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3 months ago
lee reed
Thank you everyone for the responses,much appreciated.First thing learned is there’s no such thing as inexpensive in quality.Should have stated I’m pretty fresh in chasing ole marble eyes as well after 40 yrs of chasing whiskers so I still have the bigger is better mentality.For my first build I’ve come up with a revelation revs72m as I figured if it wasn’t great for jigs,rippin raps etc I can st
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4 months ago
lee reed
Newer builder and looking for options of inexpensive walleye jigging blanks,both vertical and casting them.Only true blanks I see labeled walleye really are the rain shadow immortal,and we’ll that’s a bit pricey for my first attempts.Thank you
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6 years ago
lee reed
whered ya find those?
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6 years ago
lee reed
gator blanks are way heavier than im needing or wanting.
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6 years ago
lee reed
ok,thank you
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6 years ago
lee reed
forgot to mention this will be held all day so lighter the weight the better but durable.
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6 years ago
lee reed
looking for a good light inexpensive blank to build a catfish backbounceing rod on.something in a heavy,fast action.7'3-7'10.ive built a few rods but nothing like this yet and prefer not to screw up a $150 blank on my first one.thanks in advance
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10 years ago
lee reed
how about something in a 8' 1 pc blank.not looking for a broomstick but something with good backbone and a light to med tip for feeling some lighter bites.will be fishing for blue cats and flatheads.
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10 years ago
lee reed
used syringes for proper amounts but may have mixed to fast and used a popsicle stick this time to mix it
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10 years ago
lee reed
it's been a week since i apllied my thread finish and its still a touch tacky.any ideas on how to fix or a reason as to why,i mixed same amounts.
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10 years ago
lee reed
i love my 8'6" power rod for catfishing.wish i cld find them in the same action in a 8' or cheaper priced blanks like them or close to build on.they are awesome for fishing with rod holders and circle hooks and i cast 4 oz with mine all the time.if anyone has some blanks like or close to them and want to get rid of them let me know.thanx
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10 years ago
lee reed
thanx
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10 years ago
lee reed
looking for a blank like what they used to build on but spiralled.is a good light blank but heavy enough to handle 10-15lb channel cats.
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10 years ago
lee reed
does anyone have a idea on what blank they were built on or something close to them??????
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11 years ago
lee reed
thanx everyone,the cp did the trick but am going to also try the underwraps in a thread and overs in a d to see what happens.once again thanx
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11 years ago
lee reed
anyone have a easy or good way to be able to keep the thread tight on over wraps.mine seem to always walk over and leave some gaps so have to back the thread off and restart.useing a pac bay power wrapper and dual foot boat guides.do u run your thread off the top side of your spools or underside?
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11 years ago
lee reed
looking for a outlet to get some cheaper-7'6 to 8' 1 pc e-glass blanks for building catfish rods.med to hvy blanks,fast to mod-fast actions,and try to stay under .775 butt diameter.
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11 years ago
lee reed
thanx everyone.seems veritex is as close in price as janns
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11 years ago
lee reed
K.thnx
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11 years ago
lee reed
Ya.been buyin from them but are out of a size i need and wont have them till mid december
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11 years ago
lee reed
Ya im talkin like janns. Bulk of 5s or 10s
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11 years ago
lee reed
anyone have a idea where one can order stainless boat guides like janns netcrafts xbg guides in bulk?
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11 years ago
lee reed
where can a guy buy parts to start building their own????
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11 years ago
lee reed
nobody else?
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11 years ago
lee reed
tried to message you but couldn't get it to go thru for some reason.my mail addy is tb1fan2005@yahoo.com or cell is 712-898-0419 if ya just want to txt me info
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11 years ago
lee reed
have messaged both,sold or no response
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11 years ago
lee reed
i should have worded it better,i am not a complete rookie as i have done rods with a hand wrapper and am looking to upgrade to power(that's the rookie part i was referring to)....
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11 years ago
lee reed
as a beginner to this hobby does anyone know of someplace that would have a used power wrapper for sale.....i've checked on here and sent messages,either don't get responses back or they have been sold.thanx guys and gals for any help...
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12 years ago
lee reed
anybody else?
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12 years ago
lee reed
once again a thing to good to be true hit...on the other hand thanx alot roger...
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