Looking for large spools of metallic thread 2000 yards or bigger but I am not to interested in ProWrap as It has to much twist in it! So any help would be great guys.
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thanks Kevin that is exactly what I wanted was the metallic thread in 1 oz spools.
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Tristan Batho Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- If you get your Mac to run Windows you need to use Widows 7 Pro 32 Bit only and use the program called Virtual PC it is built into Windows 7 32 Bit but any other Windows like Windows 7 64 Bit and Windows 8 32 Bit or 64 will not work only Windows 7 32 Bit as the others do not have this setting built into them. The co
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Does anyone know where to get FishHawk thread in large spools like 1oz or bigger.
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North Fork makes some blanks out of what they call IM Graphite is this just the old IM6 Graphite but mybe a bit lighter as they do not even say anything about this new IM Grapgite or what it is on there site.
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what is the difference between a Casting Blank and a Spin Casting Blank I would like to turn a 6ft spin casting blank into a casting rod but I cannot find a 6ft standard casting blank other the MHX blank and those are out or will not use then.
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I will be cutting it down from the butt end.
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By cutting down a blank from 6.6 down to 6ft to much of a change I will be cutting it down from the butt end of the nlank.
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What is the benefit to putting epoxy over the under wrap and letting it dry first and then wrapping the guide over it,as I have met others that swear by this.
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I have done this quite a bit and I like to use the Graphite Blank cut offs that I get from Lamiglass,as I live not to far from them or like Russel points out you might consider a caron/texilum tube for the extention part of the rod. You will want the extention to be as tight as possible with no movement or bend to it,but unlike Roger I would use Rod Bond,it does add more waight too it then Epoxy
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I have this friend who thinks that Crome or Gold Guides will spook the fish and I might point out that this guy is a professional Bass Fishermen but I just cannot come to beleave this as I just bet that there are alot of bass fishermen on the Bass circuit that have these type of guides on there poles.
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Thanks for all the info guy's it realy helps alot
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What is the difference between a Rainshadow RX7 Graphite blank and RX6 Graphite blank in terms of performance between the two this will be a Heavy Action Bass rod for the Calif Delta.
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Does Medeira thread fade like others like nylon after being in the weather and sun I would be using Yellow thread
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Mike Lawson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would think it depends on the original length, > power and action of the rod. If a blank is short > and parabolic you probably can't go too far > without it bending down into the spliced area. It > seems like you could get away with more if the > starting place is more like a Hvy/F bass blank.
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When it comes to extending a rod in length how much is to much in lengthening a rod.
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Do your own test but mixing TM in a cup let it dry and then mix ProKote in the same cup on top of the TM and see for yourself mu personal choice is ProKote by a mile over all the rest but thats just my choice. Try it yourself and see.
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I have done my own test on both ProKote and TM and ProKote Wins hands down over TM The test was done simply by mixing the two and letting both dry at room temp and after 6 Months the ProKote that dried in a cup was still water clear but the TM that dried in a mixing cup is more of a milky clear nothing to cheer about. As for the remaining ProKote still in the bottle it is still clear as water and
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Catch 22 isn't it. > > But generally moving the reel seat forward, not > making the rod longer with a cork rear grip > generally only add a small amount of weight > compared to the sometimes necessary weight added > at the butt of the rod.. Sometimes it will weigh > more. > >
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Glenn, > For several years, I balanced rod by adding weight > at the butt of the rod. Yes they were balanced by > having the extra weight. > > But, I did some experimenting with grip lengths > and found that the rod actually fished much better > - even if the rear grip was longer for
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Balancing a rod does not necessarily mean having a rod that sits level when one holds the rod as I will even add weight to the rod to Achieve the correct balance. The first thing you should do is mount the reel loaded with the correct line that you will be using with this rod to fish with,and after you have found the reel that you like simply lay the rod in your hand as in fishing it to see if it
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Balancing a rod does not necessarily mean having a rod that sits level when one holds the rod as I will even add weight to the rod to Achieve the correct balance. The first thing you should do is mount the reel loaded with the correct line that you will be using with this rod to fish with. After you have found the reel that you like simply mount the reel in the rod and lay the rod in your hand as
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Any glitter will work the smaller the better like Micro fine glitter is the best and you can fine it at most craft stores I find that a small amount works best and the colors Pearl green work best.
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The biggest mistake a new rod builder can do is not leaning how to do a Static guide distribution test as this is the most important thing to learn and all new rod builders should learn how to do this before they even build a rod. I see this all the time with the new rod builders as they seem to think that they can just go to the Batson rods web-site and download a rod recipe and use it on there
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That sounds cool I was thinking of getting the Alps for my Custom Power Wrapper and the set screw sound like it will work thanks.
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Some people are saying that the Alps Power Chuck comes lose as in the self centering jaw that grips the rod will loosen after changing direction has anybody had any problems like this.
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Just like Spencer say everyone sees things differently as a rod made by Lamiglas for Flipping my have a slightly different line rating then the flipping rod made by Batson but they will both cover the exact same thing as it all comes down to the Manufacturer but basically the line rating does not come down to anything except what the the fisherman thinks is right and it is not that important at a
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Just use Rod Bond and let it dry all night before any use it work and last much longer then any epoxy as most of us have all found out at sometime or another.
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Thanks Tom I never even thought on that as you are right you can center any add on chuck on any machine as long an as the suppoert are adjustable.
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Does the ALP's Chuck work on other power wrapers mainly the Alngler custom power wrapper and will it center right on the supports.
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