The strongest bond is the thinnest layer of epoxy. Most epoxy's were not designed to be used as a "filler"
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Yes but Gary Loomis is producing new blank for the industry, just under the name of North Fork Composites.
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LOL LOL LOL
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That is exactly what I expeerience an the rods I have built for tournament anglers. I really try not to target them, but still have to do it .
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Since my lathe is variable speed, i generally turn between 1000 and 1450, whether it be wood,cork or acrylic
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Last one I built for a customer was on a XSB802.75 RX8, and he absolutely loves it and fishes it heavily in tournaments.
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Where"d you get the blue ones?
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Thanks Alex
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You sure they were the 02's
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Has anyone used any of the Batson BMKLG02 mini guides on a build yet?
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Mb843 is way too heavy of a rod for drop shot or senko fishing in my opinion, and way too heavy of a line wt rating for finisse fishing
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I most generally tailor it to what the customer wants in relationship to the length of the grip that they want whether it be a full or split grip. Have built as short as 7". and as long as 14". I have a prototype blank that I use and position it to what feels best to that particular client.
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I certainly do like building and using them. but a lot is determined on what the client wants, not just my personal preferences.
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I've never had a problem with the ACS seats, and you cannot just go up to a 17 because of the ID . These seats are ID specific to the location on the blank where you want the seat to set. Size 16 Inside Diameter (mm) Length (mm) ACSM-95 9.5 113.0 ACSM-10 10.0 113.0 ACSM-105 10.5 113.0 ACSM-11 11.0 113.0 ACSM-115 11.5 113.0 ACSM-12 12.0 113.0 ACSM-125 12.5 113.0 ACSM-13 13.0 113
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I think I would use the Alps aluminum triangular seats
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You will find that if you use a roller bearing instead of a ball bearing it will clean the edges a lot better and eliminate the majority of the problem
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Although this is an open forum, even though I don't use this particular individual, I don't think this is the place to bash one of the sponsors. The issue should be addressed completely one on one with the person. If the results are not to your liking, then just do not use again, simple as that.
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Thats exactly what I think. Although I have not had any problems without the mixer, have not had any with it either. Almost has to be human error factor.
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I also try to do mine at 2 1/2 to 3 times the diameter.
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I am going to have to disagree on the 8' a 9' will actually help him where his back cast will be higher off the ground/water which is better for a young child just learing the techniques involved.
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Throw it away and get new, definitely cheap insurance
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Just go on to Batson site under the tech side, go to recipies for a 805-4 and it will give you a rough idea of sizes and components to use
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When I used titebond III it did not hold on the eva, so I went to using rod bond on both sides of the eva, and it is pretty solid.
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I recess all by butt ends with a crafty's cutter then usually use a coin, button etc glued into the end recessed appx 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch.. The possibilities and assortments from craft or sewing shops are virtually endless.
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You or the bird ?
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Them seagulls can also put up a helluva fight, but you ought to see what a pelican can do, I speak from personal experience
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To start with, you should never try and "eyeball" a finish mixture. They are designed to be precisely mixed on a 1 to 1 ratio. What you might consider is trying it on just one of the guides on each rod and see what the results are. If it doesn't work, nothing lost, as you would have to strip it anyway. I can't give an exact answer, because I have never had this scenario happen to me a
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My own personal casting rod are right at 13" from the trigger of the seat to the butt, which puts it right at the meaty part of my arm. On my customer builds, I have a mock-up rod with the butt end installed, and setup with a sliding reel seat to to adjust to the customer's preference. You would really be surprised how peoples preferences can differ from one to another.
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I set all mine with the top of the blank
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Just a small bit of humor to add to a very enlightening post that a lot of people have never considered. "Don't they have fish up there, and need custom rods?"
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