I may just do that ! Thank you !
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Broke the first guide on this rod. Website says Kigan Master Hand Zero Tangle guides with slim, strong aluminum-oxide rings and titanium frames for the ultimate protection from saltwater corrosion.Where can I get this other than factory ?
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It is an ALPS...I got it REALLY HOT and it FINALLY let loose !! Thanks guys for the help ! I did have to do a little boring afterwards to get all the epoxy.
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Trying to salvage an aluminum reel seat from a broken rod ( storm door accident )........Whats my best bet ? Have applied PRETTY hot heat with heat gun but it hasn't moved yet....???
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As a general rule....do ya put a hook keeper on 2pc. surf rods ?
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I'm not happy with the alignment of one eye. The finish is totally cured. Can I use a heat gun to soften it up and move it or do I need to just totally remove it and rewrap ?
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I know most everyone does do a ferrule wrap but I was wondering if just a band of epoxy would not serve the same purpose ? I really don't in my particular circumstance think a thread wrap will look all that great. Thoughts ?
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Thank you Tom. Yes I have built the rod already. My concern was if the perma gloss would harm the thread finish ?
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Can I put Perma Gloss on a matte rod AFTER it's built ?
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Had the same problem with a gold color wrap.Turned it so clear you could see where I filed the guides.Saved the day by adding metallic pigment to the next coat of finish at the suggestion of someone on this forum.Turned out pretty nice.
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Rookie question I'm sure but What's the difference in a casting blank and a spinning blank? Why couldn't a spinning rod be built on a "casting blank " given that the action and power are whats desired ?
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Thanks Don..I used a hand wrapper.It a personal rod so I guess it really doesn't matter.BUT if Ihad purchased it from a builder...I wouldn't be happy.I'm only talking 8 days in the sun.It looked great before I used it.Did a surf rod with the same thread....almost dread using it.Time will tell but I think I won't be using that color again !
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Yes..it was Pro Wrap Metallic ..finished with Pro Kote.Only applied 1 heavy coat.I'm thinking this might have been a factor...but I don't know.
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Yes..it was Pro Wrap Metallic ..finished with Pro Kote.Only applied 1 heavy coat.I'm thinking this might have been a factor...but I don't know.
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New to this but I'm learning.Finished a Batson Rainshadow RX 8. Was very pleased until I fished it a week at the coast.The rod is AWESOME but I had used metallic thread and now it appears a lot of the color is "gone" showing a lot of the silver.Had used a deep blue color.What happened ?
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