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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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10-24-2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Marblehead, MA
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9' one piece build
Looking to build a 9', most likely 1 piece surf rod to pair with a VS150 this winter. Something to throw around 1 - 3 ounces. Current rod that I built in 2007 has seen better days. Any recommendations on blanks? Typically like stuff on the lighter side, smallish butt diameter and such. Thanks
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10-24-2019, 06:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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Gsb1081L. 3 oz too much but will do mag darters to ss darters.
Gsb 1081M will handle 3 oz but too stiff for light stuff. Lots of power though.
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10-24-2019, 06:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pbadad
Gsb1081L. 3 oz too much but will do mag darters to ss darters.
Gsb 1081M will handle 3 oz but too stiff for light stuff. Lots of power though.
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thanks! will check them out. |
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10-24-2019, 07:37 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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I need to replace my Rainshadow 1088.... Let me know if you want to do a run down to CMS to look at/pick up a blank.
My original 1088 was out of Capesams personal stash. Best all around 9' I ever had. Backcast caught lure on a lobster trap/trash ball down on the reef last year and destroyed it... Pilot error.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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10-24-2019, 07:55 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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Another versatile blank is a 1087. Fiberstar was a great blank if u can find old inventory.
I loved the Allstar 1087. Should of never got rid of it.
ODM 3/4-4OZ.
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11-27-2019, 09:14 AM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pbadad
Another versatile blank is a 1087. Fiberstar was a great blank if u can find old inventory.
I loved the Allstar 1087. Should of never got rid of it.
ODM 3/4-4OZ.
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Yup, Allstar 1087. I have a conventional wrapped AS 1087 that I plan on re-wrapping to put my VS 150 on  . Lighter gear for the smaller plugs i'm now building. Just have to push responsible C&R....
Last edited by afterhours; 11-27-2019 at 09:38 AM..
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09-26-2021, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
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I needed to bump this up for any current recommendations as I have not done anything yet.
Anyone been to CMS lately? Just wondering if anyone has inventory? Still leaning to the 1088 Rainshadow, unless there is a clear cut better all arounder out there
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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09-26-2021, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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Ross 1 pc blanks seem to be difficult to find in my area. I spoke with Lami and its shipping and orders. Distributors orders have limited inventory because my supplier told me when I bought a few blanks that was it until the next stock. They don't order readily because they wait for large orders to minimize shipping costs.
I have a few Lamis in stock including a 9L, 9m, 10L and 10m-os.
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09-26-2021, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
I needed to bump this up for any current recommendations as I have not done anything yet.
Anyone been to CMS lately? Just wondering if anyone has inventory? Still leaning to the 1088 Rainshadow, unless there is a clear cut better all arounder out there
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Was there month ? ago , had some nice convench RS LB rods made up …. 7-6 8-0 ? |
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03-14-2024, 01:24 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Finally found someone who had two new old stock Rainshadow SW1088-TB blanks. And he also was the guy who drove up from Long Island for my plug making lot! Eastern Rodworks Matt Hetterich. I am having one built so there should be another one available.....
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