I have never built a bass rod, Interested in throwing plastic worms with out additional bullet weights I see that conventional rods have abt 15 inch handles for a 2 handed cast. On a 7 ft rod that leaves abt a 6 ft of actual casting rod. . Distance is an important factor will 6ft do the job? Im also considering a spinning rod better choice? .Rod is a medium fast. Plan to use braid line.
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Does anyone know where I can purchase the full length 8.5 inch Winn grip in lime green Getbit and mudhole are both sold out does anyone know any other sites that might still have one for sale. Any help would be much appreciated.
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I need a lime green Winn grip, either an 8.5 rear grip or a split grip set, either will work. I cannot find any sponsors to the left that has any in stock and that color is pretty much demanded in this case. Does anyone have any ideas? Edit...I just found that swampland has a 8.5" set.
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We are happy to announce the NEW custom designed MHX Winn grips are now in stock and ready to ship. These grips are designed around popular split grip styles and fit the American Tackle Aero seats and Fuji ECSM and ACSM reel seats. Follow the link below to order yours today:
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Ok gents, I normally use butt grips that I can use my dream reamers or some other type of reamer on, however the gentleman that I am building for would like to use the matching butt grip to the one behind the real seat. What do you all suggest for this type of rear grip? It is their MHX Winn grip is you were not sure which one it is. Thanks, Tom
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I am using my first Winn Grip and it's a split grip. How do I size the butt part of the grip to fit the rod?
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I just bought a few sets of Winn grips - 2 salt water and 1 light spinner. I was wondering if anyone has cut these grips, and if so, with what. The reason why I ask is because for salt water rods I use a forward grip, and would like them to match. So, I'm thinking of buying another one and cutting it to match the rear grip. I would like to have some input before I ruin a $20 grip. By the way, t
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While many have taken advantage of this sale, we thought it is worth reminding everyone! There is something for everyone during our 4th of July Sales Event - with Free Shipping available on orders $50 or more until Sunday, July 5th, 2015 at midnight PST! This sale offers deeply discounted products from top brand name vendors - here are some examples: 50% Off REC Fly Reel Seats 25% Off Turn
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There is something for everyone during our 4th of July Sales Event - with Free Shipping available on orders $50 or more until Sunday, July 5th, 2015 at midnight PST! This sale offers deeply discounted products from top brand name vendors - here are some examples: 50% Off REC Fly Reel Seats 25% Off Turnkey Rod Building Kits 20% Off Winn Grips 25% Off CRB Tools & Equipment 25% Off Seeker
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Hey guys so I am building a spinning rod soon. I want to take the 2.5inch Winn Grips and use them for the rear and fore grip. What size spinning reel seat should I get so that it will fit flush up against the two Winn Grips without them overlapping the reel seat and the reel seat will not overlap the grips. Thanks guys!
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I'm going to put my first set of Winn grip on my 7' rod . I'm looking for a few suggestions on how to install the bottom grip it is 10 " with a rounded but need to figure out the best way to install it on the blank . Thanks
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I'm about to start my second rod and was going to install a set of winn grips. The rod will be setup for spinning and built around an aero seat. I was confused on something though. In the pictures on winns website they show the fore grip as have a black extension on the back of the grip. Does this slide inside the reel seat or something? I've never installed winn grips before but as I understand
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The Michigan Rod Builders are having their fourth annual event, 4/18/2015,from 10:00 to 4:00. The seminars include Winn grips, C.S.S., Birch bark grips, bamboo fly rod rebuilding, guide placement, along with many mini seminars. Pot Luck lunch, door prizes and raffle prizes. Last year we had 49 that attended, hope for 60 or more this year!!! Event is being held @ MUCC, 2010 Wood st., Lansing Mi.
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Anyone knows if winn grips can be used with with sk2 reel seats? If so, what sizes for both are compatible? Thanks
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I have noticed that on Mudhole they are only offering the new style \ colors of Winn grips now... Last month they ran a sale and I purchased a set but they were on back order. Now they do not even show them on the mudhole site... I checked Getbit and they have the older style but they are now on sale as well. Does anyone know if Winn will no longer offer the previous version and only offer th
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I am looking for something a little different beside cork or eva foam handles. I have ordered Riley's handles and like them but I am also looking for something a little different does anyone have any ideas ?
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Last month I completed my first rod build - an awesome ice rod for jigging crappie. After many hours of planning I purchased all of the components for my first full size rod. The blank I chose was a 2 piece MHX pan fishing blank. Well I received everything today and after unwrapping all the pieces I realized that I never thought about how I was going to build the connection point of the two pi
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I kind of going into uncharted territory here. I'm thinking of putting some Winns on a center pin rod. question of the day. what size and which ones. I'm thinking the straight saltwater model for the front but which for the rear? give me some ideas for the set up. Thanks
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I am considering trying these, but I have a question: are they like EVA, which has a lot of stretchiness? Or are they like cork, which needs to be reamed to fit the blank? I want to give them a shot, but I don't want something I have to ream -- reaming cork is probably my least-favorite rod-building task (you can probably tell that I do it by hand). I can't tell how much these things will str
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We want to thank everyone for another great ICRBE. Being able to shake hands and spend time with those who stopped by is what it is all about for us. Any time we can get away from our desks at the shop and spend time with builders face to face, we are loving life! I seriously doubt there is another industry that has as many genuinely kind people as there are in the rod building arena. It is awe
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Being part of the 30% of the population living west of the Mississippi, and unable or unwilling to cross the continent at this time of year, I have been waiting with bated breath to find out what the new product, that was going to solve a decades-old rod building problem turned out to be... So Expo attendees... What is it? Where is it ? Who has it? When can I see pictures? Why do I need i
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Hey guys, I'm getting ready to order my first set of Winn grips (the 3 piece split grip set with the 3.5" rear grip) for a Batson SB720-4. My question is what size reel seat matches up well to them? I typically go with a Fuji DPSD 18 or 20 on builds. Will these work? If not, what will? thanks, jeremy
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With beautiful, sunny, clear albeit cold weather, predicted Nationwide from Wednesday through Friday, travel days for most, this is the final exhibitor list for the 2015 event this coming weekend. Locally we are expecting a slightly rainy weekend by Sunday, with a high of 49F. AFTCO Mfg. #109 American Tackle #601 & 702 Angler Resource/Fuji #101 & 103 Archie’s Custom Ro
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As of 2/12/15 EXHIBITORS/VENDORS AFTCO Mfg. American Tackle Angler Resource/Fuji Archie’s Custom Rod Handles Batson/Rainshadow/ALPs Black Hole USA Boomerang Retrieval Devices Century Composites Cousin's Tackle (Rod Blanks) CTS (Composite Tube Systems) Cork4Us Custom Fish Lure Grips Custom Fly Grips DBlue Fishing Decal Connection Ed's Thr
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Hey guys I was wondering how you install Winn grips? Do you just epoxy it like a normal grip or use 2 sided tape like on a golf club?
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So I have someone wanting me to build them a surf rod on a SU1088F-2-MHX. It is 9ft MH and throws 2-5oz. I need some advice as I have only built bass rods before. What kind of guides should I use with this rod? It is going to be spinning. I just dont know if double foot is a requirement for this size, or what model guide or anything else to go with. He also wants Winn grips and a foregrip. I see
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As of 2/2/15 AFTCO Mfg. American Tackle Angler Resource/Fuji Archie’s Custom Rod Handles Batson/Rainshadow/ALPs Black Hole USA Boomerang Retrieval Devices Century Composites Cousin's Tackle (Rod Blanks) CTS (Composite Tube Systems) Cork4Us Custom Fish Lure Grips Custom Fly Grips DBlue Fishing Decal Connection Get Bit Outdoors Gudebrod
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More exhibitor contracts were in the morning's mail. This will easily be the largest and most varied of any of the 12 Expo's to date. EXHIBITORS/VENDORS As of 1/21/15... AFTCO Mfg. American Tackle Angler Resource/Fuji Archie’s Custom Rod Handles Batson/Rainshadow/ALPs Black Hole USA Boomerang Retrieval Devices Century Composites Cousin's Tackle (Rod Blanks)
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Making up a spinning rod and wondered whether the winn grips fit into the back of the aero seat without too much trouble. I imagine you can't sand the winn grips back to fit them inside the reel seat easily, so it needs to fit in the seat. Anyone tried this combination?
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The 2015 ICRBE will be the largest custom rod building event in world history. More contracts are coming in and this year's event will feature the greatest variety of exhibitors to do. As of 1/19/15 EXHIBITORS/VENDORS AFTCO Mfg. American Tackle Angler Resource/Fuji Archie’s Custom Rod Handles Batson/Rainshadow/ALPs Black Hole USA Boomerang Retrieval Devices Ce
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