Bimini in the braid. Uni to uni to connect braid to flouro. Make flouro whatever length is desired.
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SJ72/4-8. Bushido by American Tackle. Great blank for the light stuff.
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Love my 270 from K-sun
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I've used size D metallic on saltwater rods. What Tim said about burnishing!!
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I've used size D metallic on saltwater rods. What Tim said about burnishing!!
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I bought a 270 from you there. First thing I did when I got home was install the software and start playing. I couldn't be happier! Wish I had bought one last year.
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The boomerang device was the coolest thing there!
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I add glitter all the time. Just a pinch though, to much and it's gaudy!!
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Guides are great in the salt!
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I'm a saltwater guy. Specialize in speckled trout and redfish. They are pretty similar to bass fishing in techniques used to catch them. Lots of casts, different lures, etc. The rods we use for those can be used by bass people as well. American Tackle - MB73 10/20!
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AWESOME!!! Glad o hear that! I love those grips.
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Definitely cast smoother! Using the recommended set up for the first two guides is imperative. AmTack has put a lot of time and effort into developing the system and it works well. The Microwaves also get a lot of looks which can lead to more business.
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I started building rods, because I built the boat I fish on, and make my own lures. I figured it would be cool to say I caught a fish on a boat I built, on a rod I built, with a lure that I made. That was nine years ago, and I liked the rod building so much I kept at it. It's almost therapeutic at times!!
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IF it's possible, go to the ICRBE and touch them all. I was fortunate enough to get to attend the ICRBE a few years ago and I touched and flexed many many blanks. The ones I liked, I wrote the numbers down. Batson, American Tackle, Seeker, Phenix, NFC, St. Croix, Mudhole, Hydra and I'm sure I left some out were all there. ICRBE is great for blank learning if one is able to attend.
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As far as grip lengths go, it's up to you! Put the reel seat on the rod and move it up and down the blank until you're happy with the butt length then mark it. For me, most of my bigger spinning rods have a butt length of 11 and 1/4 inches. But that's me. You may like it longer or shorter. The thing about custom is you can adjust it to the angler. As far as guide placement I think a "ge
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mb 843 from batson or the 782.
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Slack in the line when the angler first starts to reel will cause knots as well. I got a buddy that we knick named "wind knot" for just that reason. He'd make a cast and and get slack in his line and just start cranking. Loose line under tight line will tangle every time.
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Great group!! I worked with a group of vets at Ft. Eustis in Va, through this organization a few years ago and it was an incredible experience. These guys and gals are truly amazing and great heroes. Like you, I was honored to share the craft of rod building to such incredible individuals!
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Shimano Stradic 3000
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Try one of these. Baston products XSB80275, XSB8225 or the XSB842.
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Thank you Schneider's Rod Shop!!! Good talking with y'all on the phone.
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Thanks for the responses. It is an aqua marine that is more greenish than blue. I tried the pro wrap 9410 and it is more blue than green. Also tried the 9540 and it is a bit more green than the 9252 from Gudebrod. I hope someone has or will start making that color again, alot of folks like it.
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Anyone have any Gudebrod 9252 size A they would be willing to sell? Doesn't have to be gudebrod just the same color.
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Thanks
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Anyone know what pro wrap metallic thread matches a Penn international? I can't distinguish the colors on the Mudhole website. Or if some knows another brand that matches Penn Gold that would be good as well. Thanks, Craig
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You have to go with Mike's recommendation. After all he pretty much wrote the book on foam core.
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Nice edit of the original question, Jay. The original question had to do with how some folks can price rods for lower than others can get parts for? The original question then asked is there a basic pricing element? Nothing more nothing less. I appreciate all the responses. I did email you and asked a question, you never replied back. And I wouldn't worry about Tom, I'm sure all the hits t
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Jay Lancaster Wrote: > > Hopefully all this discussion doesn't confuse the > OP too much. Nope. I'm good. Jay, you'll have to up your game tremendously if you're goal is to confuse me. However, I thought this board was about helping, so I'm not sure why you would want to confuse anyone. Seems rather hypocritical of you. Ya'll keep it coming, it's not often a post goes
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Thanks Jay, I can always us more luck.
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Jay - just seeing if you paying attention. Your statement seemed a bit harsh since you know nothing about me. I like folks that ASSume I don't know anything. It makes it easier to sneak up on them and surpass them with better skills and knowledge. If you have a shop I'd like to see it sometime, I usually hit MHC twice a year and Harker's isn't that far away. Could be an easy side trip for me
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