What size reel are you going to put on it? For my I go with 30's down to 4's fresh water, or 6's for saltwater.
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Get a set of metallic pins, they work good for me.
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If you're going to use mono and a shock leader you will need to move up to 12mm running guides and tip. Built a 1569 used 16s as running guides I have no problem with 17# mono and 50# shock leader. Just built two CCP 13 3to6 & 12'6" 4to8 oz nice rods used 12s as running guides.
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If you're going to use mono and a shock leader you will need to move up to 12mm running guides and tip. Built a 1569 used 16s as running guides I have no problem with 17# mono and 50# shock leader. Just built two CCP 13 3to6 & 12'6" 4to8 oz nice rods used 12s as running guides.
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Check out Century rod there's some videos of Ryan White telling you how they're built. Also. Love the cts blanks, as I said blanks out there for your price range. These guys know there rods and they will act and do as they tell you. So good luck.
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How much weight are you wanting the rod to handle. What appreciation is the rod used for. I just built a CCP 13' 3 to 6 nice light tip 3 to 5 oz is where I want the rod to be fits that very well. Lots of good rods out there only price that keeps me in check. ( Also My Wife ). Have a rod geek I'm building next it's a nice rod as well. you
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After you put the abalone on the rod , I use a flat cord to wrap tight around the abalone, put some heat on it then remove, any marks will disappear with a coat of epoxy. I like to put a few wraps of A thread in front(not on the abalone) the abalone will stay put and yes I find it easier to put one coat if epoxy on, then wrap. Also note that some glue may push out use a toothpick to remove this
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Looks like a Bingham has what I need. Yes the man don't want to put a lot in the rod. I thank you all. I will say this. Roger there is no way I can build that fast.
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Single foot V frame
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Single foot V frame
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I had a rod come into my shop with Fuji hardloy guides. I need a 12mm bright frame spinning guide does anyone have any if these in stock or know where I mite find some? Thanks Chris
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Forrest green and hot pink work very well together
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And you said you never win. Congratulations Bob.
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OK I Just turn the rod around put the tip in and dry the rod that way never had a problem. But I do have a homemade dryer.
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I be here sense 8 it's 3 and ya the only good is time to read the forum. But I don't love the judicial system.
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Great I look forward to the show, thank Tom.
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Called in for jury duty, went by the convention center still alot of construction going on. What are they telling you Tom about access.
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I use clear paper and put a wrap behind then some photos under my name.
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I like the MHX line of spinning blanks for Mt trout good blanks good price.
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I don't want to hijack the post but if you cut it from the bottom will it still slow the action. Just wondering.
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CTS blanks, Rod Geeks, some nice blanks out there Century Blanks and others.
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Don't know if price matters, but for the money I like the MHX S781 rods.
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Thanks Ron that's what I'm looking for. I can give him a price.
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Thanks Ron that's what I'm looking for. I can give him a price.
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I have a guy looking for a 6' fiberglass rod, med action , fast tip,1/4 to 3/4 oz, cheap. Told him I could only sale him custom not cheap, but he wants a price any way. Any ideas where I might find a rod at a good price. Thanks Chris
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CCP Tommy Farmer rods you will like these and the price point is not to bad.
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I have been using minima tops on all my own rods for about three years now with zero problems. Now I put them on most rods I build, none have came back so far.
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Cameron you need to take a look at the MHX P904-2 I think you will like this rod if your fishing for Spanish, blues, trout from the pier or surf. the rod may not look to be heavy enough but it is . I throw up to 1 oz with mine no problem and if your casting from under the pier it my work for 2oz . I like this rod for just what your talking about. Chris Linville
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I have built two, one with dbl foot minima 4 guides and I like the dbl foot guide rod the best.no problem with the action of the rod and it is full length. I love this rod what I would like to know is where did you get the 2 piece blank.
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I have about 20 builds on the MHX S782 and S781 no problems maybe 5 years now.
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