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RodBlanks
Rod Blanks
GuidesnBlanks carries one of the biggest selections of freshwater, fly & saltwater Rod Blanks from MHX, Harrison, CTS, Evoke, Sage, St Croix and many more!
EVOKE
MHX
Carbon & glass tips
BLANK SALE
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ReelSeats
Reel Seats
One of the UKs biggest selection of Reel Seats. We have a great range from all the top manufacturers, including Fuji, Alps, PacBay, REC and many more! Please have a browse.
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HandleComponents
Handle Components
We are one of the largest suppliers of custom rod building components in the UK, including handles, grips, rod guides and reel seats from the industry's top brand names. Suitable for all price ranges and skill levels,
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Rod Finishes, glues, threads& decoration
Rod Finishes, glues, threads & decoration
GuidesnBlanks carries the largest selection of the brand name supplies you will need including epoxy & finishes, equipment, tools, and accessories. Browse around and shop the largest selection available online!
Threads
Decals & Decoration
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Equipment& Tools
Equipment & Tools
Whether you are building a Fly, Game, Carp, Spinning, Boat, Beach, or Match rod from scratch or just making a simple rod repair or refurbishment Guides n Blanks has the equipment and tools you need!
Rod Building Equipment & Tools
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Consumables& Guide sets
Consumables & Guide sets
No matter what form of fishing you prefer, we can help you get the right rod building consumables you need to help build your perfect rod!
Rod Building Consumables
Kits
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Sundries-vouchersbags, tubes
Sundries-vouchers bags, tubes
Guides n Blanks are your top supplier for all fishing sundries you need, including gear, storage, tackle and apparel.
Fuji Rig Swivels
Gift Vouchers
Rod Building Books, Videos & DVDs
Clothing & Apparel
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AquasealLeather care
Aquaseal Leather care
First Aid for leather - waterproofs, rejuvenates & conditions all leather products
All you'll need to care and preserve leather to make it last much longer
Aquaseal Waterproofing
- Brands
Part 2 - Review of rod building components
Review of rod building components featuring colour preservers, resins, epoxy, varnish and polymer finish by Chris Ward, Craftsman.
Colour preservers
Threadmaster Chromaseal
- Needs a lot of stirring – settles in bottle.
- Like double cream in consistency.
- Impossible to read instructions.
Seymo Pro-Rod Sealer
- Easy read instruction.
- Do not shake, stir gently.
- Works well
- (this is almost identical to U40 CP !!)
Seymo Quick Pro 3part kit finish
- Very thick – almost neat PVA
- Not easy to get even coat
- Concern may show white on black thread
2 part Resins. (glue)
RodDancer 15min Cure cycle. Liquid two part resin.
- Needs measuring spoons to work with accurately.
- Ability to ‘pour’ into tight areas with spoon/small instrument
Threadmaster 3 products
Ultima Epoxy – Slow cure
- Equal parts essential.
- Easy to mix and use
Ultima Epoxy Gel-15 (15minute cure time)
- Stinks !!! (smells just like Araldite)
- Equal parts essential
- Longterm durability not tested.
- About 10minute working time
Ultima Epoxy Gel 5 (5 minute cure time)
- Equal parts essential.
- Stinks!! (smells just like Araldite)
- Easy to mix
- Less than 3 minutes working time.
Flexcoat 5min 2part Resin.
- Equal parts essential
- Can be syringed into gaps
- Easy mix/easy use