Just finished a nice 7' MXF speck rod for a buddy.

Just this last week or so, I learned that color preserver actually does work, and the new technique of starting the pull through loop early is the best thing since sliced bread.

Thank you Rodbuilding forum.

Mark,

What was it the Cheshire Cat said to Alice? Well, I forget, too. The point is that you are about to go down a long and wonderful rabbit hole with this forum!

Enjoy the ride!

Mark,
There are many on this forum who graciously offer their knowledge and assistance to many others who simply ask. It is unfortunate that modern society is gravitating away from simple yet deserved acknowledgement of those who offer that knowledge and assistance, more commonly known as a “thank you”. Your thank you here will be greatly appreciated and guarantee many more replies to your questions. From many, thanks for your thanks.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

Mark Talmo Wrote:
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> Mark,
> There are many on this forum who graciously offer
> their knowledge and assistance to many others who
> simply ask. It is unfortunate that modern society
> is gravitating away from simple yet deserved
> acknowledgement of those who offer that knowledge
> and assistance, more commonly known as a “thank
> you”. Your thank you here will be greatly
> appreciated and guarantee many more replies to
> your questions. From many, thanks for your thanks.

YES!!
Herb

When I started building, like many here, there was no internet (or least not one that could be used by common people) so we had to find someone to show us how or get it from the few books that were around at the time. Maybe even come up with your own way, which would usually lead to frustration when encountering a problem. Every rod builder that I ever approach for help always offered their advice and would gladly show you how to do it. What we have on this forum is proof that rod builders are in general, good people that will help you when needed. I would call that a friend.

Yes, this forum and the search option are a wealth of info! On my most recent build (a 8'6" 4wt. CTS Affinity MX... Thanks Herb!) I decided to try my hand at using epoxy to create a ramp to the cork instead of using a winding check. Found all sorts of good pointers using the search function, and after practicing once on a scrap piece of blank, I felt confident I could do it. Creating the ramp was a piece of cake and I wrapped with thread and applied finish over the top. I don't know if I'll ever bother with a winding check at the front of my grips again (one less part to have to wait for the blank to arrive to order).

Yes, this forum and the search option are a wealth of info! On my most recent build (a 8'6" 4wt. CTS Affinity MX... Thanks Herb!) I decided to try my hand at using epoxy to create a ramp to the cork instead of using a winding check. Found all sorts of good pointers using the search function, and after practicing once on a scrap piece of blank, I felt confident I could do it. Creating the ramp was a piece of cake and I wrapped with thread and applied finish over the top. I don't know if I'll ever bother with a winding check at the front of my grips again (one less part to have to wait for the blank to arrive to order).

What Mark said.

Agreed, this forum is priceless to me. Everyone here is very friendly and professional. I only hope one day I will have the expertise that many of you do so I too, can share more from experience. It took some time for the reality of it all to set in and that this is a journey, not a race.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/06/2022 10:42AM by Fred Zimmermann.

Nick, next time try using a piece of left over foam arbor to make your ramp.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Different rod makers have different goals. Some are in it for profit, some for creative expression, some to save money, some to improve performance or durability, some to combat boredom. This forum provides different types of advice for users with different requirements and different goals. - That, not criticism, is why this forum has prospered.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/13/2022 11:30AM by Phil Ewanicki.

Right on Russell, I'm surprised more attention has not been given to using rigid polyurethane arbors as ramps. I've made many over the years and never had one fail when coated with about 3 coats of wrap epoxy.