bingsbaits
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In the Beginning
Ran into my favorite rod builder today and he had a bag of parts for me. Once I found him.   Working on building my first rod. Rainshadow RX7 8'6" 4wt. Fitted my first reel seat and grip. One tip for you other beginners, Don't slide the reel seat on upside down when you have the blank coated with epoxy.  Thank God I had the alchohol handy. Thanks for the help Skip.. Couple pics.  
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/11 19:22:48
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RE: In the Beginning
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mohawksyd
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/11 21:28:06
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Next he'll be raising his own feesh.
Lots of luck, Bing. Looks like you're well on your way!!
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/11 22:11:42
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4wts are for unicorn farmers......
Looks really nice duud.
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/11 22:48:35
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sweet rod duud...I give you guys credit...
HINT...if you wait long enough outside the bob evans you'll find him...
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bingsbaits
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/11 23:04:58
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"There is a pleasure in Angling that no one knows but the Angler himself". WB
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/12 06:14:41
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Nice ! Bings your my frikkin idol !
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/12 09:09:11
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OH yea baby!!! that looks sweeeeet!!! I have avoided the temptation to start building rods.... Flies are a lot cheaper to make, and you don't get too upset when you mess one up....  Now all you need to do is slap on the reel, grab some flies, find a stream and have at it... Good luck and I hope the rod will catch a lot of fish.
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/12 09:28:21
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The 8'6" 4 wt rainshadow is a great blank. I've built both the 2 pc and 4 pc and they are both very nice. They are really good PA trout rods since they are light enough to fish great all day, but they have just enough power to throw on a WF5 and a streamer. In fact, it will be worth trying both a 4 and 5 wt line on it and see what you prefer. I liked it with a hefty 4 wt line, but if you're only fishing with 10-15' of line out you'll definitely want the 5.
This blank is also a great nymph/indicator blank for light nymphing. A tiny smudge of biostrike and a pair of #16's with a #4 shot is about perfect.
Enjoy!
Thanks
Rick
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bingsbaits
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/12 19:02:32
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Thanks guys..... Got the first wraps done and almost ready for epoxy...   
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/12 19:55:45
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Bings. Make sure you use a slow RPM motor to turn the rod while the epoxy/finish is drying. The first rod I build (many years ago)I put the finish on the wapping in the evening and when I checked the rod in the morning all the finish had saged to the lower side of the rod. Great looking rod!
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/13 11:47:47
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bing you are in trouble now I built 5 new one for myself this winter do not know were I am going to put them LOL
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/13 13:34:50
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Beautiful work Bing. Can't wait to see the finish! Hope you post some pics of it!
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/14 08:04:02
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ORIGINAL: flyfishindave
bing you are in trouble now I built 5 new one for myself this winter do not know were I am going to put them LOL
I could store a couple for you for a few years.
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/14 09:37:46
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I like the green wraps... Just in time for St. Patrick's day!!! Now all you need is some good weather to get out and take it for a test drive or test fish I guess.... I bet you will be very proud when you land your first fish with this beautiful creation. Good luck and post pictures...
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DarDys
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/14 09:54:20
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Very nice work Bing.
You will need to bring it down to the Little J once the hatches start.
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/14 20:10:22
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RE: In the Beginning
2011/03/14 21:52:44
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Lookin good......:)... 
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