Can anyone recommend rob tubes with dividers built in for 3 pc spinning rods that are 7 feet long? Right now, I am finding Clear Creek and then there is Clear Creek.
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John - They are taking mandrel for VI PLUS travel blank, 4 PC, 9 foot 8 weight and using Intermediate graphite. Not a standard model but with them, it appears there is no such thing! Thanks
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Anyone ever build a Talon ITM fly blank or know much about them? VI Plus? I am having them lay up a 4 piece 9 foot 8 weight on the mandrel they use for their VI Plus (IM6) rods, but using intermediate modulus graphite. So technically, it is a VI Plus fly rod using the ITM graphite. (They had only a 9'9" 8 weight in the ITM line). Thanks, Tony
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Steve and Group - Thanks very much for all your thoughtful replies. Tony
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Thanks, Col. I am going Spiral.
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Jon and friends- I want to try a spiral wrap, but I am throwing lures of 1/2 to 1 oz. which is not a lot. Someone told me the spiral wrap was developed for heavier lure weights and the torque won't matter much at my weight range. Any comments? Thanks
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Many thanks to you all who have responded. I appreciate it!
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Ron - Did you build it as a casting rod or spinning rod? If you built as a casting rod, did you use spiral wrap or guides on top? Thanks, Tony
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Thank you, Chad!
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Can someone please recommend some sources of information on the different types of spiral wraps? I have searched the board and found some discussions and lots of opinions, but looking for a step-by-step or formula on how to layout guides on a blank. Thanks, Tony
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I am going to build on a CTS SD Elite Series blank and they can make it any length I want. My first inclination would be to make it 7 foot, but I cannot help but ask - is there any advantage to an 8 foot spinning or casting rod? I will be casting mostly from a boat. Thanks, Tony
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I am usually asking questions, but Scott Parsons suggested that I share the results of an experiment where I mixed equal parts of Threadmaster Lite with the regular Threadmaster. I mixed equal parts of the Lite resin, Lite hardener, Regular resin and Regular hardener and achieved what I sought - a finish that was thinner than the regular "high build" and had longer working time than
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Hunter - Talon has a 6 foot blank and they are sold through Angler's Workshop as their house brand. I am building one to throw lures 1/2 oz to 1 oz. Tony
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I hear the same things from everybody, Mark. Thanks
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Does anyone have experience with the CTS Elite SD Blanks for casting\spinning? I am considering one of these blanks as they have one model that meets my unique requirements - a travel blank for taking on to airplanes, to use 8-10lb. test throwing lures that are 1/2oz. to 1 1/8oz. lures without having the blank be a pool cue. I am particularly interested in this blank - in 4 pieces. SD803-2
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Jean- Years ago, Andy Dear told you I had some All Star blanks and we discussed possible trading of blanks. I revisited my inventory and may have something for you. Your email address is hidden, but please contact me if you are interested. Tony tcscott@earthlink.net
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Thanks, Todd. St. Crox told me they tested the blanks with the SA Saltwater.
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Todd- Someone else told me the same thing. Thanks, Tony
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Tom- Agreed. Just seeing what experience folks may have had. Thanks! Tony
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Has anyone built one of these beautiful blue blanks? I am curious as to what types of line and what weights are working best. I built the thing thinking it was a 9 weight and it seems stouter than that. One person familiar with the blank told me that at 9 weight, it goes off the charts and you will need up to a 350 grain sinking line to make it perform. Thanks, Tony
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Spencer - thank you!
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Hi, Spencer. I knew you might have an idea! If it is a fly blank, do you know what the "M" was for? Thanks, Tony
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Just to clarify...the phone number works. I transposed 218 for 281
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Love those guys! I just ordered some yesterday. I like them so much, I wrote them a jingle for the day they have commercials on radio or TV..... "Dee - caaal Connection" "We'll stick on you"
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Howdy. 5 years ago I picked up a couple blanks from Andy Dear that I understood to be All Star blanks. They have a sticker on the butt saying RXF8610-M which seems easy to accept as a 10 weight fly rod that is 8'6". Someone at a later show told me they were spinning rods, where "M" was for Medium. I think it was a partner in the original All Star rods, Bob or Bill Brown? He
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All - I know this thread is a couple years old, but have you call cast and compared the GXT and FTXL to form opinions? I bought a St. Croix SCV Saltwater in 9wt based on someone's opinion and really don't like how stout it is. You almost to over line it 2 weights. I have thrown the FTXL in 10 weight and enjoy it much more. If I were looking for a strong 8 weight or a 9 that is more
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Oh, Canada. I am looking for a 3 or 4 piece blank for the purpose of throwing 1 oz. Daredevle spoons or Len Thompson #4's (also 1 oz.). For the last three Canadian fishing trips I have been heaving these spoons with a 3 piece St. Croix PS70MF3, 7' long, Medium Power, Fast Action, rated for 6 - 12 lb. test line and 1/4 - 5/8oz. lure weights and have been warned that repeated casting of 1 oz.
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Drew! That was a heck of a field report. Thanks very much. You are having too much fun up there. Tony
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Hi, Drew. Thanks for the information. I have bent a few running guides in my day. I don't use snake guides, so I would use running guides all the way out. Do you think the K series would any more or less prone to getting bent in actual use. Thanks, Tony
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