Looking to build two soft-bait rods in the 10# to 30# line range, these are going to be used with braid and the guys use stella reels.He doesn't want graphite as he is hard on it and has snapped a few, so any suggestions would be welcome The Rainshadow RCLB70L looks ok but whatever blank I choose it doesn't need to be a full on casting rod as the fishing will be mostly drifting with a sea ancho
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Any earth color I would think, browns, coopers, golds
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Any chance of saltwater blanks in this material? Cheers
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I use clothes pegs quick and hold fast.. :)
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Thank you, didn't think to look there... Cheers
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Recently I bought a new Pac Bay wrapper, it's great with 1 oz spools but the Madeira are much longer and don't really fit. Is it a case of purchasing the older style thread carriage for the 4 oz or other brands or could I just get the @#$%& thread tensioner & attach to the carriage and has anyone else tried this?
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Thanks Timothy That really makes sense, the closer & higher stripper is logical looking at it that way Cheers
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I notice a lot of saltwater jigging rods with guys having to hold the blank itself when onto a decent fish. Is there any reason why they just don't have longer foregrips?
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Jerry I hope you know how to build jig sticks, my experience with their distributor in New Zealand wasn't what I would call enlightening! They cost between $250 and upwards here ( around $180 US ) So decent money They won't sell the blanks unless you reallllly know how to build them! I was dumbfounded. I think if you know the dynamics & required action you can build anything! Admittedly I
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Yes that is primarily why I want to use it. The range of colours. they also come in groups of shades I believe which is handy. Rod
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Thanks for the info guys I'll email the distributors and see what they have Cheers Rod
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Has anyone had success buying NFC saltwater blanks? I'm in New Zealand and it seems the only ones available at the moment don't have a SW range except for Bingham Enterprises ( although only saltwater bay...too light for me ) 12-30# & up for boating. Unless there is a crossover? We don't do musky fishing here,not even sure what type of fishing this is although seems like its heavier weight
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Very nice wraps Jim, well that is interesting they look really bright and clear I will test without CP also. I use light build finishes on Saltwater rods so there tend to be a few more coats anyway Cheers
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Thanks I guess most water based sealants should work? as long as they are transparent. I have been looking at Art supplies and there are a few Fixatives/sealers to choose from
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Well that is something I can get here Bill, thanks I'll test it out and see how it goes. Got a few old rods floating around
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Thank you Bob Yes I thought as much. Of course I could get some from the retailers in the US but I just bought some products and really don't want to just order CP ( It would need to be a decent order to make it worthwhile to ship) also I'm impatient when it comes to starting a new rod It's my mistake for only ordering NCP Cheers
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Do you have to use CP with Madeira thread, or can you super thin epoxy down and re coat a few times before a full finish? I only ask because I can't get CP here in New Zealand but can get the thread ( crazy but true ) Cheers
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Thanks Keith yes I'll look into that Cheers
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Steve thanks for that, yes I looked at them & yes I can order from them I'm particularly looking at Lamiglas blanks though (and NFC when I can afford it!) + Pacbay - Fuji & Batson - components. I guess if i consolidate a decent order it brings the price down somewhat, I guess the question is how much does it cost to ship say 20 blanks some finish and various components to NZ? Maybe
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I am looking at starting a rod business here in (Auckland) New Zealand ( I have built a few and have the bug ) I can't buy the blanks I want here or for that matter most of the building components also ( which is crazy given the amount of fisho's here! ) a few tackle shops that sell small amounts of rod building supplies etc, but the only blanks are NZ made Kilwell & Composite Developments
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