I believe that I am going to try and build one as a combo by using a Microwave guide and see just how functional it will be, at least its worth a try, and with a removeable fighting butt should be fairly functional, just have to make sure the fly reel seat will accept the spinning reel.
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Calstar 196. 7, I have several, and have even caught 30# + Albacore and Yellowtail on them. One has 15#, the other has 20# test
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Biggest drawback on the mini metal lathes, is how are you gonna turn a 12 or 14 " grip on it
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I have the predecessor to the Commander, the turncrafter pro vs, and it is a great lathe, and suits my needs quite well also. Have not found anything related to wood,cork,eva, etc that it will not do an excellent job on. I highly recommend it, also keep in mind that the lathe is just the start. I have more money invested in turning tool than I do in the lathe itself, with mandrels, chucks, tur
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I have been dealing with them for quite awhile, and they are fantastic.
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I also do as Tom does, straighest axis
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Sure can, dont know if this link will work, but I will give it a try Not just for fisheyes, but also fuzzies
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Righ on Lance!
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Actually, just tried it that way yesterday. Tried 3 different methods, boiling, pressure cooker, and vacuum. All results the same, Surface only, and this was with rit dye. Did not rub off with the boiling, and might last for a time with cork seal or some other sealer applied, but literally no penetration.
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I get to the Homepage, then get the same message
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Them guys don't know what they're talkin about, just send it to me, and give you a valued assessment of it. Also do they have any more?
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Just how many times do you fight a fish head on and straight in line, Usually the fish will go from side to side, and I am sure you do not take the time to reposition yourself to make sure you are straight in line with the fish when reeling. I pull from side to side, straight and all different configurations when fighting a fish. This in turn renders the twist of a rod very negligable in my opi
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Why did you not just send it back for a replacement?
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Randy, unhide you email
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You can get that from the sponsor info on the left
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That is really neat and ingenious, great job.
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How come so close to the reel seat with the stripper guide?
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Nothing wrong with incorporating a guide wrap with a ferrule wrap, I do it all the time
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Actually the Batson xsw 76ml would probably fit the bill quite well if you want a 7'6" rod
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I would take a look at the Batson line of blanks
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I can almost assure you that it is not hurt one single bit.
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I've been using them since ICAST last year, and have 4 other builds that I have done that were sold with them, mine works great and I absolutely love it
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"DON'T DO IT"
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What distance are you thinking of casting, the 8 & 8'6" 4 wt are great for short to intermediate casts, but I would go with the 9' 4 or 5 wt for more distance. I am actually partial to lighter wt rods than most people also, so for me it would be the 9' in a 3 or 4 wt
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Almost all of the lathes are built in the same factory overseas, just marketed with a different name. My PSI Turncrafter Pro, looks just like the Harbor freight ,excelsior, and some other brands Just make sure you get one with a longe enough distance between centers or get the extension. Mine is 14" between centers and does everything I need it to do. It does not take a whole lot of power t
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GCB70M GB 7'0" 1 10-17lb 1/4-3/4oz 0.640 .080/6.55 Mod-Fast 3.37 oz Small crankbaits and topwaters,1/4oz spinnerbaits GCB70MH GB 7'0" 1 12-20lb 3/8-1oz 0.658 .083/6.5 Mod-Fast 3.94 oz Large crankbaits & topwaters, 3/8&1/2oz spinnerbaits GCB710MH GB 7'10" 1 12-25lb 3/8-1 1/4oz 0.660 .076/6.5 Mod-Fast 4.25 oz Large deep diving crankbaits These ar Batson glass crankbait s
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I am going to have the second the Batson blanks.
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Both of mine are Batson's, one is a RX8 XSB802.75, the other is an RX7 ISJ 782, and they both work quite well.
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The Fire red would be the closest to what you want. If you want it to stay looking like it is on the spool then use CP on it or it will turn darker. Otherwise get it in the Color fast version.
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I use a 5, 4, and 3's the rest of the way out
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