hi im building a rod atm 24kg the tip is bigger than the blank tip the owner of the rod supplied the components, is there away to build up the tip so the roller tip fits?
its a aftco says 12 on it? do u build it up with tape like the reel seat?? and epoxy it?
cheers

Tristan
Sydney, NSW
Australia

Hi Tristan,
Build it up with thread, you can make it part of some trim for the tip. Leave small gaps between the thread under the tip so the epoxy will penetrate. Don't forget to degloss the end of the blank.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

How muich bigger? Small differences can be made up with thread. For large difference you may want to get a new tip, espically for a rod that heavy,.

Chris Richer
Iroquois ON

Hello Tristan.

Col & Chris are both right, with Chris's post and a(if my math is right) 52.91 lb class rod if the tip is a 10/64th or smaller I would not use a size 12 tiptop but if it is 11/64th or larger I would go with Col's post and wrap it.

Thats my $.02 worth.
Big fish big pull=strong stuff or else! NO FISH. IMHO.



Tight Wraps and Strong Tips.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

Simple

tape a strand of A thread just before the top placement Wrap to the tip OPEN WRAPS Then back Try the tip If loose and wobbles Try D thread If still loose

Get the right size Measure the tip of the blank

Bill - willierods.com

I have had to build up a few for halibut roda but like bill said if d thread still leaves it too small order the correct size and make sure to leave space in the wrap that will be under the tip so the epoxy can soak in conpleatyl then remove the gloss befroe putting the tip on. I use fast set epoxy to gule the tip on dont want it to come loose.
Just my 12 cent worth