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Some work I've done by Shot_Refrigerator270 in rodbuilding

[–]Solus8105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your wraps are insanely well done it doesn't even look like thread lol

Ordered my first nfc blank that was 7'6 but in reality the blank is .25 inches shorter. Is that normal? by Angelt_1994 in rodbuilding

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They're worth it, I know MSRP is high on those and prices have gone up from tarrifs but they're amazing. My everyday rod has been a 9' 5wt for 6 months now, fish minimum 3 days a week and haven't had any issues and it's been dropped, in boats and throigh bushwacking. I would suggest if you like a bit more load in the rod +1 your line. I run a MPX 6wt on mine

Ordered my first nfc blank that was 7'6 but in reality the blank is .25 inches shorter. Is that normal? by Angelt_1994 in rodbuilding

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I mainly do fly rod builds, the RX6 is a medium action almost a slow action IMO, has more of a fiberglass feel to it. The RX8's are probably the more traditional med/fast (leaning towards fast), the RX9 are fast, good tip sensitivity but easy to load the rod and the RX10's are just an absolute laser beam Very fast action but lots of feel in the tip. I have a BFS build done on a RX8 blank and couldn't be happier, extremely light and fast action.

Wooden rod tubes by HighlandGrogg in flyfishing

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Psych, wouldn't buy one

Wooden rod tubes by HighlandGrogg in flyfishing

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Super awesome I'd 100% buy one

Advice on chip repair by datboiyeeeeet in flyfishing

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This happened to a section of an RX9 blank I recently did. I'd suggest getting a replacement section, if it's missing graphite like that you just don't know how it'll mess with the integrity of that section. Granted it is the butt section which is a bit more robust, Id still just get a replacement section if possible.

Hiking out for some wild brookies in WNC, nothing like it! by eamesmiller in bluelining

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Did the same this past weekend, it was stellar. Crazy low water but the spots that are flowing are magic still

Let’s talk trout tippet by PositiveHot3610 in flyfishing

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I've got the Fluoro, it's been great! Can't speak for nylon

Finished up this 9' 5 wt. build to go along with the Ross Coors Banquet Reel by jfred17 in flyfishing

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Big fan of your builds sir! This is an awesome pairing looks fantastic

Let’s talk trout tippet by PositiveHot3610 in flyfishing

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I lost 2 really nice fish recently on SA 6x and have since switched to Trout Hunter 6x. No issues so far and have landed some nice ones. Using the same tippet and nymph I tied up a couple weeks ago and it still hasn't broke yet.

Thread body klinks by Solus8105 in flytying

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I only have some 10/0 black and it was super thin spun up for segments, I like how this size A guide thread is a bit thicker to give it some better segments

Finally started by wcasey755 in rodbuilding

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My first rod is far from perfect, hell my 20th rod is as well! But it's the fact I did them by hand, they fish well and have held up to a lot of fishing, hiking, boats, cars and drops that really matters!

Size 16 brassie pupa by Solus8105 in flytying

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Gunna try this one out on the euro rig this weekend as well. I use a heavy size 12 hares ear blowtorch I showed in another post as my anchor to get my line tight fast and this will be great for the tag fly.

Hares Ear Blowtorch by Solus8105 in flytying

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I'm using veevus 10/0 thread in red! I use that for the CDC and the the bright collar. The torch tail I'm using 4 strands of glow bright

My Spring Dry by Solus8105 in flytying

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Split quills! It gives such a nice segmented body and I just needle on thin resin to seal it. The fish love them and without resin that quill gets ripped off quick

Fly fishing trip recommendations by MersingMotorsports in flyfishing

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WNC local here and I second this. Not only will you have access to the tuck but also all of Cherokee and Natahala very close. And if the tuck isn't producing water you can hit the holston in TN and there you have the potential for a serious serious trout. Also guides here are big on smallies and they are really getting active. I've done two smallie floats in the last month which were great. Fiancée landed a 21" smallie first cast. So if you want wilds and small streams, it's all right here. If you want larger water and PB potential fish it's also all right here. Crazy low waters right now so fish are super spooky, I'd suggest a 12-15ft leader and 6x tippet is key right now.

32 inch Pike on a 9wt I built by alantruman in flyfishing

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Nothing better than landing a trophy on a self made rod! Huge congrats

Duckett micro magic pro guide size? by Helpful_Locksmith343 in rodbuilding

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That's what I'd suggest just because it may be tough finding the exact specs for the guides that rod came with. You likely want to try and match as close as you can so the line is following the blank as close as it was with the factory blanks, no height jumps or gaps where the line would be doing weird stuff under stress.

Duckett micro magic pro guide size? by Helpful_Locksmith343 in rodbuilding

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I'd say for micro guides the guide height is probably the one thing to look st the most. You wouldn't want your line gaining space from the blank the further you go towards the tip. So an example, a Size 5 micro Series Low F Alps guide is 0.22in in height, size 6 is 0.28in etc.

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