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7 years ago
Mike Halbert
I use syringes to measure epoxy, using mixing sticks (Anglers Workshop) in mixing cups, applying with brushes, and using rod dryers at room temperature. Nothing added!
Forum: rodboard 7 years ago
Mike Halbert
The Fuji guide is BNLG. Sorry. The guides hold up fine and have large enough feet to remain secure in the wraps - the smallest I use on the halibut rods is a size 10. Obviously the halibut rods get bent but not to the point that seems like it is a noodle.
I use the rods on my charter boats in Southeast Alaska and they remain in the rocket launchers all summer exposed to sun (rarely) and lots
Forum: rodboard 7 years ago
Mike Halbert
Wow! Lots of info here. Thank you very much. A few things to add and answer.
1) I have been putting the epoxy on the completed underwrap with the guide and over wrap. I will try putting a coat on the underwrap before installing the guide.
2) Using composite blanks for halibut. Primarily graphite on lighter rods. Have not been coating the under wraps or using double overwraps. Using relative
Forum: rodboard 7 years ago
Mike Halbert
I have been struggling with epoxy failure on my saltwater rods. I have been plagued with moisture getting under the epoxy and causing milkyness. I also am getting cracking around the guide feet on my heavy rods (halibut rods) which I am sure is the contributing factor to the moisture issue. I am using underwraps on the guides. I do not use color preserver. I use two coats of epoxy (Aftco currentl
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