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Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: thad peach (---.clt.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 18, 2010 06:36PM

I just posted a photo of a SuperCow caught on my 6463xxxx with all roller guides. The rod as well as others took a thrashing on the rails. Boat rash is very bad. I use Aftcote epoxy and think I have to look for something a little harder. Well I have rods to repair now Mine......

Thad
Dutchman's Creek Tackle

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: Raymond Adams (---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: June 18, 2010 07:38PM

No epoxy finish I know of will take a rail hammering very well.

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: Grant Darby (---.wavecable.com)
Date: June 18, 2010 09:59PM

I noticed Jim Upton's comment on the X wrap shrink tube. This is a +1 on that, very tough stuff.

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: thad peach (---.clt.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 19, 2010 02:13AM

Just looking for a tougher epoxy than Aftcote. I am using 18 inch foregrips with cold shink inlayed into the hypalon. I thought 18 inches would be long enough to keep it off the buttwrap but eventually not.

Thad
Dutchman's Creek Tackle

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: June 19, 2010 11:27AM

Thad

What about Permagloss or even LumiSeal, a little thicker.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: Billy Vivona (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date: June 19, 2010 11:32AM

I love Aftcote, very flexible and easy to use, but it is alleergic to getting banged around.

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: thad peach (---.clt.bellsouth.net)
Date: June 19, 2010 12:51PM

I love aftcote also so easy to use and very flexible even with age. If the rod was in my hands that would have never happened. I scuff them on occasion but never like they were on this trip due to crew.

I have repairs to do so I am going to try alot of options before I apply them to my butt wraps I think I will still use Aftcote for the rest of the guides though..

Thad
Dutchman's Creek Tackle

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: June 20, 2010 01:43AM

Just put the permagloss or even the LumiSeal on the area that gets the most hits. It should be a lot harder then any of the epoxy finishes.

You can always put your Aftcote on the pretty stuff

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: June 20, 2010 03:32AM

Just a hint for those who like to experiment. Try automotive 2 part 1 coat Urethane, Just for the butt wrap

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: Kevin Bogan (---.nwrknj.east.verizon.net)
Date: June 21, 2010 08:07AM

Pacific Bay's rod finish is very durable, check it out.

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: June 21, 2010 08:59AM

Like Bob says if you want the hardest and most flexible clear use an auto polyurethane clear. look at car that is damaged. The metal is bent at well over 180 and still no cracks. One coat is like 10 plus coats of lacquer clear.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Yellowfin Tuna
Posted by: Greg Davis (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: July 13, 2010 12:52PM

Can you put Permagloss over epoxy finish? Pros/Cons? THX

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