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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
<p>Looking for variety of rod sleeves, prefer with an elastic band for the reel. Like this type of fabric. Would like to buy some that can be custom printed for me. </p>
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8 years ago
Buzz Butters
<p>The guides in this photo are off an old inexpensive Japan bamboo fly rod. the fly rod guides are gold in color and unique shape. I am trying to do a refinish for a friend as this was his mother's fishing rod. I need two of these guides. Happy to pay for guides and shipping, thanks </p> <p>Buzz Butters</p>
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8 years ago
Buzz Butters
<p>I have been able to duplicate the material that is used in this spring bobber for ice rods. But I don't know what the end is. The flat, square end of the plastic bobber actually fits ina slot in the bottom of this thing. Anyone knows what it cold have originally been used for?</p>
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8 years ago
Buzz Butters
<p>I have this in photo only. Old fiberglass st croix. Baitcast? Any thoughts on what goes on the reel seat area?</p>
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9 years ago
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9 years ago
Buzz Butters
This is an old ice rod tip top. I need to find more. The tube size doesnt matter but I would like a variety of tube sizes. The ring is a #16. The lake trout/salmon guys like these on their deep water ice sticks. any idea on where I can purchase some of these?
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12 years ago
Buzz Butters
I was asked to build a Harley theme spin rod for a charity poker run. This was a 6’6” medium spin rod. I used burnt burl for the split grip. After it was turned down I colored the rod finish with black model paint to turn the finish black. Three coats of finish on the cork and it turned out pretty well. I did black and chrome guide wraps but the star of the rod was the Mud Hole Project X spi
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16 years ago
Buzz Butters
need to replace this guide, do they still make it? What is brand name? Thanks
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5 years ago
Buzz Butters
5 ounces of weight plus cut bait level wind reel spiral wrapped guides braid 80 lb
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5 years ago
Buzz Butters
Any suggestions for a blank that you have used for "bumping" style of fishing for catfish? Looking at around 7 feet in length. Thanks Buzz
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
I am looking for a 9 foot blank, 1 piece, XH power, fast action, rated for lures in the 10-12 ounce range. St. Croix does not have one in that rating in a 1 piece, their's is a 2 piece. Going to be used as a musky rod. Suggestions - prefer blank suggestion you have actually built on. thank you Buzz
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
ok thanks
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
Does anyone know which RM issue as the instructions on building a ferrule into a 1 pc blank? I remember reading it years ago, can't find it. Thanks Buzz
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
During this seminar is the speaker going to be talking about guide train set up for spinning and conventional reels? What else will be covered for this seminar? thanks Buzz 11:30AM Casting Lane - Long Distance Surf Casting with Tommy Farmer
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
I have built a bunch on the 822, customers love them
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
Thanks Scott, we enjoyed having you in class! Buzz Butters
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
Chad, post if you find someone, I am in the same pickle. buzz
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
What sized lures are you using? Are you watching the tip top of bite detection or watching the line for bite detection?
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
Taylor, where can I go on your website to find the MH utube page with previous videos? Is there a link somewhere on your Resource Page? thanks, Buzz Butters
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
Anyone know of a source of good rod sleeves (see photo for preferred material). would like to get some custom printed. Elastic band for the reel is nice too. Thanks Buzz
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
ok thank you
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6 years ago
Buzz Butters
Geez thanks Robert, that was a big time saver... Buzz
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