Guys, Thank you very much. I do agree on CP. I have had issues with color shifting in the past with out CP. Eric, if you don't mind, would you please send me the link to the site? Thanks again. Ed GO BLUE!!
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Thanks for the great advice! i will visit a Jo-Anns this week. Next to my sons UM Nike tee shirt, Fuji #13 looks really close on my screen.
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Has anyone found a perfect color match om UM maize yellow in a NCP type thread? In my experience, on-line color charts do vary slightly from true thread color. Thanks, Ed
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I do pretty much the same procedure as Duane with 5 minute epoxy. I have found by tilting the blank(tip down) while turning, the ramp flows out easier and can be done in 2 coats. I use a wedge shape block under my turning motor and adjust the rod supports accordingly. Ed
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I built up two of the American tackle MH travel blanks as 7' spinning rods for use on Florida vacations. I think they are a great value and they easily cast 1 1/2 oz lures.
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You could also boil a pan of water . Once hot pot pan on floor and dip cap in water until epoxy softens. Twist cap! Be sure to put newspaper on floor to prevent mark from heated pan!!!!!!
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How much weight is typically used? What size and types of fish is most common?
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Be sure to get image stabilization(each manufacturer has a different name for it) and a 4 power zoom. Sony as well as others offer these options in your price range. Anything above 7 megapixels will give you quality prints up to 8"x10 prints Ed
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Russ, You are correct on the green non-Z reel. Thanks for measuring the spool for me, I appreciate it. Ed
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Hello, Does anyone happen to have a Penn 710Z spool that they could measure across the front of the spool for me. I am building a friend a rod and he wants to use his old green 710Z reel. Thanks, Ed
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Mike, I second the graphite reel seat. If you fish in cold weather, you will really appreciate the graphite.
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I would try to work up a 6"-11" long removable fighting butt/grip extension. It would give you the best of both worlds. I would double up the thickness of the butt end of your existing blank for at least 8" then find a scrap piece to slide into it. Be sure it extends your desired 6"-11" and make it a split grip type of extension, it should work out fine! You might nee
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Permagloss has an eggshell luster, it can be used over your epoxy.
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Try regular red nylon thread as your top wrap. If you like the effect, be sure to use color preserver on your top thread.
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Does anyone have measurements of the ring heights from the blank , either to the center or the bottom of the ring? I am only able to find the total height of each guide, which includes the frame. I am building a conventional rod for use with braid, so I want be sure the butt guide has plenty of foregrip clearance. I am looking at the LRSG, HNSG and HBSG guides in size 20. According to the s
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Could also build up a ramp, made with 5 minute epoxy, wrap with thread then apply finish .
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I have 10"s, sorry
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Martin What sizes are looking for?
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Seeker also makes some blanks in white!
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Also, look at the Seeker BT20. Trim off the butt end.
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Just received my new Rodmaker Magazine. Kevin, your tutorial on Abalone Veneer Inlays is fantastic! Can't wait to give it a try. Ed
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Go easy with the scotchbrite! I got carried away one time and the finish did not remove the scratches. I had to re-wrap the rod!
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You could build up a ramp with 5 minute epoxy and wrap it in the color of your choice.
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Are these imports? Thanks, Ed
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Check out the electric floor heaters from Lowes/Home Depot. Mine has a very accurate thermostat and a timer. Just set it to your preferred time and temperature . They are about 3.5' long, 8" tall and only abour 4" wide. It has worked flawlesly for a few years. I think it was under $40 Ed
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I second Steve's suggestion
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Look at the seeker BT-20. It has all of the characteristics that you are looking for! Trim off the butt to your required length.
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Tiger eye blanks are a great value also
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I built up triangle shaped winding check, with 5 minute epoxy. The epoxy is very easy to shape and to make the transition from round to triangle. I wrapped the epoxy check with black thread and applied my finish epoyy over it. It came out fantastic!!! Ed
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The Seeker BT 20 is what you are looking for! I trim from the butt to make the rod 6' or 6'6" I use Fuji LBSG's on the south side and a USG 20 or (25 with a GTI 330) on the top. Good Luck!! Ed
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