Hello Daryl John is right "no dumb questions". Here is an article from the library listed up top. Hope that helps. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello Pawel. Pawel asked: "so what do you feel when jig free falls and touch the bottom? No pulling, no resisting, no vibration - yet you feel it. What kind of resistance Tom? Water resisting the line during fall?" When an object is moving it is making some type of vibration, and when it stops moving you will feel the vibrations stop especially if the line it is attached to is
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Hello All. Here is the main "Sensitivity articles. Vol/Issue...............Name...................................Author..................................Page.... 10/1 Sensitivity (What is it? What makes one rod more sensitive than another?). By Emory Harry. 28 25/5 Sensitivity- A Practical Test By Tom Kirkman. 24 23/1 Sensityvity… By Tom Kirkman. 18 Good Luck. Tight
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Hi guy's. The only thing that limits what you can do on a rod is your imagination. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello El. Here are some "Boxes" some are for heat others are for dust, but they should all work, two of these are made by Mark Talmo and he may have all the plans on his, you can always ask. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello Fon. With longer rods the kit may not have enough running guides, so check, I keep extra runners of each type that I use so if I get a long rod, I will have extras if I need them. (They sell extra runners by each). Good Day. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello Glenn. Given those choices I would go with smaller & ream, I don't like to use tape unless I have no other choices, like arbors and such. Good Day. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello El. I used a G. Loomis C723, the seat is a Fuji SFLS-6. The blank was painted white 8 inches from the butt for 6 inches, then two coats of wrapping epoxy mixed with gold Testors pigment once dried I covered that with epoxy mixed with red Testors pigment and marbled with CRB Marbling Pigments in blue & yellow let dry I then wrapped the seat on with Gudebrod white-002 size "A&q
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High Ernie. Here is what I Have, hope it helps. GUDEBROD P/N: Size: Yards: Type Thread QTY. Comments 1 A 100 NYLON 7 BLACK 1 D 100 NYLON 6 BLACK 1 E 100 NYLON 3 BLACK / 3 MISSING SOME 2 A 450 NYLON 5 WHITE 2 A 100 NYLON 2 WHITE 2 D 100 NYLON 6 WHITE / 1 MOSTLY FULL 2 A 950 NCP 1 WHITE NCP 2 D 950 NCP 5 WHITE NCP 2 A 100 NCP 3 WHITE NCP 2 D 100 NCP 3 WHITE NCP 2 D 450 NYLON
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Hello All. here is a change Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello All. Here is where to find the "Wands". Vol/Issue-------Name--------------------------------------Author-------------Page. 24/1 Magic Wands #10-The Drop Shot Rod By Rich Forhan. 12 24/2 Magic Wands #11-The Swimbait Rod By Rich Forhan. 10 24/2 Magic Wands #12-The Skippin' Rod By Rich Forhan. 12 23/3 Magic Wands #1-The Flip/Pitch Rod By: Rich Forhan. 22 23/3 M
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Hello Tony. The link for RodMaker is to the left in the sponsors list, and yes Tom and his crew update articles if they are needed, but most do not usually need an update. Tom has a lot (v2 thru v9 & v10 thru v12) on CD's or you can buy the back issues that he has, but most of the oldest are out of print. I have a copy of all the CD's and a copy of all the issues that are available t
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Hello El. I have listed these RodMaker magazine articles for reference to anyone who wants to know a little more about rod building and acrylics. Vol / Issue-----------Name------------Author---------------------------Page 10/3 Acrilics; Notes on Casting/Insert Resins. By Joe Emig. 36 23/5 Acrylic And Composite Wood Grips By Walter Reyberg. 24 13/6 Acrylic Handles, They Are Crystal
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The Batson's are good people!
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Hello Jef. Maybe one of these? Good Luck. Vol / Issue --------------------Name--------------------------Author-------------------------- Page 9/4 Wood Assemblies, Multi-Species (For Seat Inserts But Could Be Used For Handles). 24 22/1 Wood Bath, Resinous. By Curtis Goodwin. 12 12/2 Wood Finish That’s Perfect. 22 25/2 Wood Plug Grips Make Your Own By Bill Ballou 20 12/5 Wo
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Hello Randy. Here is an article on repair. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello All. Kevin you are right, I double checked my numbers at both ends: Matt is right on the name and price of 1,280,000 Yen my conversion was dropped, I re-entered it and it came out to $9,365.76 United States Dollars (sorry about that). It was just a drop of 3 zero's. Thanks Again. P.S. 1 JPY = 0.007317 USD Dec 08, 2022 21:19 UTC Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello All. I just watched the video on the Naked rod and it sells for 1,290,000 yen = $937.00 USD. Now I might be seeing a different add than you are, but this sounds more likely, that you didn't notice the price is listed in Yen. If I'm wrong give me a link to it. Thank You. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello All Here is a list of articles in RodMaker magazine about ergonomics you may be interested in. Vol/Issue-------------------Name--------------------------------------Author-----------------Page 19/4 Ergonomics Part 1, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Diameter. By Tom Kirkman. 24 19/5 Ergonomics Part 2, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Shape By Tom Kirkman. 24 19/6 Ergonomics Part 3, Pommels and Tapers.
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Hi El. Click on RodMaker Magazine from the list on the left. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello All. Here are 2 articles on guides. Vol/Issue----------Name--------------------------------Author------------------------Page. 8/3 Guide Weight And Rod Performance. By Emory Harry. 22 14/6 Guide Evolution Design and Properties Past & Present. By C. Boyd Pfeiffer. 30 Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello Peter & Steve. Here is a list of articles in RodMaker magazine about ergonomics you may be interested in. Vol/Issue-------------------Name--------------------------------------Author-----------------Page 19/4 Ergonomics Part 1, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Diameter. By Tom Kirkman. 24 19/5 Ergonomics Part 2, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Shape By Tom Kirkman. 24 19/6 Ergonomics Part
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Hello Al & Michael. Why don't you just tape it, epoxy it and then remove the tape? Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Double post.
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Hi Michael. No problem, you had it right. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello All. Michael has it right, you dont want to leave soap in the scotch brite scratches, wash first then scotch brite, then wipe or blow. Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.
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Hello All. Here is my quicky check, don't know about pt. 5 & 6 (My keyboard is not working right) 19/4 Ergonomics Part 1, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Diameter. By Tom Kirkman. 24 19/5 Ergonomics Part 2, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Shape By Tom Kirkman. 24 19/6 Ergonomics Part 3, Pommels and Tapers. By Tom Kirkman. 22 20/1 Ergonomics Part 4, Surface Texture. By Tom Kirkman. 14 23
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Hello Brandon. Here is how to find a pic: Info@RodGeeks.com Find "Search" type in "colors" hit enter and you will find several pics of Metallic blue finish. Tight Wraps & Lighter Lines.
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Hello All. In case you are interested. Volume/Issue Name Author Page 17/5 Blank Finishes Past & Present: How Fishing Rods Are Finished. By C. Boyd Pfeiffer. 10 16/4 Blank Mask Painting. By Nuno Paulino. 22 23/2 Blank Painting Technique By Nuno Paulino. 14 19/4 Painting Techniques & Effects, More on the Spray Max 2K.
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Hello All. My Favorite would be Mahi-Mahi MAKE: Shikari. MODEL: FS764X W/Butt Removed. LINE: 12-25# LURE: 1/4-1oz. ACTION: Medium POWER: N/L. LENGTH/WEIGHT: 6'7" / N/L. BUTT DIA: 0.460 TIP DIA: 6.5 CENTS: ERN: AA: GUIDES: FUJI TYSG-4.5J. TYSG-8J. TYSG-10J. TYSG-12J. TIP TOP: FUJI TFST6-6.0 REEL SEAT: FUJI DNPSM-18 ($5.19) W
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