Because Flexcoat products makes it a Pleasure! Oh I also want to add becuase its one of thoughs passionate skills that we can get lost in and get satifaction from. The effortless drive to build a rod and the creativity to make a tool or jig to help the proccess along and the need to use my hands,and the reward of catching a fish on something I assembled and especially the look on a fishing budd
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Alot of the cat food cans Are coated insde and are known to cause hyperthyroid problems in cats acording to some reports,and our cat. I use only the cups that are suggested above.There are a few places that sell in bulk a simple search will get you there.
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Just a thought; Is the bobbin trying to spin while hanging there as they try to do when fly tying.I would try to steady it from doing so or is it going to make that much of a diffrence if the thread unravels some. It just seems it would be a better wrap if it did not.Or is that over thinking. Great idea! Thanks!
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It would be worth it! These fellas here wont steer you wrong.
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Ill take a stab at it,, It sounds like an orvis blank 5wt. You could verify by calling them,just a thought.
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I took a two section casting blank and decided to experiment and buit it into a fly rod and it likes 7 and 8 wt line very well.I built it with out the common cents system just to see what the out come would be.It works perfect for the small river steel head fishing were there isnt alot of room. I would build the rod and let it tell you.You can always compare it to othe rods of the same length an
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Happy Anniversary! I have always found what I need here.
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Might be a tad smoother feeling but after fishing 52 years I can adapt to any rod.Its a really personal thing, I prefer breaking them down to make that 2oo mile drive to my fishing hole. I do like the one piece rods.
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There are motors out there designed for running long periods that can take the heat that builds up. My current motor is from a rotissery oven its built like a tank and can handle the heat and I can use it to apply thread wrap finish and use it for drying .And my speed control works with it. I am not saying this is the best way.But its more robust than the other ones,and I know from experience w
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I was told that the mxh are very durable blank for the price and am considering them because of my price range.I stick with that formula for me. There is alot to choose from, and Im sure most are very good.
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Steven Kincaid Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jim: Thank you! We know nothing about Bamboo > rings. Can you give us a bit of an education on > them? We'll put the search on for them. Diameter, > thickness, types of bamboo, etc. > Steve I think the rod company that uses them make them for there own rods. It just looks like a good solid stabl
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Bamboo rings.
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Scott Cmelik Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jim Allen Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Tom, > > Having a auto body shop spray a rod were am I > cost > > wise compared to out of a can. > > Thanks! > > Jim, > > When you have an auto body paint a rod for you, do &g
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Tom, Having a auto body shop spray a rod were am I cost wise compared to out of a can. Thanks!
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Scott Cmelik Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Richard Khoury Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Hi Jim, > > > > When painting fiberglass blanks, I do what Tom > > recommended and remove the orginal paint right > > back to the original blank. I scrape mine > > carefully with
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Hi Bill I thought the same thing, this will be my third build this way and it works great if the weight distrabution is well planned. I already tested it with a reel and it will be good to go, I will make adjustments if needed as I get to closer to the glueing up stage. I know this sounds strange but I have extra rod parts laying around that really dont have any use, I start to think they need
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Thanks so much that helped. The rod is two sections top half being solid fiberglass and bottom section is graphite epoxied together, it should work very well as a salmon rod or big pike rod.
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Am I understanding this right that painting a solid fiberglass rod blank, I just scuff alittle then base coat with white then overspray with color of choice and does this apply to graphite as well. A flat white I would assume.Then some krylon.
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Dick Ross Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > One trick I have found using TM1 is to apply with > a wet brush. I get very few bubbles if any and > goes on nice and thin. I think the wet brush helps > by not having any air trapped in bristles of the > brush. Are you talking water wet or TM wet. Thanks by the way that is great.
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I use the simular method that Herb uses but it is a clear elastic from the craft store and I make a loop then thread two to four seed beads over both tag ends and use them to cinch it up enough to hold, its been working for me so far when theres enough thread wrapped I pull the beads off. I tried the masking tape for a long time and it became a problem for me. I will still use it if it a better
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That just made my day thanks for the humor, and from the master himself non the less. You guys have a great day.
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Randolph Ruwe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jim, good for you!! Keep at it, I don't know how > old you are, but I am going on 70, and also going > towards 3,000 rods. I have 40 in the works now, > and feel like I could make another couple > thousand. Enjoy, and let your brain take you > where no other rod builder has gone!! Thank you
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Fly rod guides that fit the shape of the rod blank did it for me,its just alot easyer for me and my fingers to fumble with.I dont have alot of experience Im on about my 20th rod so far.
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Father and son celtic symbol looks nice if you can sqeeze it onto the butt section or the father and son hands symbol.
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Ok i the thread is a rust according to the not so good net info. Thanks for all the help.
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Chris Herrera Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Jim, > > Yes > > Chris Thanks.
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Randolph Ruwe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Who made the blank, and what color is the blank > and thread on it? The rod is a factory Redington RS4 9 4 piece five WT I really couldnt tell you the color because of color blindess and the boss is shoppin.I can try to post a picture if that will help,it will take alittle time for me to get it done. Thanks
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Thanks Chris Im guessing its going to look more transparent without the cp?
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I Have a production 4 peice fly rod that needs a re wrap on one of the female ends and Im color blind and I had emailed the company but Im not getting any info on what color and what brand is used for the thread any sugestions. My wife had matched it but she says it isnt a perfect match. She is sharp as a tack with color matching It was here job most of her life, Do we just have to get close o
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Roger that! Dave thats a great idea! Thank you. My wife has been so patient and helpful in this area too as she was a color inspector at one time.
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