Justin, Just a quick note on the epoxy/glow pigment thought. I have used a LOT of the glow pigment mixed into epoxy on jig heads. I would say that it will work, but, you will want to purchase the brightest glow powder you can (sorry it's been a few years and can't remember whom I bought it from). Also, make sure that you mix a lot of pigment into the epoxy, otherwise your "light&quo
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I forgot to comment on your guide selection. This will depend greatly on your reel type. Are you looking for a spinning or casting? If you are going spinning, I prefer the Pac Bay Minima M as they are a good light weight guide, can handle abuse well, and do not take away from the action of the blank. Personally I do not like the fly guides as I seem to have issues with the reduction on a rod
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Hey guys, any recoils coming off, you may want to talk with us ice rod builders. Noise is no concern with them, just keep the ice off and rebound after SERIOUS ABUSE once on the water. Anyways, feel free to send a PM/email if you would like to get some guide cost back for your customers. Thanks again and good luck.
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You should check with Janns Netcraft, they carry some really nice smaller handle kits. Buy the kit and throw the cork away otherwise, you'll have to build up arbors to accomplish a good fit to the 16mm seats. If you're looking for light, I just use castrating bands from a local farm supply store and slide them up onto a solid cork handle.
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