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Forum: Rod Building 01-22-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,747
Posted By SeaWolf
i dont know. i'd have to check it out since i...

i dont know. i'd have to check it out since i havent seen a production model. 15" is pretty standard i think. how much longer do you need? i'd have to measure what mine normally are. i'm usually more...
Forum: Rod Building 01-19-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,571
Posted By SeaWolf
nice job, jen. dont give my better half any...

nice job, jen. dont give my better half any ideas. you better build a caster so we can get together finally this year and fish a jetty.
Forum: Rod Building 01-19-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,747
Posted By SeaWolf
yes, the blank was discontinued. i know of a...

yes, the blank was discontinued. i know of a couple of distributors i deal with that may have some in stock. they do special orders from time to time for this blank. if you are interested, i could...
Forum: Rod Building 12-16-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,727
Posted By SeaWolf
make sure you consider costs. many of the blanks...

make sure you consider costs. many of the blanks recommended are very different in price due to the technology in those blanks.

the ssu1321mh is a nice blank and handles lures up to 4 ounces...
Forum: Rod Building 12-04-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,624
Posted By SeaWolf
mike pretty much summed it up. it does depend on...

mike pretty much summed it up. it does depend on the repair shop/builder too as far as rates. there are quite a few places in MA that repair, which is where i think you are from, but i forgot. you...
Forum: Rod Building 11-09-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By SeaWolf
you lift a fish and you are asking for trouble. i...

you lift a fish and you are asking for trouble. i know we all do it, but i would not suggest it on a graphite blank. even glass at times is pushing it. in most cases, you are high sticking and the...
Forum: Rod Building 11-05-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,937
Posted By SeaWolf
yes, lami ratings are generally a little too...

yes, lami ratings are generally a little too high. do some searches on the blanks you are considering as many threads have been asked about the same subject and opinions of weight ratings have been...
Forum: Rod Building 11-03-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By SeaWolf
if you're going to look into s-glass, look into...

if you're going to look into s-glass, look into the super seeker composites. i haven't played with the surf blanks too much, but the inshore and offshore models are pretty industructible. the lami...
Forum: Rod Building 11-02-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By SeaWolf
sb1213m is perfect. it's a little heavy being...

sb1213m is perfect. it's a little heavy being glass and thick walled, but it's a work horse.
i would not suggest the 2m for anything. blank is too thin and a lot better blanks around now. a sb1363m...
Forum: Rod Building 08-17-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,291
Posted By SeaWolf
depending on the braidand type of guide, you...

depending on the braidand type of guide, you could wear off chrome plating and/or finish over time. ss guides are not the best for braid as they dont choke the line that great due to typically being...
Forum: Rod Building 06-23-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By SeaWolf
by the time the line gets to your first choke...

by the time the line gets to your first choke guide (10) it'll already be choked down. the rest of the runners are just that. there really is not any reason to increase to 12s unless you are passing...
Forum: Rod Building 04-21-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,688
Posted By SeaWolf
the guide spacing on a "big guided rod" typically...

the guide spacing on a "big guided rod" typically uses the "cone-of-flight" )COF) method where you can look thru all the rings to the tip and see each one in the previous one. if you go with smaller...
Forum: Rod Building 01-30-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By SeaWolf
rob, i built a ssu1201m for a customer last year...

rob, i built a ssu1201m for a customer last year for the purpose of throwing 2-3.5 oz tops. he loves the rod, but he felt he was throwing a lot of 4 ounce stuff from time to time and it was too much...
Forum: Rod Building 01-29-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By SeaWolf
the gsb1201m is closer to the ssu1201MH as far as...

the gsb1201m is closer to the ssu1201MH as far as power, but the feel is close to the ssu1201m due the ssu1201m being a little softer. it's top end is about 3 ounces really. the MH can handle up to 5...
Forum: Rod Building 01-28-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By SeaWolf
have him look into the ssu1201m blank. it's...

have him look into the ssu1201m blank. it's closer to the gsb1201L, but slightly faster and lighter. the ssu1201L is essentially a rod for lures under 2 ounces to me. perfect "rebel" rod if you...
Forum: Rod Building 01-27-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,040
Posted By SeaWolf
billy, the su1201L is a pretty light blank. it's...

billy, the su1201L is a pretty light blank. it's lighter than the gsb1201L. i wouldn't throw more than 2 ounces personally with this rod, even tho the blank is rated up to 3 ounces. lami doesnt offer...
Forum: Rod Building 12-08-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
Posted By SeaWolf
most production rods are built on the straightest...

most production rods are built on the straightest axis and not spined, as many custom rod builders would do. you may be fine just throwing guides on it as is because on a spinning rod, spine is not...
Forum: Rod Building 10-17-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,019
Posted By SeaWolf
blcag's are fuji lowrider guides with an alconite...

blcag's are fuji lowrider guides with an alconite ring. they are also consider concept by fuji, at least how they are categorized. mnsg are concept guides using a sic ring and bmnag are the same, but...
Forum: Rod Building 10-15-2008, 08:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,019
Posted By SeaWolf
using size 12s as your running guides is probably...

using size 12s as your running guides is probably the best bet if you plan on using a shock leader. it does depend how heavy your shock leader is and how large your knot is. i don't use a shock...
Forum: Rod Building 10-14-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,568
Posted By SeaWolf
most likely due to a not properly mixed epoxy....

most likely due to a not properly mixed epoxy. this is the 3rd complaint i've heard of diamondite. or, this could be a bad shipment of the epoxy. contact the company. now, you either need to cut...
Forum: Rod Building 10-08-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,019
Posted By SeaWolf
kraut - if you plan on using a shock leader where...

kraut - if you plan on using a shock leader where you wrap a few times around the spool, i would not go any smaller than a size 10 running guide, and you may need size 12 running guides. if you use...
Forum: Rod Building 09-19-2008, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,019
Posted By SeaWolf
what size reel are you using? what pound test...

what size reel are you using? what pound test braid are you using? are you fishing around rocks or only on the beach?

ss wire guides have no place with braid, especially the older large catch...
Forum: Rod Building 09-12-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,542
Posted By SeaWolf
sbass - sure, take your hacksaw, go down to the...

sbass - sure, take your hacksaw, go down to the osprey, cut the outrigger, tape on a reel and glue on a tip. enjoy.
Forum: Rod Building 09-11-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,542
Posted By SeaWolf
the standard u40 is thin, but not as thin as...

the standard u40 is thin, but not as thin as aftcoat. the high build u40 is a good heavy thread finish. u40 products have better UV protection than flex coat does. flex coat was nice, but many better...
Forum: Rod Building 09-10-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,542
Posted By SeaWolf
u40 high build is a good, heavier application...

u40 high build is a good, heavier application epoxy. expect to apply many thinner coats w/ aftcoat.
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