Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-09-2020, 04:16 PM
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-09-2020, 03:45 PM
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Beetles With Cellophane
Can you get a beetle problem if you leave the cellophane wrapper on a cigar? I still place all new cigars (wrapper or not) in the freezer for 3-4 days followed by a day in the frig before putting...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
08-20-2018, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,523
Re: Could this be a cigar beetle hole?
I had beetles once but it lasted longer than it needed to because I didn't clean the Heartfelt Beads. The beetles went to the place they could get moisture (the beads) and although I wiped down he...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
01-25-2017, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Hard Draw
CWB, good point with the dry boxing which probably points to too high of a RH. This past weekend I intended on having a cigar and put one in a cigar case in my truck. I never got around to having...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
01-25-2017, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,544
Re: Hard Draw
These are cigars that I own and keep in my humidor. It can happen with all my cigars across the board. Chainsaw13, I believe you might be on to something that my humidity is too high. My humidity...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
01-24-2017, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,544
Hard Draw
I've been a cigar smoker for the past 6 or so years. I don't know if it is just me but over the past 1-2 years I've noticed overall that the cigars that I've bought have been hard to draw. When I...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-16-2016, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Cuban Paradise Cigar & Cafe, St Pete
I've smoked several cigars from thier place. In my opinion the Barber Pole Double Wrapper Cigars they hand roll are excellent. I also agree that the Mad Pub next door is a great way to have a beer...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
12-14-2015, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 11,949
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
11-11-2015, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,825
Re: Chillin' in Tampa
I visit Ybor City often. Just was there two weeks ago getting my cigar fix. The place I go to buy some great sticks is King Corona on 7th. They also serve food and drink. The absolute best cigar...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-16-2015, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 62
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Re: How did you get into cigars?
I started to smoke cigars after I started riding a motorcycle. For whatever reason, pulling into a motorcycle bar, getting a cold one and having a cigar seemed to all go together. I also like to...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
10-14-2014, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,630
Re: ever had a beetle infestation ???
I most certainly had a beetle infestation. Be sure when you clean your humidor you pay close attension to whatever you use to humidify your sticks. After the first cleaning, I didn't clean out my...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
07-29-2014, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,849
Re: Temp control - how important is it?
I had only one episode of beatles and I swore that it would never happen again. It cost me several nice sticks. I now freeze ANY cigars I put in my humidor. It's a very simple process which has no...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
07-29-2014, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,662
Re: Wrapper issues
I also live in Florida and have had the same issues with high humidity and with the Florida cool winter temperatures effecting the cigar wrappers. I've been experimenting and putting my cigars in a...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
11-19-2013, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 37
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Re: DAMN beetles
Had those darn beetles myself. Put the stash in the freezer and within a few weeks I had beetles again. Guess where they were hiding...in the Heartfelt Beads. Froze them and the problem was...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
09-17-2013, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Staying in Ybor City...
I travel to Ybor City often, both day and night and have not had any problems. If you enjoy staying in historic places, let me recommend the Don Vincente. It's a block or two north of 7th Avenue...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
09-13-2013, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 20,734
Re: 65% Heartfelt beads leave my humidor at 72%
I just had a similar issue with too much humidity. It caused my sticks the draw hard. It was from the Heartfelt Beads. There's another thread on this forum somewhere that talks about not fully...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
09-11-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Re: Tight Draw
Cincymike, another good point. I live in Florida. It's not unusual for the hydrometer to read 78 degrees in the mid-day heat. So I guess with the extra humidity and heat, the draw was effected.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
09-11-2013, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Re: Tight Draw
The advice I received about the humidity being too high in my humidor was correct. I recalibrated my digital hydrometer which did not change. I read a post somewhere on this forum that talked about...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
08-27-2013, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Re: Tight Draw
There are many cigar retailers in the Ybor City area. Walk up/down 7th Ave. and you'll see them all. I've probably bought cigars from all of them at some time.
However, the place I've gone...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
08-27-2013, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Re: Tight Draw
It seems that the consensus could be a high RH so I've dry boxed the same Oliva's and recalibrating my digital hydrometer. Let's see what happens. Thanks again for the suggestions.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
08-26-2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Re: Tight Draw
Yes, I would say, both cigars have been in my humidor for some time, but so were the cigars from Ybor. I'll recheck the calibration on the digital hygrometer. If it turns out that I had a "bad...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
08-26-2013, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,915
Tight Draw
I've not posted much on the is site but have enjoyed learning from the more knowledgeable folks. To try to keep this short; I have two "types" of cigars that I smoke, the more expensive name brand...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
03-04-2013, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Re: Wrapper Splitting
So I'm guessing my thoughts to increase the humidity is wrong? That could possibly make things even worse. Could you prior to smoking in a low humidity condition, take the cigar out of the humidor...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
03-04-2013, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Re: Wrapper Splitting
Zane, interesting that you mention that. I live in Florida and we have been having a bit of a cold spell with uncharacteristic very low humidity.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
03-04-2013, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,777
Wrapper Splitting
Recently recovered from a beetle issue. Did the freezer, followed by the refrigerator and finally the humidor for 2 weeks. Yesterday I smoked a stick and as it smoked, the wrapper ahead of the ash...
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