easier to work with. I have tried both. This is the same Glue Billy Vivona uses on his inlays.
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Maybe a good swift kick in the arse will get him going....I will see if Tyler can handle that for me :)
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I just checked it is working for me
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