So first of all, I'd just like to ask what exactly are the benefits of going the 27x route? I've heard better feel, better casting distance, etc but do any of these claims really carry any weight? If not and you'd just suggest a regular setup, what size guides should I purchase? I'm ordering stuff for a 7 ft mhx fast action spinning rod. Here's what I know (correct me if I'm wrong) I'll need 8 g
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I just finished putting my prokote epoxy finish on my rod and noticed that there are a few places where when I pulled my thread through to lock it in, I left too much and they made small rough bumps in the epoxy. Is there any way to fix these? I cut one down with a razor blade and it is smooth now but there is a little white spot where the epoxy isn't glossy. Will another coat cover this or will
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Thanks for the info. For a casting rid, how much difference is there in the mid price items and the high dollar things?(blanks, guides, reel seats) is there a noticeable difference when using one compared to the other?
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Thanks for the replies! The reason I was asking was because I'm in the middle of my first rod build, and I feel like a great deal of the money and time that went into the rod was for cosmetic purposes. $5 for color anodized rod seat, $10 extra for colored guides, etc can all add up. I also think just doing the grips and guides could be done relatively quickly, whereas on my build I did underwraps
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I was just wondering what the cost difference would be if I were to go out and buy a middle of the line rod(Abu, Shakespeare, etc) or if I were to build a rod with only function in mind. Assuming I already have tools, thread, finish... could I build a rod with similar or better performance to a factory rod for less money? I haven't really noticed any standard or grading criteria for rods, so is t
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Phil Erickson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How it looks if it fades is dependent upon the > entire makeup of the wraps. The only way I am > aware of to "combat" the fading is to minimize > exposure Has anyone tried applying uv protectant used for fabric car upholstery to thread, prior to applying epoxy as an added uv protectant. D
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Phil Erickson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The fade is primarily the loss of color. The blue > will fade lighter and lighter, depending upon the > amount of sun light exposure. Does intense fading kill the look of a rod or can it still look good, just with different(lighter) shades of blue? There is not way to combat this?
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Brennen, > Another way to work with the epoxy ramp, is to > simply place the rod at an angle such that the > ramp is level. Then put on a coat or two of > finish epoxy to the ramp only and let it set up. > Then, go ahead, level the rod and apply finish to > the rest of the rod and you wil
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Also I'm using prowrap metallic blue and silver. I just read on here that the prowrap blue fades really bad. Is this true, and if so can I stop it? I didn't buy any cp because I bought all ncp thread and metallics. I was under the impression these threads didn't need cp.
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Thanks for the quick replys. I agree I probably started off a bit complex, but I'm already done with %90 of the rod. My 28 strand weave took me 4 tries before I got it how I wanted it, and I enjoy working on it, so if I need too redo my tiger wrap it's no big deal, I just didn't know how much of the underwrap the over wrap hid. As for the ramp, it's not extremely steep, but it's still a significa
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Thanks for the quick replys. I agree I probably started off a bit complex, but I'm already done with %90 of the rod. My 28 strand weave took me 4 tries before I got it how I wanted it, and I enjoy working on it, so if I need too redo my tiger wrap it's no big deal, I just didn't know how much of the underwrap the over wrap hid. As for the ramp, it's not extremely steep, but it's still a significa
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Hello I'm 17 and Im in the middle of my first rod build. I've been using this forum for information and it has helped me tremendously, however I have a few questions that I couldn't find answers too so I figured I'd just ask myself. First of all I have read that when using a thread finish with a longer pot life(I'm using prokote) it will want to run downhill. I made epoxy ramps instead of winding
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