Tackle

Top notch

The Abu 6500 reel is a timeless classic, revered as the benchmark small bait-casting reel among anglers and casters alike. Many of us unashamedly possess collections of the things in…

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A light in the black

Progression from those bulky battery-draining lamp conversions to the latest high tech, high spec LED headlights has been rapid. Here Iain Graham investigates the LED revolution and spells out the…

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Balancing act

It is a simple fact that today’s super fast multiplier spools need to be balanced to run smoothly. Very much like a car wheel, components that rotate need to be…

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Wrapping Techniques

Artie Hebert was widely known in the custom rod building circuit for his intricate thread art and distinct style. For much of the past three decades Artie dedicated himself to teaching Custom Rod Building to thousands of eager students.

In this video, Artie demonstrates his techniques for wrapping a guide (ring).

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Finding the spline

This video teaches the importance of properly spining a rod blank prior to construction. Also included are the differences between spinning and casting rods and practical tips for finding the spine.

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Reel Seat and foregrip

This short instructional video teaches you how to build up tape arbors on a rod blank for reel seat installation, the proper usage of a china marker when building a handle and techniques for installing foregrips.

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