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6 years ago
chad robbins
Jeremy Wagner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think you'll find that it's a very limited > market when shopping for musky blanks. Nothing > exists with those specs so you'll need to get > creative. My recommendation is to extend the 8'6" > XH RodGeeks blank or extend the big MHX blank > (only available on their website). I buil
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6 years ago
chad robbins
Ok I'm on the search for another musky blank. Loki g for 9'3" xxh fast. Something to throw 16 oz lures and do a good figure eight on high side boats Longest I've found it 9'. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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6 years ago
chad robbins
Thanks guys god some rod geeks blanks on order. I'll let you know how they turn out
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6 years ago
chad robbins
Jeremy Wagner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I forgot about that blank. St Croix hasn't made > it for several years. The only guy I knew who > liked that blank was a guide on St Clair with the > initials of S.B. Is that your customer? > > I think the XH RodGeeks is as close as you'll > find. Take 2" off the tip and you'll be
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6 years ago
chad robbins
Jeremy Wagner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > XXXXH rating means nothing and I'm pretty sure it > doesn't exist. What is the intended use of the > rod? > > The best big bait rod I've found is the Premier > (RodGeeks) XH with a couple inches trimmed off the > tip. It will throw 16oz and barely flex. > > FYI, it's hard to
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6 years ago
chad robbins
I have an odd request from a customer. He is wanting a xxxx heavy 8'4" fast rod for his style of fishing Is this possible? My best thought was to get a 9' xx heavy blanks and cut 8" off the tip end to come to the desired rod. Any opinions would be great
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6 years ago
chad robbins
Looking for 1 1/4" outside diameter bay 1" inside diameter butt cap. I can find the plastic ones, but I want composite cork to use and haven't been able to find any Thanks Chad
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6 years ago
chad robbins
I've got a customer looking a for a panfish rod. That was the action he's looking for
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6 years ago
chad robbins
I'm searching for a 6'-6'6" xtra fast light blank. I've had no luck in finding one. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction
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6 years ago
chad robbins
I'm almost to the point where I feel I should wear rubber gloves during the process of wrapping the rod
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6 years ago
chad robbins
I'm sure this has been asked many times, but what is the best cleaner before applying epoxy on the rod so I don't get the dimples? Also another question What cleaner to remove the excess epoxy when installing cork handles.
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7 years ago
chad robbins
Hey I personally know Dorge. He owns the business Firenock. His email is dorgeh@firenock.com
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7 years ago
chad robbins
Thanks a lot for all your help
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7 years ago
chad robbins
Thanks a lot for all your help
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7 years ago
chad robbins
Now another question I have is proper handle size for the bigger musky rods
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7 years ago
chad robbins
I'm in the search for 7'6" and 8'6" budget musky blanks. If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate it
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7 years ago
chad robbins
Grant Darby Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 7'2"??? Why limit yourself,? There are a ton of > 7' blanks that fit your needs. Check Batson's > lineup. Add 2" to the butt if you have to have > that length. I wasn't sure if this was a good idea not having the blank butt flush with the bottom the cork handle. Thanks for the info
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7 years ago
chad robbins
Awesome thanks for all the help guys!
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7 years ago
chad robbins
Looking for a 7'2" xtra fast medium heavy spinning blank. Any help would be great!
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7 years ago
chad robbins
I have not tried either as of yet. I will do so though!
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7 years ago
chad robbins
where have you guys found the best place to buy quality premade grips at?
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