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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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03-16-2007, 08:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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I've rebuilt a few rods that involved sanding and repainting the whole blank, then the finish coat of course. The finish is very flexiable, imo it didn't change the action enough to notice. Even though it isn't that big of a job you should have someone who's done it do it. Its been years but I think cms does it for 15$ and I beleive M&Ds does it for less and a nice job too.
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03-16-2007, 10:20 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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I will try and get some pics tomorrow, I have no idea what goes into building a rod, so I don't know the correct terms
it is a well built rod, I was basically wondering if the rod needed a clear coat on the blank
the blank is an Batson rainshadow SW-1209
Last edited by tattoobob; 03-17-2007 at 12:29 AM..
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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03-17-2007, 06:54 AM
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end of the fence guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: tiverton ri
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batsons have a flat black finnish.it doesnt need clear coat
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boat fish dont count
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03-19-2007, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snake slinger
batsons have a flat black finnish.it doesnt need clear coat
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Agreed. That rod sounds fine to me. |
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03-19-2007, 05:30 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
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Thanks for all your knowledge and help
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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03-19-2007, 05:52 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Yeah, keep the matte finish, Bob. After all, you're not exactly the type who wears shiny bling to attract attention at night on the beach!  |
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