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Rubber band and a bent out paper clip. Pull it straight off. Don't twist.

ditto

John, you'd best put some of the "special" Daiwa magic lube in that reel. It's gonna be hangin out with a whole flock of shimanews.

Where are you in Illinois. bring it to me. I'll fix it for a cup of starbucks.

The Clouser is a great choice, and so is a Deceiver. Try both

You got it! A 7'6" jig/worm rod, and a 6'8" jerkbait stick for brother Kent. I'm really liking that 6'8" blank. That will probably be the next blank I build for myself. After these two for Kent, I have three more in the queue. Then I can think about my next personal stick. He told me bought a Daiwa. I almost asked to whom am I speaking! LOL The sheriff of the Shimano posse, with a Daiwa? Is nothing sacred? The four rods I mentioned earlier in this thread are not for Kent. This was a local guy who wanted those. I told him there would be no warranty on three of them, so he backed off. I didn't have to.

Poor Boys for me as well.

I once had rod break look like that. I'd stepped on it prior to the break.

https://flyshack.com/DisplayCategory.aspx?CatID=15&pg=1&SortID=0 Check out the rabbit strip divers. I used to fly fish for bass a lot, and when I did, these were my most productive fly.

Pinochle.

A ten foot rod is going to have to sport a four foot handle to keep everybody from whining about it being tip-heavy.

I'm a boxing fan. Have been since I boxed in my young years. UFC just does nothing for me. Don't want to start an argument about it, in fact I won't debate it. I like boxing, so I watch that. I don't like UFC, so I don't watch that. Simple. There are a lot of really good boxers right now. Just wish the arsehole promoters were not blocking so many intriguing matches.

These two are not for me, so I won't get any fishing time with them. I'm impressed so far. Light, crisp, very straight and a neat subtle finish; a huge improvement over the previous blue painted version, at least in the looks department.

Always do.

Well, I just bought two of your new Eternity blanks and a sackful of F series titanium frame guides from Anglers Workshop. I will not be trimming these. LOL

^^this^^

thanks for the quick reply, and the very nice offer. The reason I asked is I have a guy who wants me to quote four rods built on the new Eternity blanks. A 6'2", a 6'6", a 6'9" and a 7'. I've had a couple more talks with this guy, and I'm starting to think his cheese has slipped off his cracker. I'll likely back away from this project.

If I trim a new blank, from the butt end, is the warranty void?

Several members build rods, but there is only one who is a forum sponsor. Look to the right for DVT. Contact Mike. He will take care of you, in top shelf fashion.

i used to have a shirt with that on it

never drink and derive

What was the last thing heard before it all went south? Hey, watch this!

and still relevant

a marriage is like a deck of cards, with only a few cards in it. Only takes two hearts and a diamond to get started. sometime later a club and a spade may be required.

the oil(fat) in avocados is mono-unsaturated.