I am building a xp843-tc and using the 27x system. My reel is 45.52mm .The chocker guide is at 1230mm from face of reel.I tried asize 20 for my butt guide.It is 26 inches from face of reel then a 10 and 6 , size 5s to for the running guides. Should I change the butt guide to a 25.? not as many running guides?They are spaced 4".Guides areBVS3TLG. Thanks for the help.
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Bob I called Lamaglas and spoke with someone about the finish they said thank you and offered to send a new blank.Just didnt convince me that he cared . I could be wrong on that. The finish was speckled for 4 inches down from the tip and the color faded from copper to a greenish copper color.This was the second one in the Excel series that the finish wasnt right.The first onehad 4 or 5 bliste
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Has anyone used the Excel bass blanks? I have on several occasions used them and everytime I have to send them back.The finsh has bubbles in it and the finish is speckled. I have contacted Lamiglas and they replace it. My suppler had 5 of the blanks and all of them had defects in the finish.Has anyone else had this problem? Am I being to picky? For what they cost they should be perfect.
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Bob Thanks for the help.I am in Hillsborough NC. I am going to see what Fishsticks has.I am leaning towards a Batson. I wish I could get a Renzetti but to much for me. Brett
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Looking to get a power wrapper.What is the best one to get?
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I want to build a 7' to 8' lite surf rod tha will cast up to 1.5 oz lure.Any suggestions on what blank to use. I am new to rod building and can use any tips I can get Thank you for all your help.
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