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Can graphite rods take a set?
Posted by:
Jim Pitman
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Date: March 19, 2022 10:03AM
My suspicion is no. I'm thinking if there's a curvature in the tip, it came that way.
Opinions? Re: Can graphite rods take a set?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: March 19, 2022 10:11AM
Because of the material and epoxy resin involved, graphite rods are not prone to take a set the way many older glass rods with polyester resin could and often did.
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Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: March 19, 2022 01:02PM
The only way that I know a carbon fiber rod can take a set, is if it is exposed to high heat while in a curved state. Seen it happen with a rod in a back window of a pickup truck. Re: Can graphite rods take a set?
Posted by:
Mark Talmo
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Date: March 19, 2022 03:59PM
Jim,
Both FG and CF rods / blanks are FRP, Fiber Reinforced Plastic, with Plastic being the word of concern here; plastics can “take a set”. Tom is correct that the polyester resin used on the older FG blanks is not as stable as the present day epoxies used with CF blanks and hence were / are more prone to taking a set, but the CF blanks are still susceptible especially when heat is involved as Phil mentioned. Common sense and awareness is all that is required to keep either from warping during storage or transportation. Mark Talmo FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE. Re: Can graphite rods take a set?
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 20, 2022 10:46AM
I've noticed no setting in any of my rods, some are over 40 years old, I've had trucks, cars, a black van in Southern CA. all have survived. Working on an old Fenwick FS83 right now with old wire guides, still good to go for who knows how much longer. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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