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Ok...listen! I have not decieded on anything. Lots are assuming what i was going to anounce and no im not going to say what that was or is here and now! Secondly 2 things stopped me from keeping it going. But before i say any of that i will say this.. If you think its easy spending money, time and energy designing blanks and rods then the time and money it takes to " market" ( cause yes it costs money) shows , displays, advertising ..for a pimple market with the pie already cut up with dozens of rod choices you have no clue. Really!! No clue! Now Scooby, if you think i would take 200 blanks and just give them away to " market " the company your crazy. I might as well go and burn my house down cause that would be close to what i paid for it! Now the 2 things.. in March of 2018 shipping oversize margins were lowered to 8' and over.. not 8'1 and over ..8'.. the cost to ship a tube 108" at 1 1/2 ( weight not a factor as its alrready over size..is over $125 or more..( in fact i know its more cause i just did it to Fla for $215) To NJ..or Fla..or Mass. #2) the factory i was using was sold and closed! New owners only intrested in the large composite side of the buisness..ie..aircraft, military ect... 2 1/2) the design and making process of the one pc rods was a F@#$ night mare.. So now in order for me to just whip it back up and running means.. find a company to roll the blanks, a mostly total blank redesign as my blanks dont come from a catalog of choices like others do, finding a inexpensive way to build rods or build a shop here and train people to have out wrappers. I can break every thing i said above down into little sub catagories of total PIA. Lots and lots involved! From traveling to time spent training people! Going overseas...yeah NO! I would NEVER put the FSC name on a rod made over seas..not going to happen! The American rod manufactuer is becoming extinct. Are the choices from overseas bad?. I dont know! If I am bringing FSC back it wont be what it was which was no smaller then a bunch of the other surf rod companies out there. ..it would be in fact even smaller.. very custom and not inexpensive! I will be completly honest and dont give a hoot if you laugh at me! I did Fiber Star Composites out of desire and pride which i still have! I wanted to prove a product could be made in the USA and not be super over priced and i did! I designed the rods for the North East not modified designs meant for else where! I did that! And would still be doing it if the factory didnt close. The shipping i could have delt with some how and was! Thanks to everyones kind words!
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Too many variables to do that.. weather, line, reel, weight, the person's ability..
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Their number system seems to be letter prefix, then my guess is the mandrel or tool number. Then length of part!! They number stuff like a private contractor in this type of work would use!!
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Does This Fiberglass Rod Have A Square Cross Section?
Surfmaster250 replied to lichum's topic in Main Forum
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how to proceed to coat all the blank?
Surfmaster250 replied to rico.29's topic in Rod Building Forum
I used a single stage clear and tints. But back when I first did this I used Duplicolor spray for wheels that was transparent. It worked ok and was limited to a few colors.. -
I know very little about ODM.. Other then the owner and the few staff they have who all seem very nice!! I wish them luck in this surf arena that is way over crowded to begin with..
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Not sure where you get your info at but this isn't remotely close to true.. Supply and demand is the problem. We are a small factory and we make rods and blanks everyday.. We don't have a large dealer network cause we can't keep up with demand.. Besides we want to stay small to insure the custom style build and our quality doesn't suffer a We'll be around for a long time!!
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New only in name.. Wade Cunningham and his cousin Bill Buchanan have a history in rod and tackle. Both of their fathers one ran Fenwick production the other Sevenstrand. Wade also started Seeker way back in the late 80's..
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Wondering since Dick Posey the owner of Lamiglas passing what direction the company will take. My hope is it continues as it has and is not bought up by big corp. Like Pure Fishing which would be the death of one of if not the oldest blank and rod companies left in the world. Interesting how fast changes can take place in this industry!!
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Fiberstar Marauder 1327 and. Predator SB-1267
Surfmaster250 replied to Fall fish's topic in Main Forum
The video above is what I like to see.. Get them rods bent and dirty. -
Sabre Coastbuster!!
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Fiberstar Marauder 1327 and. Predator SB-1267
Surfmaster250 replied to Fall fish's topic in Main Forum
Deep Waters, that is awesome. Nice fish and thanks for the kind words guys. Funny but I have found that even prostaff from other companies are buying my rods.. I don't know!! Says something.. Must be doing something right ! Christopher love those pictures. I want copies of them. -
Look at rods designs and lots are based of of Fly rods, a salmon rod is very much like as fly rod and a surfrod is very much like a beefier salmon rod..
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Asbury Park Fishing Flea Market 2015
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