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by bish0p
Sat Sep 01, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Scrimless NFC
Replies: 28
Views: 20617

Re: Scrimless NFC

It took them over three months to finish my grips.

I ordered a pair of MB-736 blanks on Aug 14th. Hopefully I get them before Thanksgiving.
by bish0p
Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:46 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: NFC shipping
Replies: 5
Views: 5824

Re: NFC shipping

It took a little over three months to get my grips. A few of the handles were uneven, not as carefully made as the CFX version. I've read some people received grips with no flaws.

Blanks arrive on time, sometimes sooner.
by bish0p
Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: Fly Fishing
Topic: anyone into fly fishing?
Replies: 3
Views: 14772

Re: anyone into fly fishing?

I fly fish freshwater. There are dedicated fly fishing forums that would address your needs. I hope this post doesn't irk the mods.
by bish0p
Mon May 21, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Scrimless NFC
Replies: 28
Views: 20617

Re: Scrimless NFC

It seems opinions vary on the type of NFC blank. I've been very happy with the steelhead and salmon blanks. These blanks seem to have a good reputation. The opinions on the bass blanks vary. I'm open to using blanks from NFC, Point Blank, Rainshadow or any of the quality manufacturers. I wish Point ...
by bish0p
Sat May 19, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Scrimless NFC
Replies: 28
Views: 20617

Scrimless NFC

NFC finally went scrimless on a few blanks. Any rod builders gonna try it? I'm still waiting for the grips I ordered.

https://northforkcomposites.com/x-ray-rod-blanks/
by bish0p
Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: North Fork Composites SWB 807-1 IM with Edge Black Widow grips
Replies: 6
Views: 5395

Re: North Fork Composites SWB 807-1 IM with Edge Black Widow grips

Gorgeous. Where did you purchase the grips? I don't see them listed on North Fork's site.
by bish0p
Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?
Replies: 50
Views: 49872

Re: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?

I got a bunch for my friends and myself. It's pretty handy. http://anglersresource.net/Portals/anglersresource/new/speedthreader.jpg TW, Bass Pro, and Cabelas don’t carry them. Would appreciate advice on web stores. Thanks Fred I responded to your PM yesterday. I don't know if your PM inbox is full...
by bish0p
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?
Replies: 50
Views: 49872

Re: What piece of cheap or tackle gear do you use and love?

I got a bunch for my friends and myself. It's pretty handy.

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by bish0p
Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Rod Geek, Rain Shadow, and more rod reviews
Replies: 1
Views: 2676

Re: Rod Geek, Rain Shadow, and more rod reviews

My first rod build was on a Rainshadow RX7 fly blank, in the old Olympic green color. The rod is a nice, medium fast action. I have a RS XST1085 blank for salmon I want to wrap in the next month. My order with Mudhole was placed today. I'm still waiting for in stock Curado K so I can static load the...
by bish0p
Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: North Fork Composites, another 50% off sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2521

Re: North Fork Composites, another 50% off sale

Their new website doesn't recognize my login username and password. I don't know if they kept the database for customer accounts.
by bish0p
Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: North Fork Composites, another 50% off sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2521

North Fork Composites, another 50% off sale

North Fork Composites has another 50% off sale. NFC recently had the 50% off sale this past March and April, and July last year. They revamped their website and it looks nicer. I wonder what's going on with them :-k . In a previous thread someone mentioned they might be trying to raise capital. I re...
by bish0p
Wed Jun 07, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: NFC blanks
Replies: 9
Views: 7903

Re: NFC blanks

MardukFIN wrote: =D>
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That's real clean looking. I'll eventually build the two steelhead blanks I got from the recent NFC sale.

My only complaint is NFC sent me an Edge Rods hat. I wanted the NFC hat :confused:
by bish0p
Fri Apr 28, 2017 4:05 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: North Fork Composites
Replies: 62
Views: 40529

Re: North Fork Composites

My first order was placed on the 5th and delivered on the 22nd. I placed another order on the 17th that I'm still waiting for.

I've never owned a blank from the old Loomis or NFC. The pair of steelhead blanks I got are pretty damn impressive.
by bish0p
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:28 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: building your own rods/mhx
Replies: 6
Views: 4692

Re: building your own rods/mhx

I was hooked after I built my first rod. Rod building is just another aspect of the sport or hobby, like fly tying or lure making. In general I like creating and making things, so rod building was a natural fit. I can customize the rod build to what I want. It's satisfying catching a fish with a rod...
by bish0p
Sun Apr 09, 2017 3:54 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: North Fork Composites
Replies: 62
Views: 40529

Re: North Fork Composites

Damn, I couldn't resist. I bought two St 905-2 HM for salmon rods.

So do any of you know how often NFC has sales?