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Mullet Run 2020 Mullet Migration lets go fishing in florida

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by BoatlessFisherman » Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:26 pm » in Broward County

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Thought I would post a thread so anyone that would like to post what they are seeing the next 2 months could and others could ask questions here.

Jacksonville to Miami
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Fishing was tough today but persevered. Two bluefish (one of them lost to worn line on the flip) and a snook on bottom rig w live sand perch. Sabiki brought sand perch, croaker, 2 juvenile bonefish, 2...

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Hey its been a while say.

I just what to say Hey and hope all is well (tommy :reeling:

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So Perfect move last time we got some marine equipment to catch some big one

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by BoatlessFisherman » Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:30 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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To read alot because people don't want to necessarily rewrite the same thing over and over again in every post asking a basic question.

We like to say put your time in because to learn something you...

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Expect here ? Spam spam and more spam

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fishnfool73

Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:16 am
RIP-- Tommy Shook---AKA-- ZEBCO

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by BoatlessFisherman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:12 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????
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100_1009a.JPG I am sorry to say that an Old friend has passed and he was so Young, I will miss fishing the runs and Muttons with you, you will always be in my memory and I am greatly saddened by this...

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Same to you but more of it
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Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:38 am
Old Pier-Surf-Inlet Reports can be found

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Neverfrayed

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by BoatlessFisherman » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:27 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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I have moved the old pier reports to

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20-30lb red caught today from matanzas

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Neverfrayed

Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:54 pm

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Reel Deel custom Rods HAPPY customer!

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LINESIDER

« Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:31 am
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by swordfish » Sun Dec 28, 2014 3:23 pm

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Here is a rod built by Gonesharkfishin and Linesider for a Van Staal VS150! One of a kind, hell of a rod! It was built for the Boss as a christmas gift! I'll let the craftsmen fill in details on blank...

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i have a real hard time posting pics..there to large to upload from phone directly..so i have to Photobucket,then re size and upload.. freakin mission

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LINESIDER

Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:31 am
8 foot rod for Avet MXL

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mvnray

« Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:19 pm
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by bdawk2020 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:24 pm

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So I got a new Avet MXL for Christmas from my girl. Looking to pair it with an 8 foot rod to make bridge fishing a bit easier but also having some versatility for other applications. Currently looking...

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the Star Aerial Boat Rod EX530H is 8ft and 30-50. I have one and it works well with 4-5oz. It's 90$ at west marine but 80$ on tackledirect.

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mvnray

Tue Dec 30, 2014 1:19 pm
Rainshadow RCLB70XL

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gruntking

« Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:03 am
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by Miami_Chris » Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:31 pm

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Any of the builders on here have any experience with this blank? Looking to get a couple general purpose spinners build up (15lb mono), and like the idea of a composite blank with a light tip.

Are...

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i own one but ive heard all kinds of rumors when i tell people what kind of blank it is

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gruntking

Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:03 am
Need info on getting a few custom rods made

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LINESIDER

« Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:26 am
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by phillybass » Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:20 am

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I been looking and thought about having a few custom rods made. I will need a rod for a penn 309 vintage reel. I'm going to go with at least 1 penn 209 and I'll need a couple 10' plus spinning rods...

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yep. size and length of grips, style butt cap/gimble,colors,guides, i could make to function best with a certain reel etc...

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LINESIDER

Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:26 am
Help with Rod for Avet sx

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MrEnigma

« Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:06 pm
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by MrEnigma » Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:01 pm

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The time has finally come to get a rod for my Avet sx. I plan to use it for a lighter tackle setup with 20 lb. mono (sticking with mono until I learn to cast, so if I have to cut up a birds nest it...

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Just grabbed a 7' Star Stellar Lite, rated for 15-25 lb. Hoping this works out well. Was torn between this and the St. Croix Mojo Inshore, but the slightly lower price, made in USA, and (albeit...

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MrEnigma

Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:06 pm
Phenix Axis HAX-720XH

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goggleye

« Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:28 pm
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by BacolodBoy77 » Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:38 pm

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Finally able to do some wrapping again after being on sabbatical for over one year. I went with a new Phenix Axis HAX-720XH blank, Fuji components, and a simple fade wrap. Paired it with an old school...

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beautiful rod great craftsmanship

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goggleye

Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:28 pm
Mystery Reel for the Swap Shop

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aha14750

« Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:56 pm
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by aha14750 » Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:38 pm

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I found this reel this Sunday at the swap shop and after playing around with it I was it was in good shape for the price. I asked the guy and he told me it was a Okuma but the front decal fell off and...

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Found it, It was a Shakespeare Tidewater. Good thing I didn't pay too much lol

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aha14750

Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:56 pm
Suggestions for a 40lb conventional reel for 9ft bottom rod

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LINESIDER

« Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:28 pm
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by mvnray » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:36 pm

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I have been doing some research on what reel to get. I'm thinking about getting a accuplate jigmaster 500 or shimano torium 30 but can't decide. I prefer star drags and something not too bulky. Any...

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Try the daiwa saltist. It's Level drag but claims to have a good free sooo.

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LINESIDER

Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:28 pm
camo stand up and matching phenix spinner

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ilovefishing

« Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:28 am
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by reelemin » Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:40 pm

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60-100lb stand up rod and a matching phenix 40-100lb spinner to match!! i love these they came out beautiful!

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Always top notch work

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ilovefishing

Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:28 am
Old rods and reels from the closet

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Wolfy-hound

« Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:26 pm
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by Wolfy-hound » Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:29 pm

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Literally from the closet. I got some pictures.

Opinions? Ideas?

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I can't get more details until my flooring is done in that room.

Mostly more details, but I don't fly fish so I'll probably get rid of them.

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Wolfy-hound

Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:26 pm
Old shimano baitrunner means a lot to me

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Rare

« Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:59 pm
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by kblue » Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:16 am

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My 4500B baitrunner broke again while fishing on Jensen Causeway last weekend. Reel couldn't get out of bait runner mode no matter what I did.
When other reel died on me, it becomes a good excuse to...

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Cool

That means the black one will soon fulfill its purpose again and see some fish

:biglaugh:

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Rare

Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:59 pm
Split Grip Marble

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ilovefishing

« Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:39 pm
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by permitchaser » Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:45 am

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Didn't want to forget how to marble ,guides won't be marble wrap with same colors ...

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looks nice

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ilovefishing

Thu Oct 30, 2014 4:39 pm
Spinning Reel right hand or left hand?

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kblue

« Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:52 pm
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by kblue » Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:24 pm

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It just could be me... Some people asking if I am left-handed after looking at my spinning reel.
I am right-handed. I configure my heavy spinning reels for right hand reeling (left-handy set up) and...

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Another of my species !!!

Maybe, I am 50% ambidextrous. I crank spinning reel with right or left hands depending on type of reel and rod.
But I never tried conventional with left-hand because I don't...

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kblue

Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:52 pm
Black n Orange

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permitchaser

« Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:43 pm
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by permitchaser » Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:38 pm
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Halloween its coming :reeling: this rod will be catching snooks on da professor's spots woo hoo I love this drama... :mrgreen:

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I wish I could take pics with 2 coats of epoxy ,the flash wont let you guys see anything .....
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permitchaser

Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:43 pm
Help Matching rods with reels

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HJared

« Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:38 am
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by Seapimp » Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:21 am

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Hi ive been fishing for the better part of 40 yrs . But i live up north ( ma. / nh. ) and heading down the keys for 6 months to do some fishing and need a little help with gear . I have a penn battle...

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i have a redbone xh 7' rated to 40lb on my battle 6000. They are pretty much the lightest rod you can find thats not over 200$ and you can feel everything. for the smaller 3000-4000 i would use the...

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HJared

Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:38 am
new penn 706 or new cabo 60

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Rare

« Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:21 am
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by dan » Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:20 am

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Can't decide on which to get I'm going to use it for tarpon and snook fishing. Please let me know what you think. Thank you.

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Spheros!

X2

Before you do check out

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Rare

Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:21 am
Strange sort of rod I saw

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kblue

« Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:12 am
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by Wolfy-hound » Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:28 pm

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Recently there was an advertised yard sale with a ton of fishing gear. As expected, most of it was very old stuff, stored in the garage for quite some time. I think the gentleman had run a bait/tackle...

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One of the poles(no reel on it) was short and very stout. It had a tiny pulley on the end instead of a regular eyelet type. There were large sturdy eyelets along the body but one near the bottom was...

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kblue

Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:12 am
new daytime swordfish rod

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Miami_Chris

« Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:00 pm
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by reelemin » Thu Sep 25, 2014 7:41 pm

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heres our new daytime time swordfishing rod, its a 60-100lb x-fast action rod with fuji sic guides alps titanium roller top guide aftco #4 80lb curved butt and snow camo fore grip

hope you like it is...

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Your work is off the hook, need to get you to build me some rods one of these days.

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Miami_Chris

Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:00 pm
Gator Glass Blank 15-30lb FS/FT or build

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LINESIDER

« Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:51 pm
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by LINESIDER » Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:31 pm

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Have had a couple of these blanks sitting around,would like to build them to custom rods for someone or sell/trade for other fishing/hunting gear..

Gator Glass MODEL U696H - 8FT - 15-30# - TIP 11.0 -...

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pmed

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LINESIDER

Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:51 pm
foul proof guide rust

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permitchaser

« Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:50 pm
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by HJared » Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:27 am

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anyone have any sugguestions for how to get rid of rust developing on foul proof guides? or should i just replace them when they get really bad?

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No need to replace guide or guides ,give em a call anyways you got nothing to loose.

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permitchaser

Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:50 pm
Conventional reels suggestions

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mattasunman

« Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:03 pm
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by mattasunman » Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:10 pm

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I want to get into casting conventional reels from the piers, I'm new to it. I know i will have to practice a lot to get the hang of it but i want to learn. I was wondering if anyone had any...

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The reel was nice I really liked it but I ended up selling the reel, it was an older model, and got more then what I paid for both the rod and reel. So I'm planning on using that money to buy a brand...

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mattasunman

Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:03 pm
4500b?

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gdm phil

« Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:32 pm
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by jmwands » Mon Sep 15, 2014 12:22 pm

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Hey all, just picked up a Baitrunner 4500b of $70 in like new condition. Hoping its worth it. Feels like glass reeling it. So nice,,,,

jm

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I had a 6500. one of the newer ones and had the gears striped with a small grover.

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gdm phil

Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:32 pm
Rod that came w baitrunner is junk, need replacement advice

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bigyellowtuna

« Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:22 am
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by bigyellowtuna » Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:15 am

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Bought an 8000d baitrunner a couple years ago via sports authority mail order (had gift cards to use up). It came with a way too flimsy / light shimano rod. I use the reel exclusively for pier...

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I don't use it for casting lures, mainly for pomps and live baiting. Thanks for the input...will check out some longer rods.

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bigyellowtuna

Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:22 am
Broke the top off my rod

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LINESIDER

« Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:53 am
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by HumanClaymore » Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:08 am

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So, I my 9' Tsunami Airwave met my ceiling fan last night. The two didn't get along so well. I've ordered a gluestick and new tip to try to repair, but I've never done this before. I pulled up a few...

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PMed U my number..ill be more than happy to give a helping hand to any Boatless member that needs rod repair.. just pay for parts

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LINESIDER

Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:53 am
10ft all roller marbled shark rod

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Cannible

« Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:01 pm
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by reelemin » Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:10 pm

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full roller winthrop 10ft unlimited shark rod.. red black and pearl marble

and of corse this rod is going to texas where everything is bigger!!!

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how much

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Cannible

Wed Aug 13, 2014 2:01 pm
14 ft heavy action rod from the other side of earth

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kblue

« Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:20 pm
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by kblue » Fri Aug 08, 2014 10:56 pm

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As Rare suggested to use long rod for permit bridge fishing, for next trip, I want to bring one of unusual rods that I bought as one of my collection from the other side of earth. The rod builder is...

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I know what you meant by leverage.

but this 14 ft had a lot of backbone, which is the reason I bought.
It may work as even slow-speed outrigger...hmm maybe not, it has too much carbon.

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kblue

Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:20 pm
sweet new hydro dipped camo shark rod!

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kblue

« Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:10 pm
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by reelemin » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:02 pm

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this is the first hydro dipped rod i have done.. i think its awesome!! came out very nice!

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I see.
He is profession rod builder...no wonder

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kblue

Fri Aug 01, 2014 9:10 pm
cleaning up my 9/0

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Eddie305

« Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:17 pm
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by Eddie305 » Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:18 pm

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So the 9/0 i bought not to long ago has a nice amount of greenish color rust/corrosion on it, and i want to get it all off, what would be the best way to clean it without taking the whole reel apart,...

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I always maintain my reels like crazy but just don't have the time to sit there for 2 hours to put the reel back together lol but thank you for the info I'm gonna put it in now

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Eddie305

Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:17 pm
Need advice about rod type

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woodbutcher62

« Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:24 am

by woodbutcher62 » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:24 am

Hello friends, I am new to the site and relatively new to salt water fishing. I live in NW Arkansas and only get to Florida once or twice a year. I want to do some surf fishing and need advice on...

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woodbutcher62

Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:24 am
Spinning Reels With Casting Rods?

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STRIZ

« Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:36 pm
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by Ham » Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:57 pm
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Are there fishermen who use spinning reels with bait casting rods? What are the advantages/disadvantages? I looked at a bait casting rod that has the features & feel that i like but i'm hesitant in...

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Lmao

I could not make it out by the pic.

Good stuff
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STRIZ

Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:36 pm
Something new...

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crashmister

« Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:13 am
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by BEOWULF » Sat Jul 12, 2014 2:13 pm

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Y'all see this wacky thing yet? :nilly:

UjMAcz2C4DQ

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This is a very specific fresh water reel. For its purpose, it's excellent. It's never going to see a fish over 4 lbs, and it's made to cast or present extremely light baits to very line and tackle shy...

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crashmister

Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:13 am
old rod info

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bigboyjames11

« Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:56 am
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by dave » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:38 am

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While cleaning out my late grand fathers attic I came across 2 old rods ,one is a 10 footer with a wooden butt and guides that a held on by thread only ( no epoxy). the other is a 8 footer with a cork...

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There might be some markings underneath the butt grips. Be careful when removing them.

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bigboyjames11

Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:56 am
Have anyone tried Bimini twist on braid line?

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kblue

« Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:30 am
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by kblue » Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:06 pm

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Just curious.

I did bimini twist on my 40 LB braid (but I didn't think bimini would work on braid.)
Well, today, I had a good result when I had to cut off the line by force.
Main line up to bimini...

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Thanks guys.

I was wondering because braid has no line stretching so it can't create line twist.
Maybe, 50 turns may make twist action? Didn't try that many.

I was always under impression that...

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kblue

Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:30 am
New Sustain SA10000FG

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fishaddict0916

« Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:31 am

by fishaddict0916 » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:31 am

Does anyone out there have any experience with the new Sustain 10000FG? If so, what is your opinion of it....either good or bad? Any feedback on it would be greatly appreciated!!

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fishaddict0916

Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:31 am
awesome st.croix inshores with accurate twin spin's

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reelemin

« Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:56 am
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by reelemin » Mon Jun 16, 2014 7:49 pm

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this is a awesome set of st.croix sv4 inshore rods set up for the accurate twinspins

these rods came out so light and they feel absoultly wonderful..!!
so well balanced with these reels!

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the combo with line on the reel,they weigh 15oz i could have cut some weight if i use smaller size guides,but they feel amazing!

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reelemin

Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:56 am
Custom Rod. It's a want not a need.

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Leadslinger

« Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:17 am
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by Leadslinger » Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:11 pm

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So I've decided to reward myself with a custom big water stick. I've looked around over in Naples but not much luck. Anyone have a builder recommendation, or is there someone on the board who might be...

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Fair enough, I'll give him a call. Thanks fellas.

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Leadslinger

Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:17 am
Setting The Drag On A Spinning Reel

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Sirsnookalot

« Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:20 am
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by Ham » Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:25 am

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I'm using either 2, 3 or 4 ounce sinkers. Should i set the drag (using a spring scale) before or after attaching the sinkers?

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IMO we never ever use a drag setting device on a spinning reel... it was always by feel and learning to
cup the spool when more drag was needed.. and Yes I agree too much overthinking will get you in...

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Sirsnookalot

Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:20 am
wtb stradic 5000fj handle

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bottomjerk

« Fri May 16, 2014 11:42 am

by bottomjerk » Fri May 16, 2014 11:42 am

as the title says need a replacement used handle for my stradic that i broke
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bottomjerk

Fri May 16, 2014 11:42 am
Need New Gear

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bottomjerk

« Fri May 16, 2014 11:37 am
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by bsutton29 » Wed May 14, 2014 5:36 pm

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Looking to upgrade my rods and reels. Wife has been nice enough to buy the cheap rods from time to time over the years but they dont seem to hold up. Looking to drop no more than $150 per set up right...

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are u looking for new or used gear
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bottomjerk

Fri May 16, 2014 11:37 am
Rod Blanks

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bottomjerk

« Fri May 16, 2014 11:35 am
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by regulator70 » Thu May 01, 2014 8:01 pm

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I'm getting rods built for different applications. What are some good rod blanks for shore snapper rods, boat snapper rods, heavy boat rods for grouper/amber jack/large snapper, and rods for trout and...

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depends where u are
rob crowder in stuart has an 8' 30-80 eglass blank that will do great for snapper and grouper alone he has other graffite blanks that will work for your inshore stuff too
and Brian...

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bottomjerk

Fri May 16, 2014 11:35 am
mid range surf combo

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thebradster73

« Sat May 10, 2014 6:38 pm

by thebradster73 » Sat May 10, 2014 6:38 pm

hey guys and gals!
I was hoping you guys could give me some suggestions on a rod/reel that would hold up well in surf conditions, I take pretty good care of my gear too. I do most of my surf fishing...

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thebradster73

Sat May 10, 2014 6:38 pm
Spinning Reel Question

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Sirsnookalot

« Thu Apr 17, 2014 1:35 am
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by Ham » Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:47 am

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What/which salt water spinning reels have the least amount of internal parts?

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The Z Series reels are back. Simplicity...that's how it was designed 50 years ago and that's how it's proudly made today in our Philadelphia manufacturing center. (from Penn's website)

You can also...

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Sirsnookalot

Thu Apr 17, 2014 1:35 am
Baitrunner Spinning Reels: Any Good?

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gruntking

« Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:37 pm
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by Ham » Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:10 am

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I'm considering one of the baitrunner spinning reels for salt water pier fishing . I would like it to accept a minimum of 200 yards of #20 lb monofilament line. What's available & how reliable are...

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I will bring a Baitrunner to your home and prepare a Power Point presentation on the reel and comparison to similar reels on the market. Or perhaps you can just google it and find the information you...

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gruntking

Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:37 pm
Penn Senator 12/0 Age

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david17

« Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:33 pm

by david17 » Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:33 pm

So I just bought a Senator 12/0 on ebay, It is in really good condition for the average ebay reel, And I am trying to figure out how old this thing could possibly be. what are some characteristics of...

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david17

Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:33 pm
refinish old rod?

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Leftcoastrods

« Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:09 pm
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by cmaraj1 » Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:06 pm

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how hard is it to refinish a fishing rod, the clear coat has some chips and scratches . my guides are still good, just looking to make its look new again...
any advice fellas?

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I used the rotisserie motor for years. found a piece of square steel ground it down to fit the motor and put a big rubber buttcap on it. Built to stands out of wood covered them with felt worked for...

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Leftcoastrods

Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:09 pm
3 piece surf casting rod suggestions

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MichaelAngelo

« Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:43 am
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by MichaelAngelo » Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:38 pm

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I'm searching for a 3-piece 12-13 foot surf casting rod under $150. I know Diawa makes the Sealine 13 foot, 3 piece in the spinning version, but I'd like to use it with my Jigmaster.

Regardless, I'm...

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Have you looked at the team alabama.I picked one up used with penn 525 reel for $150 sweet rod just be carefull with sting rays don't horse them in they will snap a tip.
I also have a eliminator surf...

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MichaelAngelo

Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:43 am
Lil Blue Jigger

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strizile

« Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:59 am
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by strizile » Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:48 pm

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Did this one on the fly for a trip on the 22nd. Nothing special since it is for me.
Yep have not built one in a very long time. Still have not finished the rasta rod but yeah its coming.
CRB Blank cut...

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Totally forgot

I also got a King on the jig. Went back half inch short LOL

Oh yeah and that AJ actually hit another small one that I had hooked. So 2 i none so to say. He spit it out when on deck...

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strizile

Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:59 am
suggestions...?

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opiato

« Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:54 am
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by opiato » Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:07 am

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My cheap ol' daiwa combo that i bought a couple years ago when i first got into fishing is finally reaching the end of its life. Want to plan on gettin something of higher quality this time. Lookin...

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Got to try the new set up out near ponce inlet today. The rod is amazing. Casts a 4oz weight past the 1st sandbar but still light enough to enjoy hookin some whiting. The reel has a lil more muscle...

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opiato

Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:54 am
Whos for a south florida rod building club?

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gdm phil

« Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:48 pm
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by phantomreefer » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:56 am

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So ive have the pleasure of chatting with Billy Vavona from the NERBS(north east rod builders)
and getting info on rod building clubs.
So, I was wondering how many builders would join a rod building...

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if my wife gives me the ok we can use my 2 car garage. we can set up 2-4 tables for building and have the bbq going while we build. I can put ac in the garage if needed. lmk guys

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gdm phil

Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:48 pm
FS:Aetna Foulproofs

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cudaking305

« Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:53 pm
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by cudaking305 » Mon Jan 06, 2014 5:51 pm

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I have a set that I want to sell 50$ OBO 40,30,25,20,18,16,12,10,SIZE 14 TOP they are new never used if you know about these guides you know how hard it is to even find the size 40 guide

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Bump Still got a few sets

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cudaking305

Mon Jan 20, 2014 3:53 pm

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