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preast
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Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:56 pm • # 1 |
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Canoeman1947
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Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:30 pm • # 2 |
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Joined: 01/26/09 Posts: 617 Location: Oklahoma
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I don't know where Mike gets his blanks, but I know I really like them. I recently bought his 6'6" 2/3 weight 2 piece "budget rod" on which he had used a brass slip ring and a brass end cap from plumbing supplies for the reel seat hardware. Makes for a unique looking rod. It handles from 2WF to 3DT equally well, and is one of the most accurate casting rods I have ever used. It has rapidly become one of my favorite rods. I really like the way you built yours.
Larry
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preast
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:23 am • # 3 |
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Yes, I agree the feel of this blank is awesome. And it's 4pc glass, which seems to be rare. It's a truly medium taper, I'm just not sure I'm a traditional glass guy. I was hoping it would be my favorite new 2wt, since I already have a great 1wt in the Finesse. But I think it might be a bit soft for me so I'm still debating what I'll do with it.
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Canoeman1947
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:10 am • # 4 |
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I don't think I have mentioned this on this forum, but I provide a disposal service for glass rods. For those persons whose households have been contaminated by glass, I will show up in a HazMat suit and remove the rod from the premises before further contamination takes place. For this service I charge only a small fee, just enough to cover my expenses (i.e. - mileage expense, rental of HazMat suit, and a stop at the nearest IHop.) Larry
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TXH2Oman
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:35 pm • # 5 |
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Canoeman1947 wrote: I don't think I have mentioned this on this forum, but I provide a disposal service for glass rods. For those persons whose households have been contaminated by glass, I will show up in a HazMat suit and remove the rod from the premises before further contamination takes place. For this service I charge only a small fee, just enough to cover my expenses (i.e. - mileage expense, rental of HazMat suit, and a stop at the nearest IHop.) Larry Larry, Randy didn't mention it here, but I bet if you bring cash money, and it is more than I have, you *might* be able to walk away with it next Friday. Be sure to call or text when you get to town, btw. We may need to "pre-fish" the meetup!
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Canoeman1947
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Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:56 pm • # 6 |
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Aaron, the problem with me carrying much cash around is that I am very easily tempted to spend it. Will call after I get camp set up. I'm leaving Oklahoma on the 19th. Will spend the night with a good friend in Granbury and see if I can persuade him to join us. Should be in by early afternoon the 20th. Larry
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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:49 am • # 7 |
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