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Forum: Rod Building 10-16-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,533
Posted By SeaWolf
bb - understandable. under most circumstances,...

bb - understandable. under most circumstances, i'll push a customer to a uncut, production blank as much as possible. once i cut a blank to make it more applicable to the purpose, there goes your...
Forum: Rod Building 10-16-2006, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,533
Posted By SeaWolf
it depends on the rod and how much you take off...

it depends on the rod and how much you take off the tip. some blanks you can only take off an inch or 3, others can be up to a foot or more. and how much you should cut depends on the purpose planned...
Forum: Rod Building 10-16-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,173
Posted By SeaWolf
tagger, i understand what you want to do, but the...

tagger, i understand what you want to do, but the idea is not very practical (2 sets of guides - cast/spin same rod). with the technology of braid and ceramic guides, you can do what you want by...
Forum: Rod Building 10-11-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,173
Posted By SeaWolf
why would you even want to built one rod w/ 2...

why would you even want to built one rod w/ 2 sets of guides and 2 reel seats? you would add a lot of unnecessary weight. try finding that rod tip. you would be better off building one rod for each...
Forum: Rod Building 10-11-2006, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,533
Posted By SeaWolf
krispy, i was never too fond of the old...

krispy, i was never too fond of the old XRA1204/new XRA1203 blank as it felt too soft for most applications, but that softness could be taken advantage in just what you want to do with it, make it a...
Forum: Rod Building 07-26-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,359
Posted By SeaWolf
nib, lami no longer lists the xra1261mh in their...

nib, lami no longer lists the xra1261mh in their 2006 blank catalog. it may be discontinued or only special order/limited runs.

xra1205 is a little faster in action than the gsb1201m. they both...
Forum: Rod Building 05-22-2006, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,017
Posted By SeaWolf
backbeach, you want a gimbal that is both large...

backbeach, you want a gimbal that is both large enough to go over the end of the rod blank (obviously) and where the O/D of the gimbal is smaller or the same diameter as the end of the grip that the...
Forum: Rod Building 03-13-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,555
Posted By SeaWolf
metallic thread does not absorb epoxy. nylon...

metallic thread does not absorb epoxy. nylon thread does.
Forum: Rod Building 02-17-2006, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,835
Posted By SeaWolf
dont feel bad. many normally do.

dont feel bad. many normally do.
Forum: Rod Building 02-17-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,835
Posted By SeaWolf
luds - go here for lamiglas rod/blank info -...

luds - go here for lamiglas rod/blank info - http://www.lamiglas.com/

csb was a nice rod and in it's stock length would throw an eel nice. it topped out at about 3oz stock. but, as mentioned, it...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-16-2006, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,358
Posted By SeaWolf
some nice points. i have to say surfster, cant...

some nice points. i have to say surfster, cant the same be said for many of the custom lure builders that have come up today? how many have copied an idea of someone's lure and really done little...
Forum: Rod Building 02-15-2006, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,835
Posted By SeaWolf
thanks, jeff. too bad lamiglas discontinued that...

thanks, jeff. too bad lamiglas discontinued that blank (10'). stock, i never liked it, but cutting it turned it into a nice rod. see you saturday.
Forum: Rod Building 12-16-2005, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,307
Posted By SeaWolf
good advice already given on the blanks...

good advice already given on the blanks mentioned. if you are after a 10' blank/rod and you throw mostly surface plugs, especially pencils, the sb1213m(glass) or gsb1201m(graph) are great choices....
Forum: Rod Building 11-15-2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,832
Posted By SeaWolf
personally and as a biz, it makes more sense to...

personally and as a biz, it makes more sense to keep that rod as it is and buy the same one as a caster. or sell the spinner and buy a caster. plus, to realy do it right, you may need to cut off the...
Forum: Sponsors Specials 10-31-2005, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By SeaWolf
well, what was delivered and to whom? any of...

well, what was delivered and to whom? any of those jointed needles?
Forum: Sponsors Specials 09-26-2005, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,972
Posted By SeaWolf
i was at capt don's this weekend and noticed...

i was at capt don's this weekend and noticed don's still has some tattoo's diving swmmers in stock, as well as sea dogs. if you haven't tried the diving swimmer, you are missing out. this metal lip...
Forum: Rod Building 09-26-2005, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,690
Posted By SeaWolf
yeah, octopus-style hooks due to their thin wire...

yeah, octopus-style hooks due to their thin wire tend to have eels cast off. i never use them. i use thicker wired hooks, like live bait. much better.

sluggo rod - snake, the 1201m can do it, but...
Forum: Rod Building 08-18-2005, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By SeaWolf
nice blank, but thin walls. best if cut and not...

nice blank, but thin walls. best if cut and not left in its stock length
Forum: Rod Building 08-09-2005, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,441
Posted By SeaWolf
nice marbelizing.

nice marbelizing.
Forum: Rod Building 07-15-2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
Posted By SeaWolf
the 1087 is by no means a jetty rod for so-co. it...

the 1087 is by no means a jetty rod for so-co. it is a perfect rod for throwing lighter lures, such as bombers, yozuris, soft plastics, small jigs, and smaller eels. it can be a nice back bay rod or...
Forum: Rod Building 06-30-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,385
Posted By SeaWolf
'rats - it could be an old harnell being a black...

'rats - it could be an old harnell being a black blank and red wraps. it's really hard to say looking at the pictures though. harnell's usually have a signature and design unqiue to them. harnell's...
Forum: Rod Building 06-22-2005, 08:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,304
Posted By SeaWolf
the "tip heavy" is typically due to the guide...

the "tip heavy" is typically due to the guide selection, but it is also due to the beast - this blank is heavy as far as blanks go. some of the sb series blanks in the m power are usually a little...
Forum: Rod Building 06-21-2005, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,728
Posted By SeaWolf
if you are fishing braid, you really should go...

if you are fishing braid, you really should go with a quality ring material. i always suggest fuji. hardloy works, but it is a little more brittle and softer, thus possible groving. a better choice...
Forum: Rod Building 06-21-2005, 07:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,304
Posted By SeaWolf
the 1213m is great as a casting rod in its stock...

the 1213m is great as a casting rod in its stock length as it loads heavier plugs and eels perfectly. even if cut down a little it is still nice as a caster.

as a spinner, it may feel a little top...
Forum: Rod Building 06-07-2005, 09:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,324
Posted By SeaWolf
bm - 1-4 oz, try the lami gsb1201m. if not that,...

bm - 1-4 oz, try the lami gsb1201m. if not that, the 1322 is better for that lure range then the 1321. the 1321 tops out comfortably around 3 in my opinion. or else, go glass! sb1213m, you sissy!
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