Thanks for the heads up Herb. More than I'm willing to pay as I don't fish the jetty frequently enough to justify the cost. However, I really appreciate the response. Thanks again.
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I will check that out. Thanks for the info!!
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Thank you Norm. The jetty I have started to frequent is surfside in Galveston. It has some descent currents and winds. My buddy uses and 9 ft salmon rod that he used to use up in michigan. Seems to work well for action etc, but cant really handle the weights when the current is moving. So far we have just been popping cork and drifting shrimp. However, I was looking for something that would be ab
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Hello. I was curious if anybody has built a rod for fishing off the jetty. Specially the Gulf of Mexico, TX. Any input is appreciated. I’m thinking that it should be 9’ to 10’ , spinning, and a 2 piece. Ideally it can handle the average of local species... snapper, speckled trout,reds, Spanish mackerel. Any advice on action/ power appreciated, as well as blank manufactures. Brian
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Thanks to everyone for the replies. I am moving on to another project. This telescopic rod is elusive!
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Thanks. I was looking at rain shadow earlier. Are they telescopic in the sense that the rod collapses into itself? I have found that telescopic is also used to describe travel rods that come apart. I’m trying to build one that collapses into itself.
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Thanks. Are they telescopic in the sense that the rod collapses into itself? I have found that telescopic is also used to describe travel rods that come apart. I’m trying to build one that collapses into itself.
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Anybody know where to find a collapsible telescopic blank? Haven’t located any. Would love to build one. Only option I see is to cut an existing blank and create my own. Help appreciated.
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Could you please let me know where you found a telescopic rod blank. I can’t find any. Only option I see is cutting an existing blank and creating my own telescopic blank. Please help! Thanks.
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Thank you Raymond. Good to know!
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Roger, thanks for the advice. I will try that. I was at Lowes just prior to seeing the board and purchased some Elmers Wood Glue that is water resistant. I will look for the titebond and go that route. I have a .25 inch mandrel with a collar so I plan on gluing the rings on that. I made a press so now I just need the time.... oh never enough time. :)
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Hello. I am just starting to make my own cork grips. I wanted to get opinions on the best method to glue the rings. I have seen both wood glue and epoxy being used. Does anyone have experience with both methods and if so which do you prefer? Thanks.
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