Thanks Kerry.......This was a kick in the pants. Have built since 07........first time this happened. Probably blame on age.....73 this April but still feel like a kid. This rod is an addition to my collection.....walleye at Findlay Lake, Ont. this July.
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Voodoo Rods, Thank you for your informative response!! Never to old to make mistakes or receieve some great tips and advice! Appreciate your time to respond. John Kraft
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Thanks for your words Jay. Was already cut out, just wanted to confirm what I thought. The Best
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After the first application of epoxy {thread master lite} I have dark bleed through areas at each foot of hook keeper. Two coats of undiluted CP Theadmaster prior. I have only sealed the threads above the forgrip, no guides. This has never occured before in 15 years of builds. There is a recent thread above that indicates this maybe caused by CP. The blank is a painted SV 5 from Rod Geeks.
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Daryl Ferguson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's quite possible the real Mudhole doesn't know > anything about them. Perhaps you could let them > know? Already Have
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Did some digging. Site has been up 4 months. Country of origin is sketchy. Owners are hidden. The authentic Mudhole has to be concerned and somewhat @#$%&.
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Michael Ward Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Confucius say - “If something looks too good to > be true, it probably is” > > > Your money will soon be parted from you using that > sight with much disappointment Yep...Never clicked on it.
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After finding Minima match guides out of Mudhole stock I began searching for them via the internet rod building sites. This "Mudholez" site eventually appeared. They present a very close parallel to the legit Mudhole. Whats the deal here? Anyone know? John1
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I have gotten some great tips here! Thanks,John
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Bill, I have no shifting or problems on cutting in the jig. I wrap about 2 times with 1/4" masking tape on the ring before it even goes in the jig. This helps keep ring from shifting as each saw cut..in my case 8...goes through. My problem is when gluing the ring keeping each of the 16 pieces from rotating bit. As I rotate the completed glued rings each shade will stair step for the effect.
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I am alternately gluing a rotation of 4 shades of cork that are cut into 1/16" sections. I am looking for some tips when I zip tie ring to keep each small section "square" in pie ring. Have glued these up before and used individually however i am building an Indian Blanket style handle and when I stack the 3 I have completed they don't line up perfectly. 16 pieces are difficu
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Heading back home to Northern Illinois this morning after great weekend. Lighting worked mainly because I wasn't wrapping guides:-)
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I live in same area as Bob and have not received mine either. Mail comes around noon..........today Fingers crossed
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Do these time estimates include slicing,glueing and shaping a cork handle. drilling out the cork. setting up reel seat and final fitting ? I bet I had 20 hours on my last rod which was a 2 pc. salmon rod. this was probably my 20th build. I guess I'm slow but I enjoy every second! Will be at show with my brothers.
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My brothers and I bring our travel rod case ( empty) . Bring all our blanks back home with us. We fly back to midway in chicago. Yes it costs as baggage but that's what we like to do.
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Yea reading about how nice it is from home doesnt cut it! I hope Im there next year too. Have a blast!
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Thanks for the tips!! Starting on guides this week. Will keep you in loop. John
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I am starting a rod on a Phenix MirageMF711 UL. Still working on handle and reel seat,but am concerned when I start wrapping guides. Blank has spiral raised ridges. How do you deal with packing tight wraps on this finish. I dont think I should sand down a blank finish meant to be what it is now. Thanks for any tips.
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I just purchased a Phenix Mirage MF-711-1 blank for a new build. Got from Mudhole and talked to them after I received it. Blank has rough finish which I'm being told is part of blanks specs. Love action, and will build rod......Has anyone built from a Mirage blank,do you like finish, what does completed rod pair with finish. I am also told not to sand it...probably defeats purpose of design I sup
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Thanks Barry!
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OK...Need to buy rainshadow shirt Bill Batson has on. Vol.15 #2 page 27. Have goggled and searched with no results! My brothers and I missed show. Mag, does nice job of letting as "into loop" Thanks...For your efforts Tom
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We bring an empty adjustable fiberglas travel rod case that we use for all air travel fishing trips. My two brothers and I usually bring a dozen blanks back.
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I thought it was from Swampland. I called them and he said # was not one of his. He said mayby Fishstiks,but they dont seem to match. I also checked with Mudhole. I paid cash, only resouce I have is hand written lable with # I spoke of.
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Help! Bought many blanks at last 2 shows,however I am having a hard time identifying a blank I bought at show in 2010. Blank is 6'6" light action, deep blue , white lable with hand written #G-P8B. Would love to get a blank of this color and action. Do you guys know where this came from? John
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Thanks for all the input! Its got me on the right track. Also I do know how to spell "blank". You guys are great! John
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Going down to Venice,La. in early fall . Fishing primarly for Redfish and trout. Being mostly a fresh water guy I am not familiar with a couple of things I researched. Want to build a Casting rod befor I go. I was told we should spool up with 30# braid, cast 1/4 to 3/8 oz. jigs. Also what I've read said medium to light rods. Is medium and light in fresh water same as in salt water? Would reall
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OK Thanks Tom, I probably need more experience before I try a grip. Would love to get a copy of article though.
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Phil, help with applying bark accent on rod. have thin bark peels from back yard tree. I dont know where to start
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Still looking for help with birch bark,I see there must have been great article in Vol9 # 2 on birch handles,but its sold out.Any ideas on where to look. Thanks
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Gabe, Have traveled with my bros. to Northern Canada many times. We all have 7' casting and spinning rods one pc. We insure our rods and check with baggage in quality rod case also have check in agent mark fragile......never hade an issue... dont know fees for checked baggage
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