I need to brag a little on Fat Al

[tso]

I just picked up my Fal Al special. I know the pictures will not do it justice, but here goes.

It comes with a "catch fish" guarantee.

 

[beetlespin]

He makes good rods. I really like my new crankbait rod he built me over the holidays.

Lance

 

[RangerRob]

Nice looking stick Tony ... as usual, FA did it right. Gotta love that TN handle - the only way to go on a fairy wand. emoThumbsup

 

[Nickajack Angler]

SWEET! You are a lucky man! And nice personalization. He thinks of everything.... Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see his other work.

 

[Guest]

I need to brag on him too, I got mine from him a couple of weeks a go and I wrapped mine with red tape, you can really feel a bite on them, mighty sesitive. I broke mine in on a sauger and some stripe.

 

[tso]

Doc1,

I plan on breaking mine in on anything that bites.
I think a small mouth will look good at the end of the rod.
I can assure you I will not throw anything off the hook on purpose.

 

[Fat Albert]

RangerRob - 2/6/2008 9:20 PM Nice looking stick Tony ... as usual, FA did it right. Gotta love that TN handle - the only way to go on a fairy wand. </p>



<font color="#ff0033">I don't understand

  What is a fairy wand ?.....do you mean me or Tony....he may not like being a fairy.....Everyone knows that I am strange....LOL

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[drumking]

Fat Albert - 2/7/2008 4:51 PM

RangerRob - 2/6/2008 9:20 PM Nice looking stick Tony ... as usual, FA did it right. Gotta love that TN handle - the only way to go on a fairy wand. </p>



<font color="#ff0033">I don't understand

  What is a fairy wand ?.....do you mean me or Tony....he may not like being a fairy.....Everyone knows that I am strange....LOL

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I would pm you and 'splain' that to you, Fat Albert, but I'm afraid that you might have a virus! emoBigsmile emoBigsmile emoGeezer

 

[mallardecho]

Dumb question, what is the blue tape looking stuff wraped around the reel seat? And what purpose does it serve? I know this is a rookie question, sorry.

 

[Fat Albert]

mallardecho - 2/7/2008 8:13 PM Dumb question, what is the blue tape looking stuff wraped around the reel seat? And what purpose does it serve? I know this is a rookie question, sorry.

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<font color="#ff0066">No problem there rookie......the  Tennessee handle is all cork, it doesn't have a fixed reel seat.... so when you attach the spinning reel you must tape in on the handle....1st you use nylon re-enforced tape and then you use 3-m electrical tape ...that's what the blue tape is....FA

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[SpurHunter]

Man Tony, I sure wish you wouldnt get his head any bigger than it already is!</p>

Nice rod man....now go catch some fish!</p>

 

[mallardecho]

Fat Albert - 2/7/2008 7:28 PM

mallardecho - 2/7/2008 8:13 PM Dumb question, what is the blue tape looking stuff wraped around the reel seat? And what purpose does it serve? I know this is a rookie question, sorry.

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<font color="#ff0066">No problem there rookie......the  Tennessee handle is all cork, it doesn't have a fixed reel seat.... so when you attach the spinning reel you must tape in on the handle....1st you use nylon re-enforced tape and then you use 3-m electrical tape ...that's what the blue tape is....FA

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Thanks for the schoolin...........emoThanks

 

[tso]

Mallardecho:

If you look at rods, it is not uncommon to see black tape on rods and reels. Since FA is such a professional, he wanted to match the tape to wrap, so he went with blue. Also, I wanted to look good as I pull in record fish.emoCool

 

[mallardecho]

tso - 2/7/2008 8:47 PM

Mallardecho:

If you look at rods, it is not uncommon to see black tape on rods and reels. Since FA is such a professional, he wanted to match the tape to wrap, so he went with blue. Also, I wanted to look good as I pull in record fish.emoCool

OK, i have another ? If the rod has reel seats and someone puts the tape on them anyway, does this help the rod, reel, or feeling in any way? I have seen many such rigs and just curious.

 

[Guest]

Mallard, the only thing that the electrical tape does to the rods with a reel seat is it makes them warmer to your hand.

 

[tso]

I guess it could help the feel as it would make it a more solid than just the reel seats. I would also think the real reason would be to cover the gaps or smooth the ridges that are created with the seats which would make it more comfortable for a long day on the lake.

 

[blazer]

congrats on the new rod,i purchased one from him a couple of months ago and i love it.

 

[catch 1]

No problem there rookie......the Tennessee handle is all cork, it doesn't have a fixed reel seat.... so when you attach the spinning reel you must tape in on the handle....1st you use nylon re-enforced tape and then you use 3-m electrical tape ...that's what the blue tape is....FA

I have just used electrical tape.Where do you get nylon re-enforced tape and what brand?emoScratch

 

[Fat Albert]

1st you use nylon re-enforced tape and then you use 3-m electrical tape ...that's what the blue tape is....FAI have just used electrical tape.</p>



<font color="#ff0033">Where do you get nylon re-enforced tape and what brand?emoScratch</font></p>



you can probably get it HOME DEPOT OR LOWES.....all you need to secure the reel to handle is 2 strips about 4 inches long It is 3/4 wide.and then use the electrical tape......works wonders...FA </p>