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by bigbaitfishing
Mon Apr 10, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: NFC SWB 807-1 IM
Replies: 5
Views: 5329

Re: NFC SWB 807-1 IM

why did you go with a spinning tip guide ? on a casting tip guide the brace would be on the bottom ( spinning tip guide the brace is on the top like the one you have ) otherwise , nice rod build It's beneath blank. Just took pic upside down. Spiral wrapped rod. ;) all my casting rods are spiral wra...
by bigbaitfishing
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:13 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: NFC SWB 807-1 IM
Replies: 5
Views: 5329

Re: NFC SWB 807-1 IM

why did you go with a spinning tip guide ? on a casting tip guide the brace would be on the bottom ( spinning tip guide the brace is on the top like the one you have ) otherwise , nice rod build
by bigbaitfishing
Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Looking for a blank
Replies: 2
Views: 2566

Re: Looking for a blank

checked out the line up of NFC 8' MB HM blanks recently , i'll pass !! i am waiting for the new versions of the Ultra MBX blanks to come out soon .... \:D/
by bigbaitfishing
Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Casting Rods... What will you spend?
Replies: 72
Views: 180097

Re: Casting Rods... What will you spend?

i chose $351 - $450 , i only have customs , they average at that price but have one that is around $500
by bigbaitfishing
Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: ygk gsoul 112
Replies: 8
Views: 5747

Re: ygk gsoul 112

has anyone tried Sunline Castaway ???
by bigbaitfishing
Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Smaller Spinning Reels
Replies: 13
Views: 8208

Re: Smaller Spinning Reels

Since reel specifications are normally considered when configuring and building spinning rods, it seems reasonable to rethink, or perhaps question the choice of reel if braided line will be used. It’s kind of a “chicken/egg” issue. With the trend toward the use of braided lines (with or without lea...
by bigbaitfishing
Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Piece of jewel - NFC MB 705 HM
Replies: 8
Views: 5895

Re: Piece of jewel - NFC MB 705 HM

rod came out nice !! was really contemplating an MB 806 HM but can't get to much info on the blank , gonna stick to another Phenix Ultra 707
bye the way , your rear grip is built like i like mine , minimalistic !!!!! ;)
by bigbaitfishing
Sun Dec 04, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: 13 Fishing Product Support
Topic: handle bearings
Replies: 7
Views: 6825

Re: handle bearings

i was right the bushing is connected to the post so i can't remove it ..
by bigbaitfishing
Sun Dec 04, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: 13 Fishing Product Support
Topic: handle bearings
Replies: 7
Views: 6825

Re: handle bearings

iabass8 wrote:replace therm with bearings..
thanks , when i took the knob off , i thought the bushing was attatched to the post .
by bigbaitfishing
Sat Dec 03, 2016 3:41 am
Forum: 13 Fishing Product Support
Topic: handle bearings
Replies: 7
Views: 6825

handle bearings

is there any upgrades to make the handle knobs spin better ? seems like they are really hampered by the bushing closest to the handle , any tricks or tips ???
by bigbaitfishing
Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: 13 Fishing Product Support
Topic: handle nut for lefty reels ...
Replies: 3
Views: 4970

Re: handle nut for lefty reels ...

called 13 fishing just now and Matt answered my question that the trickshop handle nut DOES work on both right and left hand reels :D

thank you Matt for answering my questions , much appreciated =D>
by bigbaitfishing
Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:17 am
Forum: 13 Fishing Product Support
Topic: handle nut for lefty reels ...
Replies: 3
Views: 4970

Re: handle nut for lefty reels ...

any left hand reel owners out there ? have you tried using the trick shop handle nut on your reel ???? :-k
by bigbaitfishing
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: 13 Fishing Product Support
Topic: handle nut for lefty reels ...
Replies: 3
Views: 4970

handle nut for lefty reels ...

are you making handle nuts for the left hand reels ?? i'm going to purchase a Concept A this Black Friday , i wanted to order a Matte black handle nut but there is no designation for the left hand reels .
by bigbaitfishing
Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Braid lb for swimbaits
Replies: 19
Views: 11377

Re: Braid lb for swimbaits

try some Sunline FX2 in 60 lb.
by bigbaitfishing
Sun Sep 25, 2016 4:34 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Looking for a unicorn, a slighter faster NRX 843 MBR
Replies: 2
Views: 3022

Re: Looking for a unicorn, a slighter faster NRX 843 MBR

Point Blank is making some very fast blanks. St. Croix's blanks have been quite fast as well. I haven't had the ability to measure up an NRX blank since they're not available to builders. So, a factual analysis is something I can't provide. can you post some blanks that compare to point blank blank...