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I normally use the kind choporoz posted. If it's a split grip, I put it in the split, otherwise right in front of the seat, on the bottom. I like the EZ keeper, and have those on factory rods that came without a keeper. Lots of good ideas here. The Kigan looks like a perfect dropshot keeper. BBF's idea is brilliant. I have some single foot Recoil fly guides for an upcoming build. I'm gonna "borrow" one of those to wrap on one of my existing rods to try out.

This might be close, http://getrodblanks.com/product/xss-series-hero-hi-grade-reel-seat/

http://www.knifecenter.com/ If you can't find one here, they don't make one.

I will be flying into Miami, Saturday afternoon, to get on a cruise ship. We will see what happens.

Well, that would be a first.

Joe, unless you plan to throw a 10XD, or something similar, a MH will do what you want. The Rainshadow Revelation blanks are really nice for the price. You will like one.

Rubber band and a bent out paper clip. Pull it straight off. Don't twist.

ditto

Where are you in Illinois. bring it to me. I'll fix it for a cup of starbucks.

The Clouser is a great choice, and so is a Deceiver. Try both

Poor Boys for me as well.

I once had rod break look like that. I'd stepped on it prior to the break.

https://flyshack.com/DisplayCategory.aspx?CatID=15&pg=1&SortID=0 Check out the rabbit strip divers. I used to fly fish for bass a lot, and when I did, these were my most productive fly.

Pinochle.

A ten foot rod is going to have to sport a four foot handle to keep everybody from whining about it being tip-heavy.

I'm a boxing fan. Have been since I boxed in my young years. UFC just does nothing for me. Don't want to start an argument about it, in fact I won't debate it. I like boxing, so I watch that. I don't like UFC, so I don't watch that. Simple. There are a lot of really good boxers right now. Just wish the arsehole promoters were not blocking so many intriguing matches.

^^this^^

Several members build rods, but there is only one who is a forum sponsor. Look to the right for DVT. Contact Mike. He will take care of you, in top shelf fashion.

i used to have a shirt with that on it

never drink and derive

What was the last thing heard before it all went south? Hey, watch this!

and still relevant

a marriage is like a deck of cards, with only a few cards in it. Only takes two hearts and a diamond to get started. sometime later a club and a spade may be required.

the oil(fat) in avocados is mono-unsaturated.

Florida is the only place I can think of where the further south you go, the more northern you get.