Will ..... I actually chose the SW 764 because it was close in bend profile and lure weight rating, to the IM SWB 805. One thing I also noticed when I was selecting a blank, is according to the web...
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Will ..... I actually chose the SW 764 because it was close in bend profile and lure weight rating, to the IM SWB 805. One thing I also noticed when I was selecting a blank, is according to the web...
3 that I just completed recently. The casting rod is built on an NFC MB725 C6O2 X ray blank. NFC XO skeleton reel seat / grip, with Fuji T2 guides. Black titanium with SIC rings. Rod weight : 3.35...
I'm wanting to build a rod for smaller swimbait and glide baits for bass. 1 1/2 oz - 3 oz max size baits. I've already ordered two blanks from NFC, the Delta SW764, and SW765, so I'm not really...
The way Willwork4fish described, cutting it flush with the rear of the grip and extending from there, is a great idea. Definitely something I'll keep in mind, should the need ever arise in the...
You'll need to extend the blanks. If you have a scrap rod laying around, I'd use pieces of it to extend the blanks. I'd cut the scrap rod so that I could get about 3" of the blank extension piece to...
Will, no problem. Glad it helps. And I totally get what you're saying as far as cost. Heck, a 25H T2, black titanium with SIC ring from Mud Hole is $56.55 on its own. So about the same cost as an...
Will, as a less expensive option in guides with titanium frames, you might want to consider the American Tackle Ti Forged guides. I have a set of those using the 20H KR guide grouping in black...
If you're talking you wouldn't notice the difference in the weight of the same guide trains in titanium with Torzite rings and titanium with SIC rings, then I would have to agree. But if you're...
When I mentioned the hand made looking box I received from NFC some years back, it was right when they introduced the X ray blanks. The blank was in two pieces. After contacting NFC I told them I...
That definitely sucks, and certainly not letting the USPS totally off the hook, but if that is the package it came in, in the back ground, it appears to be a box. Not the best package for sending a...
I've almost always had very fast responses from NFC when it comes to an order, or a question about one of the blanks I've received. In fact, of late I have had more than outstanding responses from...
It does look really nice, but line tie on the lip, I'd say you can pretty much kiss it goodbye at some point. Looks sweet though.
I just picked up a new Chronarch MGL from Tackle Warehouse. I have yet to use it, but if it casts a good as my Curado 150 MGLs and I see no reason as to why it won't, then it is going to be a super...
Macsimus ... thank you again for the reply. VERY much appreciated. I like what you're saying about how the steering reacts. I was wondering if there was any noticeable lag, but from what you said, it...
Macsimus, thank you very much for the reply and dimensions. Very much appreciated. I just measured my foot pedal recess well and I think it should fit. The flat portion of the bottom of the well...
Question on the pedal size of the Tour Pro, and the mounting bracket? I have a 24V, 75 lb thrust Tour Edition that I got back in 2014, Absolutely love it, but I want to get a Tour Pro for the spot...
Yeah Will, I don't use the thin locking nut. Nothing is even epoxied on in that picture. I trim the thread barrel way down and use an EVA nub like you can see in the other pictures, that closes off...
Will, thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it. And I just use my power wrapper to make the grips. Because of the direction my wrapper spins, I have to disconnect the track section with the motor...
Will, looks good. And I agree. I started building my own cork grips a couple of years ago. It's definitely my most fun part of rod building. I was actually like you and didn't really like cork grips...
If you're ripping the bait from grass to trigger strikes, you need the higher powered rod or you're not going to be able to do what you need to do.
The number 4 KVDs are the ticket. I know my...
Well ..... at least we're both chuckling
MadYakker, when I first started building I used LS Supreme in both regular formula and high build. I don't build a lot of rods, so even just the 4 oz kit lasts me me a long time. I found that the LS...
JJohnSind, I haven't weighed a set of casting guides, so I'll have to kind of take your word for how much they weigh. I say "kind of" because I have weighed sets of spinning rod guides. Same size...
When I talk about balance I'm not talking about rod balance, I'm talking about rod and reel balance. And as far as the biggest balance influencer being the reel .......... not really. In fact I would...
Way better options. Especially for a spinning rod.
