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  1. i was watching a show with my buddies and at first i thought he had a coventional upside down lol until i saw the neck. I'll stick with my stellas for spinning lol
  2. Head over to "bottom fishing" and they will crap and puke all over avets and seiglers :D, I use spinning reels for surf and have no intention of birds nesting casting reels with my crap casting skills.
  3. what's it for? leader? I thought a stiff leader is preferred. That being said, my buddy was using 20# gold label without issues except a dropper loop kept pulling out on the normal 4-6 turns. had to go a bit higher to hold the knot for the fluke teaser.
  4. It's a very lightweight reel compared to what it can do. But it's a lever drag, which is frowned upon in the northeast waters for bottom fishing in general, but it's more than capable and comes with lifetime warranty. For fluke, even a small baitcaster can reel up 10+lb doormats these days with 10lb braid so I don't think there is a worry there. Even for blackfish it's great compared to the star drag in it's price point and size that are usually an ounce or two heavier. it compares to a 100 size baitcaster with a bit taller profile. pictures for reference below.
  5. I was on the Big Mohawk on Sunday and the guy next to me (Tony) kept saying, "My buddy Mick always says,"F-Fluke"." Reminded me of your motto.
  6. Academy has these for $95 + Tax. 50% off retail. @scoobydoo - I don't know if you get affiliate bonus for other sites, but figured I should give you a shout if you can.
  7. Philly North Suburb Thanks Capt, I was looking at spiral wrap discussions and also looked at my spiral wrapped tsunami for reference and saw builders seemed to use single foot guides on the underside like a spinning rod. Also, was asking if I should order an extra size 8 (tube size) in ring size 8 since the rod spec says "7.5*" nominal and vary by blank? or just a 7.5 tube size in size 8 ring size?
  8. Hi Guys, Thanks for the help in advance! I decided on building a tog rod on XC 732 blank, but have a few questions regarding components and wanted to check with you guys to make sure I am buying the right stuff. Blank: Rodgeeks XC732 from rodgeeks Components from mudhole: Reel Seat: Fuji DPMS size 20 Handle: Foregrip - 6 inch tapered, inside diameter 0.5inches (next size up is 5/8"), Rear grip - 14inch straight, inside diameter 0.5inches (next size up 5/8") Guides for Spiral Wrap - Fuji Black Alconite Guides - double foot BKWAG 16, 12, 10, 8, single foot BLAG 8, 8, 8, tip BFAT 8 tube size 7.5 Questions 1. Diameter of the blank is 15.2mm - 14.88mm (0-24 inches from the butt) or approx 0.6 inchees or 3/5" which is pretty close to 5/8", should I just get the 5/8" or hand ream the handles to fit? 2. Is there a recommended butt cap? 3. tip per rodgeeks is 7.5, assuming this is tube size, should I order a size 8 also? 3. Are my components reasonable? This will be my first build so I have been just reading and reading but I see more commentary around freshwater fishing than saltwater online.
  9. Gents, trying to gather some info. What are the recommended light spinner blank with sensitivity for a blackfish jig spinner? I was thinking Rodgeeks XC 730, or Rodgeeks C4 (like SCIV). I am familiar with SCIV blanks on SC legend tourney and SCIII blank on AVID inshore and knowing these are graphite blanks vs XC730 being a blend, I wasn't sure how it would compare?
  10. I've been absorbing all of the info on this forum and others as well. Initially, I wanted to just repair few rod guides but then I saw the prices of higher end blanks and figured as a diy guy this is right up my alley. But I am still researching. My initial goal is to build a tog rod on a Rodgeeks XC 732 or a 733 as posts and videos by billy40 across the internet inspired me to look into the rod but the $350 entry price is preventing me from ordering it directly from him. I am putting together an order list for a tog rod but the components are a whole new beast - choice of guides, reel seat size, handle configuration. The turnkey musky kit comes with a MHX musky blank that they sell for $120, but they discount it like 60% for the kit so I was wondering how this would work as a tog rod for first build as i've been seeing sharpies use musky rods for tog as well. I appreciate all of the replies! I think I've found something I will definitely enjoy. My interest in making/poring my own jigs quickly went sideways due to the health risks associated with lead and having 3 little kids running around the house.
  11. All, I am considering on purchasing a Turnkey set from mudhole for $199, as it seems to a steep discount, specifically the MHX musky rod version. It is a 8' MH rod, but I was thinking of getting saltwater components as my first build. Any recommendations on the handle (that handles rod clamp) and guides (budget guides) for use for Tog? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated.
  12. I "heard' that this past Sunday, Mimi IV had a $2500 blackfish tourney with 20+ anglers, result - 6 keepers total.... blackfish gone for the season? I was hoping to get out one more time due to missing so many weekends due to awful weather.
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