It was a great time. Meet some really great folks, had way too much food, saw some really neat rods, (some old and some new) and made a few new friends... thanks to all the sponsors and to Don for getting the thing up and running...
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See you in the AM... It should be a great time...
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Mike, you going to be in North Branch this weekend @ the MRB meeting? Hope to meet up with you there...
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Will see you then, Bringing along Vic Heal from Bronson. Not sure what we are bringing to eat, but it will be compatible with the other vittles.
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Face Book page Time is flying by, hope to meet some new friends.. Will see you there... RK
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Don't be afraid to use ceramic guides on the build, if cold weather is not an issue..
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Don, just posted it on FB... and tagged a couple of guys I know...
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I am an Amateur Rod Builder from Coldwater, I love to follow the tips and ideas given on the board. Would love to meet fellow builders... Currently working @ GanderMountain, so my schedule is flexible..
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Pacific Bay is a class act...
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I have added a small amount to Threadmaster high build with great results. Just stir it in real well. It does not take much. I used ultra fine glitter from Michael's crafts... "Stampendous crystolescent " ultra fine. Lavender is my favorite... Test it out before you put on the finish. and again, It does not take very much...
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I try to avoid the problem by using my rods as much as possible... I don't mind when they get a solid bend in them either...
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For my friend Sean (who was always catching 10 inch blue gills)... I put 6 wraps of metallic thread on the blank at the 10 inch mark from the winding check... He does not catch any near as many now...
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Threadmaster...
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Good Stuff... :)
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The Batson web page can give you the specifications you are looking for to build on this awesome blank. They have the guide placements, guide sizes and suggested components for the build.
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I called the folks at Utmost and they found me an American made 10ft 3 wt two piece blank and hooked me with all ceramic guides, reel seat and cork for under $65.00. shipped to the house in Michigan. @ 10 ft, and a two piece rod, it is kind of a pain to get around, but for boat fishing for gills, it is a blast...
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I agree, I bought one of the 3 piece blanks and it is a beast. Color is plum, action is traditional.
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Check out the Angler's Roost 104 or 204 reels. I have one and they are nice..
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I just built a 3/4 wt, 10 foot rod on an Angler's Roost blank, and used forecast "f" guides on the whole thing. It cast line like it is shot from a cannon. Used Guides from Utmost Enterprises. # 6 #7 #8, #10 single foot guides and #12 stripper with #6 tip.
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Why would he be using Lead core on a Noodle rod? Maybe a diver button, downrigger or drop weight, but lead core is like over kill. I know this is not much help, but lead core will defeat the purpose of the noodle rod..
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So far, Batson blanks...
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I once bought an army surplus nylon rain coat that was in digital camo, Try and army surplus store...
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the Batson RX8 XF662-4 travel blank is feather light, and a blast to fish. I built one this fall on a whim, and really enjoy pan-fishing with it. It is my first 2 wt. I have an Okuma 2/3 wt reel on it and used a YFLY reel seat. I used extra light wire single foot guides and no hook keeper. It really is fun to fish. It fishes up close very well, and has enough zip to reach a little further
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Nearly 20 Years ago, I built a 7 1/2 foot ultra light spinning rod using a 4 wt fly-rod blank I got from Netcrafters in Toledo. It was the only rod of Its kind that I knew of back then, and I have no idea what kind of blank it was. Now-a-days, I use 3 lb fire on the rod, and it is still a blast. The blank is a two piece graphite blank, and the bend is parabolic. It was modeled after a rod
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I found some Kevlar fabric strips that I saturated with u40 and used to attach the rod to the reel seat. Worked like a million bucks...
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I must be loosing my mind, I just ordered a RX8 6'2" 2 wt. 4 pc with all the parts from J. Stockard. Just last month, it was a 4 wt 2 piece rainshadow, not this... Is there a cure to this madness?
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