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fishermannum1
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shrink tube

#1 Post by fishermannum1 »

looking for some advice guys,
what is the best way to fit shrink tube, hot water/hairdryer ect; ?
and is it best to lighty sand the butt before fitting ?
any tips !!!!
as ole rab c said " see me' see the sea' i love the sea me"
right i'am off for a swally!!!!!!! so were's the F***'n purse!!!!!!!
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beachcaster
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Re: shrink tube

#2 Post by beachcaster »

no need to sand the butt ,use a heat gun or personaly i use the gas cooker turning the rod all the time works fine.
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fishermannum1
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 1921
Joined: Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:14 pm
Favourite Rod: century blackbirb
Favourite Reel: abu 6500 c3 ct
Favourite Fish: in batter!!!!!
Location: Derry'

Re: shrink tube

#3 Post by fishermannum1 »

beachcaster wrote:no need to sand the butt ,use a heat gun or personaly i use the gas cooker turning the rod all the time works fine.


thanks for the tip Brian.
also had a chat with Rockhopper over the phone/advice and tips,
it turned out 100% perfect :D
as ole rab c said " see me' see the sea' i love the sea me"
right i'am off for a swally!!!!!!! so were's the F***'n purse!!!!!!!

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