Anglers workshop has 1 and 2 piece blanks. (anglers im6 spinning blanks) burgundy in color. also tag sez handcrafted in the u.s.a.
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Tried to link this. No luck. But if you get time google komu under news tab go to Sarahs stories. I think this is pretty special. ricky
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you should be able to adjust them after they are wrapped to get them lined up.
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dont know were you ordered from.,but anglers workshop list that seat on there site
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3 votes for the baston spg601 &701
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I did a pink blank for my daughter in law using the american tackle HHRLA A frame spinning guides.I did a threadless guide but they would look good with a pink thread wrap
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Maryann i do not have near the time in that most of the guys and girls on this forum do. But my guess is just what you said in your first post and you are just over thinking the problem, that probably is not even a problem. any way you could post a pic. of what you think is wrong? ricky
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Maryann if you dont have it Toms book (rod building guide) does a very good job of telling and showing how.
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this was my first large blank with eva. the one thing that did happened was that when the rear grip was in place the teton for the reelseat did expaned some and had to be turner down a little. maybe should have reamed it a little more. this was a different game than the light and ultra lite rods i have been using eva grips on. (always something to learn) ricky
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thanks roger, the reason i ask is the last rod i built had a .618 butt and split grip was .450 hard eva. i did ream it some and worked fine. you are right running the bit like you say would be dangerous especialy on a small fighting butt. thanks ricky
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more of a ? than a reply. would the reverse pilot bits work on eva?
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they are also better when used on rods built for kids.
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I am in no way a expert on dec wraps but on the ones i have done i have found that using a lite build finish on the first coat helps with the bubble problem.
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On most all my panfish rods i will just use a cork tennesse handle. Light and easy to do.
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this may be an apples and oranges ? How does this compare to gudebrod 1 part finish?
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once again thanx to all. i do hope to be at high point (someday) just not this year.
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can anyone recomend a blank like this. 15-30lb line,heavy to xheavy med fast to fast.1/2 -2oz lure. any help would be appreciated thanx much ricky after uncrssing my eyes and help from Bob at mudhole (he found it) lamiglas xl 956 thanx ricky
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thanx ricky
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would someone tell me what issue of rod maker the split grip article is in. i would like to read it thanx ricky
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my bad sorry to cause a problem that was do to me not paying attintion. ps realy like this forum and have learned a lot from it. also i did subscribe to rod maker mag. thanx mr. kirkman.
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i dont want to sound like i am complaining just wondering.
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right url just tells me i have to be registered to view
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have not been able to get into photo pages for a couple days. just wondering why
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thanks for the feed back. when i did this i figured the reel end of the rod would be the place to try it. thanks again
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thanks for the feed back. when i did this i figured the reel end of the rod would be the place to try it. thanks again
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thanks for the feed back. when i did this i figured the reel end of the rod would be the place to try it. thanks again
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this spring i tried something on a casting rod break (break was between first and second guide from reelseat) i sleaved inside then instead of sleaving outside i applied a coat of flexcoat epoxy (slow cure) then wrapped and finished. after fishing rod sevral times it is staying together and fishes well. ? has anyone else tried this or am i just lucky so far?
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thank you Grant
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thnx ricky
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if you dont mind wearing a cap you you can use what is called a flip focal. it for tying flys on small tippets
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