Hello Russell I built a Seeker GTS70L for the same jobs and it worked out nice but it is a bit pricey for "Grand Kids" so I would go to my backup Gator: B12-40L, 12-40#, 7' .92 butt, 9 tip,med-fast. live bait rod. It's as tough as they come and cheep (around $25.00). Have Fun with the Grand Kids!!
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Hello Ray I've had three in pvc tube show up from Fed-Ex folded like a toco so I tell everyone shipping to me not to use Fed-EX, USPS has not folded a pvc tube up yet nor has UPS although they(UPS) keep giving my stuff to a neighbor who sometimes tells me he has it but mostly I have to hunt it down if it is sent by UPS with USPS I had 1 sent to me in a triangular cardbord box break into 4 piec
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Hello David I use the parts cabinets you buy from Lowe's it's 80 compartments I put all kinds of stuff; decals, guides, little tie wraps, Testor Paints, ETC ETC... tight wraps!
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Hello All Yes Spencer 12/3 pg 10, it is a travel rod I forgot who did it though.
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Thanks Billy!
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Hello Billy Every time right before putting them on the dryer(where I put the epoxy on) I check them. Keep Em Straight!
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Hello Billy Bob is elsewhere and the Custom Tackle Supply link is not available to me because something is wrong with it (virus?) acording to my uncle sam computer and it won't let me view it. Do you carry the KDPS 20's in stock? (they are not on your web site that I can find). I take it from your silence that you have not made-up your mind about where you plan too hang out at next years I
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Hello Billy Yea I know it hapens to me all the time! Where did you get the KDPS 20's? Mudhole only has 16's and I don't like 16's even though I have kinda short(but wide) hands. Have you figured which hotel you are going to hang in in 2013? I'm thinking I might go with the Embassy Suites. See you later.
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Hello Tom One word "THANKS".
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Hello Capt Beck & Marcello. I never heard of JigNpop before but they sure have some nice looking stuff from 200g to 500g jigers. Learn something new every day! Tight Lines.
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Hello Capt. Beck. Are you refering to the "Bushido" "Warrior rod blanks" by American Tackle? If so they are sold by MudHole and I would guess anyone who sells Amtac stuff. If it's not them I have no idea. (Smart as a conch ya know).
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Hello Tony & Ken Every bit of appreciation one can show to our veterans is a worth while endeavor. Thank you both.
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Hello Ken Thanks for the good times you and your "co-conspiritors" help show the veterans who have "put it out there" for all the people of the USA and the world! Keep up the good work and once again "Thank You".
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Hello All. Ken, Lou Thank you for your assistance. Gotta love this board and these people.
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Hello Fernando. If you have the MudHole 2012 "Product Catalog", on page 5 they show how to determin the spine. Happy wraps tight wraps and a smooth finish.
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Hello Ray Welcome Aboard. Your going to love this board as it is the best place to learn and experience the craft of rod building. Once again welcome aboard and tight wraps.
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Hello Ken Thanks for the heads-up, The bottle I got at the ICRBE is a little thicker than FC high build so I will try the water to thin it. Another question; can you flame it to break bubbles or is that a no-no? Thanks again Ken.
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Hello Tim Congradulations now you've officaly been bit by the rod building bug. Once again Welcome Aboard. Keep em tight.
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Hello All. Colin & Lou, how & with what did you thin the TM1, (I was told not to thin it.) because it was way thick and would'nt release bubbles for me. If you can safely thin it, it would be better. I'm all for a 1 part epoxy or a slower PG (a lot slower) but I tried to put the TM1 on and it was so thick I could not get it on the rod thin enough(without using a thinning agent) f
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Hello Col Thanks for the support you take it easy too.
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Hello Col I got the pictures of that drunken, high and crooked wrap and posted them 1 went to thread art and the other went to member galleries. My first photo post, no good with camera or computer but I gues I will have to learn. Thanks for your comments on the earlier post and take it easy.
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Hello Mark Welcome Aboard and good luck to you on your first build! My first build was on a MudHole bottom blank kit using a Shakespear US 727. I buy a LOT (for a hobbyist of 10yrs.) of stuff from MudHole and always get great service. Keep em straight & tight.
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Hello Col I got some pic's and loaded like 10 but only 2 showed up, I know Crap about computers so I had a bunch of trouble loading them. Keep em straight.
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Hello Col I will TRY to get a picture tonight and TRY to add it tomarrow!
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Hello Jude. Decal Connection on the left if you want someone to make them for you, if not there are many ways, I make mine using a Brother Lable printer others will chime in on this subject. Welcome aboard tight wraps.
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Hello Tim. Joe's advice is good, the RodMaker issue he refers to "Rod Rescue Device." is in volume11 issue 6 pg.10. Welcome aboard, tight wraps.
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Hello Dave. I use either regular alcohol or denatured alcohol.
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Hello ALL. Hi Bill, I dont smoke but the finish was a little bubbly. Hi David, I'll try butt I have yet to get a picture to take(computer illiterate). Hi Matthew, mine was Oxycodone. Hi Col, sorry to hear about your medical problems, and yes never mix meds & alcohol it will throw you for a loop. The wrap will help remind me to have a little patience and wait and not go adding boo
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Hello All(you too Bill) 5 day's ago I had some bad back pains so I took some drugs the doctor gave me, 5 minutes I felt nothing from the drugs(little sticker says "alcohol will increase effect") so I took a bottle of Captain Morgans rum and took a couple of swallows. Ten minutes later the drugs kicked in next thing you know I feel GOOOOODDD and start doing a thread wrap using braid
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Hello Bill. Hear-Hear Truth is said!
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