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  1. The KR guides will do Just fine with anything you...

    The KR guides will do Just fine with anything you use crappie fishing. I Personally have used 2-10lb mono / floro with them and never had a problem. Now when casting lighter things you will defiantly...
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    Mudhole and Getbitoutdoors normally have most the...

    Mudhole and Getbitoutdoors normally have most the guides in stock or get them Faster then most retail stores. If my vendor is out of stock, they are normally who I get them from. Guide sets are out...
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    Most of the JDM Blanks in that class have a solid...

    Most of the JDM Blanks in that class have a solid tip, witch helps them not hair line crack when bent like your talking about. They how ever are easy to brake when dropped against the boat gunnel....
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    Most of the Power wrappers have a drying motor...

    Most of the Power wrappers have a drying motor that you change the belt over to. But yes the ALPS has a multiple speeds for drying and applying finish with. I do suggest you pick up a slip clutch...
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    Most of the Power wrappers have a drying motor...

    Most of the Power wrappers have a drying motor that you change the belt over to. But yes the ALPS has a multiple speeds for drying and applying finish with. I do suggest you pick up a slip clutch...
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    Thanks guys.

    Thanks guys.
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    You'll have to post a before and after if you...

    You'll have to post a before and after if you have any pictures of it before you started. Looks great so far.
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    In short answer yes. I look at fishing rods like...

    In short answer yes. I look at fishing rods like golf clubs, different blanks have a different areas they excel at. You wouldn't hit a 5 iron out of a bunker next to the green way of thinking.
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    I have used about all of the ones out there on...

    I have used about all of the ones out there on the market today. My personal wrapper is the alps with the upgrade chuck, and it's the smoothest one I have used. I wouldn't trade it for any of the new...
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    I have not built on that exact blank but I have...

    I have not built on that exact blank but I have built a couple hundred on JDM blanks. Is your question about just that blank or a JDM blank in general?
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    The price window is huge. I can build a crappie...

    The price window is huge. I can build a crappie rod that is better than anything off the shelf for probably 100$ to a top shelf rod in the 350 plus range. My inshore rods go from about 140 to hell...
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    When it comes to casting jigs past the 1/32oz...

    When it comes to casting jigs past the 1/32oz mark it takes a purpose built rods to excel at it. It's just like when I build BFS rods for customers. You have to find a blank that will load the bait...
  13. Thread: Rod Balancing

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    Put the reel your going to use on the rod and add...

    Put the reel your going to use on the rod and add weight until it gets balanced. The weight will not affect the rod in anyway. A tip heavy rod after a long day will feel heavier then a balanced rod...
  14. Thread: Rod Balancing

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    Put the reel your going to use on the rod and add...

    Put the reel your going to use on the rod and add weight until it gets balanced. The weight will not affect the rod in anyway. A tip heavy rod after a long day will feel heavier then a balanced rod...
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    Micro spinning rod

    Well this was a first for a south Houston Texas boy who’s seen real snow one time haha. While this isn’t a true ice rod because of the guide set I used would just ice over real fast. It’s built on a...
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    If your going after crappie and maybe get a bass...

    If your going after crappie and maybe get a bass or cat here and there, I don,t think You would have a problem with the fazlite guide. Going after lager game fish that rip drag with fast and long...
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    The key to having a longer cast is having the...

    The key to having a longer cast is having the right blank that will load up the lure and the thinnest line you can get away with first and foremost. Guides do play a role but its a great pissing...
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    You can mix and match them to get different...

    You can mix and match them to get different thickness's as well. Most people use the light build on UL to bass or inshore rods and the high build on builds for heavy power fresh water - inshore to...
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    The mudhole hmx light freshwater blanks aren't...

    The mudhole hmx light freshwater blanks aren't bad and are lower in price. They are a thin walled blank so not the strongest but for the price point not to bad, just don't high stick them. Blanks in...
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    The hardest part is picking a blank after that...

    The hardest part is picking a blank after that it’s window dressing. I would call mudhole and getbitoutdoors and ask what blank they think would be best in your price range. Then pick your guides and...
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    In saying this I am in no way slamming B&M, but...

    In saying this I am in no way slamming B&M, but they use the cheapest components (blank guides reel seat cork) they can buy to build a rod. They out source the labor ( China) and the story Rights in...
  22. Whats your thoughts on only using what looks like...

    Whats your thoughts on only using what looks like 6 guides plus the tip? On the 5'6" I sell i Put 9 plus the tip.
  23. Thread: Rod Repair

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    I would call the brands Customer service phone...

    I would call the brands Customer service phone number and see what they have to say. Honestly that's about the only way to go about finding a match,
  24. It’s the alps upgraded wrapper. I’ve had about...

    It’s the alps upgraded wrapper. I’ve had about all of the upgraded wrappers from PAC BAY, CRB and a few others and the alps is the hands down best. Most of them have some kind of wobble to the chuck....
  25. thanks for the kind words guys

    thanks for the kind words guys
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    I'm sure once you get a hang of the right flow it...

    I'm sure once you get a hang of the right flow it gets pretty easy. I have a number of buddy's that fly fish for reds and love the art of it. And you really do seem to build a pretty rod.
  27. I basically only use Fuji and normally use this...

    I basically only use Fuji and normally use this guide train depending on the cost of the rod depends on witch I go with. If the customer wants something else then I will use what they want.

    Fuji...
  28. I basically only use Fuji and normally use this...

    I basically only use Fuji and normally use this guide train depending on the cost of the rod depends on witch I go with. If the customer wants something else then I will use what they want.

    Fuji...
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    It can be done Ive had a few sub 1oz builds over...

    It can be done Ive had a few sub 1oz builds over the years. If your really wanting to get as low as you can shave the guide feet down. You don't think it will do much but it could be the difference...
  30. He does seem to like them. I had to cut him off...

    He does seem to like them. I had to cut him off the 1-5 pound blank lol. Him boat flipping big crappie was a little more then that extra ul could handle. But that’s why I wants him to test them.
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