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| Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS! |
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10-08-2002, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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who's done it??
Here's da deal.......thinking about turning a casting blank (new) to a spinning rod.......Whats the consequences?? How will this affect how the rod preforms?? Should I add more guids??
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10-09-2002, 02:39 AM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Go for it . depends on how long the blank is ,an the action, as to how many guides there will b.....no more than the norm.
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BOAT fish do count.
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10-10-2002, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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What blank Goose?
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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10-10-2002, 06:51 PM
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(st.croix) G180MF You know salt, after going on their site I beleive that blank can go both ways  What do you think? |
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10-11-2002, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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It looks like it would be better as a spinner. its a very light blank. only rated to 3/4 OZ max.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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10-13-2002, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Virginia / Maryland
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FWIW, ALL of my saltwater spinning rods began as "conventional" blanks. "Spinning" blanks are usually too light for the jigging I do.
Buy the blank for the feel and action you want.
TH
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