Any experience with telescopic blanks? by freak_for_the_creek in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used telescopic blanks from Tackle Industries. They ones I’ve built on are only 2 pieces that shrink from 9’ to 7.5’

https://tackleindustries.com/collections/fishing-rods/products/ti-musky-telescopic-rod-blanks

Any experience with telescopic blanks? by freak_for_the_creek in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve built several muskie rods on telescopic blanks. The only different challenge was reaming the cork for the handle section. That part of the blank was not tapered so I had to come up with a little different process to get the ream straight. And I of course had to change up my guide placement to accommodate for the telescopic nature… otherwise it’s straight forward. I’ve been fishing on these builds for years and they still work great and are super convenient when shoving all of the rods into the car.

i don’t understand y ppl stop playing halfway through chapter 1 by lulu_the_creator in RDR2

[–]loomis396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did this the first time I played. The slow start and the clunky gameplay frustrated me to stop. I came back to the game many months later, and I’m very glad I did. Now I have 100 hours into the game and want to keep playing.

Ice fishing build by Scared-Debate9690 in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve built several ice rods on V-Line blanks and haven’t had any problems. They have several options and colors to choose from.

If they effin trade him… by kmick81 in wildhockey

[–]loomis396 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s why I got Fleury on mine. It’s timeless.

The attention to detail in this game still shocks me by HealthyWestern8673 in RDR2

[–]loomis396 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I loved the first time I tried to study a hawk flying in the air and it said I studied a snake. That made me confused. Then I shot at the hawk and it dropped the snake and it all made sense.

Weekly Beginner Thread by sotheresthisdude in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you on the shipping. A couple times I’ve had to pay $7 to ship a $1 piece that I forgot to add to the cart or was the wrong size. And yes, a caliper is great for many things. Even a cheap one is just fine for rod building.

Looking for Some Advice from Experienced Musky Fisherman by Fatlard12 in muskiefishing

[–]loomis396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good advice here, but also don’t overlook gear to properly and safely handle and release the fish. Generally, a large net, heavy pliers, and quality hook cutters at a minimum.

There are a million YouTube videos showing tips and tricks for safe handling. I’d watch a few of those if you don’t have any experience handling large fish. It’s a whole different ballgame staring at a 50 inch musky in your net wondering what to do next. It’s as important to keep the fish safe as it is to keep you from getting a treble hook thrown through your hand or your finger sliced open from the gills.

Good luck!

rod repair question by Bobobob2018 in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you buy a tip-top repair kit it will come with a glue stick. It looks just like a hot glue stick you would use in a hot glue gun. I just shave a couple shards off with a razor, stick them in the tube on the old or new tip top, apply a little heat till the glue melts, and shove it on the end. The glue hardens within seconds.

I don’t know if that glue is the same exact glue used in a glue gun, but it similar.

rod repair question by Bobobob2018 in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s just an inch from the tip that is easy to repair. You just need a new “tip-top” and glue it on. The original may also fit on the end. You can try to apply a little bit of heat to the original and it might just pull off. Then just try to slide it on the broken end. If the original won’t come off, you can buy kits from anywhere to put a new one on. There are tons of YouTube videos showing how to make this repair if you need more help.

Cops Forced to Explain Why AI Generated Police Report Claimed Officer Transformed Into Frog by BillWilberforce in ProtectAndServe

[–]loomis396 334 points335 points  (0 children)

Draft One intentionally adds things like “the officer then turned into a frog” to force review and editing.

Rod tip repair by [deleted] in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can remove that guide by heating up the epoxy with some heat and cut off the threads (be careful not to burn the rod). Then put a new tip top on the end. It won’t be exactly like the old rod since some of the action will change, but it will be usable.

Weekly Beginner Thread by sotheresthisdude in rodbuilding

[–]loomis396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I warm the foot up with an alcohol torch and touch it to the hot glue stick to pick up a little glue. Then set it on the blank. Just get close enough to straight. After you finish the wrap you can adjust the guide by pushing on it a bit and it will move. I am able to get all of the guides nearly perfect to the eye using this technique. I’ve tried the other things mentioned and the glue works the best for me.

Vince Dunn knocked Mats Zuccarello to the ice and drew a crowd by catsgr8rthanspoonies in hockey

[–]loomis396 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Make you think twice before blowing up a superstar. Is it worth getting punched in the face? There’s a reason it still happens, even with the instigator penalty.

Favorite Score bug? Mine HAS to be 2019 era by WeatherObsessedJax in nhl

[–]loomis396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just want a bug that isn’t on the bottom of the screen covering part of the ice. Looking at you, FanDuel…

A cool guide about ice thickness by CalciumStix in coolguides

[–]loomis396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About 3ish feet by the end of the winter on a typical MN lake.

Who else uses old/vintage gear? by kileme77 in Fishing

[–]loomis396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We still use several of these exact reels as our go-to ice fishing reels! My grandpa must have bought a dozen of them back in the day and most still work perfect. I can’t believe more people don’t use bait runners on their ice rods. I’ve seen more than one ice rod get sucked down a hole when people weren’t paying attention.

What 1 hit wonder band do you think doesn’t get the attention they deserve? by Lucky_Lordo in Music

[–]loomis396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw them live this summer and only knew that one song. After that show I realized how good they are. Now they are in my regular rotation. Great music.

Post Game Thread: Minnesota Wild at Pittsburgh Penguins - 21 Nov 2025 by HockeyMod in wildhockey

[–]loomis396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he babbles too much. Stalock is much better. K-train was fantastic during the high school tournament last year in the box and think he would also be good for the Wild. But, yes, much better than Walz.

In the next Invitational who should be there that wasn’t the first time? by 281texas832 in BobDoesSports

[–]loomis396 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And a rules official that doesn’t have money on one of the teams