I don't reply much. But I do have to say this, I am assuming when Michael mentioned 2pt 2K clear, he meant Max 2K clear. I use this to restore Mitchell reels, but don't think I'd use it on a rod. I has very little flexibility. Just my thought. It's used by many on cars.
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I also live in an apartment. I just but the sandpaper on the kitchen counter, and sand in a circular motion. Keep checking to square it up.
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I just use an old pair of sneakers in the summer, and a walking stick. In the spring and late fall Frogg togg felt bottom, and a walking stick
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Roger, I buy, repair, and restore Mitchell reels. These reels are not hard to work on, Wallace Carney has a very good youtube video, to repair and maintain the 300. I have (2) 300's I can send to you, all I ask is the cost of shipping. I am a strong advocate of young anglers, I give 2 or 3 UL rods and reels, away at kids fishing rodeo's. If your interested email me, subject line Mitchell 300 for
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I'm no expert for sure! But I bought a QLOUNI Rubber Seam Roller from Amazon $10.00. With the roller I roll from the middle and around the blank, than the same on the bottom half. With the roller i can roll the heck out of it before and after taking the protection part off. I also apply CP to it.
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It was about 1974, I bought a Fenwick 140 ultralight. If I remember correctly and had a lifetime guarantee. Same night I went to my buddies house to show it to him. Held it by handle and about two guides down from the top, put a bend on it and snap it it right in half. Took it back to the sporting goods store in the next day, and told them a carp snapped in half not even 5 labs.
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I have a rubber roller with a handle. I just tack the label centered, than use the roller to smooth it out and around the blank. This get all the air out, and after peeling the covering off, I can use a lot of pressure rolling over the blank and label. Now I do have a question, did I see somewhere to use thread finish on the label before epoxy?
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Fred, if you were asking me, I flounder fish at Manasquan inlet Point Pleasant, Shark River Belmar, and some south NJ.
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Tony says "This site is COATED with some of the nicest people you'll even meet!". Well I have to second that, over the last 2 years here I have been in contact with a number of you. I've not not seen a bad apple in the bunch!!! My only regret is, that I didn't take up this hobby in my younger days. Bill Vivona I asume your from NJ, mind if I ask what part? I'm in Philadelphia PA, but g
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Ken where in PA are you? I'm in Philadelphia.
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I like going old school. Mitchell 204 or 308, the vintage one's are work horses! Don't be afraid to repair one, go to Mitchell Reel Museum.com.
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Mark, I'd just like to say I hope we all, get what's on our wish list for the holidays. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
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Since your talking reels, I'd like to add a little something. I collect and restore vintage Mitchell reels. On all my reels fresh or saltwater reels, I put a thin coat of Corrosion Bock grease all over inside and out. Of course I wipe the outside down! Just this season fishing an inlet in NJ, I hooked a boat prop witch took the rig (Penn 4400ss) right out of my hands into the inlet. A guy next to
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Dennis that is what I'm talking about. If you'd like to email me (Subjuct line 2K). I can send you photos of the rods I did with this product.
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For painting I usually use a dust/mist masks. But for this I highly recommend a Face Air Purifying Respirator.
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Anyone using Max 2K clear, MUST use a protective mask!!! JUST SAYING
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I have painted a few, I scuffed them some with a 3M pad, and light sanding I believe I used 1200 paper. I painted them with Krylon Fusion all-in-one paint, takes awhile to cure (1 week for me). After the paint (2) I used Perma gloss, turned out nice. The other I used Max 2k clear glamour, Only because restored a Mitchell reel, and needed Max 2k clear glamour (a car clear coat in a spray). The re
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My thing the last year, since building rods (I don't build anything fancy). Is going to the trout streams near me, with a few UL rods and pair them with 204 or 308 Mitchell reels. I have people come up to me all the time, after hearing the clicking of the reels. Most tell me how they had Mitchell reels as a kid. The reason I take a few, is I look for a young angler. If they have a sub par rig, a
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I have used permagloss, with Krylon Fusion paint with out a problem. Is the the paint and clear coat really that much of a factor to the blank? I fish mostly UL 5' rods and don't notice anything different.
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I am by no means an expert builder. However I do restore Mitchell reels. Austin I usually use Dupli-color while using Dupli-color auto paint I bake it to cure. Obviously you can't bake a blank. , I just did a purple using Krylon Fusion reel restore, and painted the blank. I put two coats of Max 2K clear glamour spray. She has used it quite a few times and seems to be holding up very well.
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Well I guess I have to chime in. When I first started building, same thing so many questions. Mark you were my first one on one contact, and lead me to Norm. I to have had many personal contacts with him. He truly is passionate about the craft, and will go out of his way to help in any way! My first 6 build were 5'6" UL trout rods. Norm helped me all the way thru the first couple, even sent
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I am not as experienced as most here. But I built a MHX L905 for flounder it is 7'6". I was pleasantly surprised how light it is and how well it handles.
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A ton of suggestions have already been provided > Anthony , including the rainshadows , now when > you come across a post that has a few responses > but isn't getting any more responses that usually > indicates the info already provided is very very > good and there's really nothing else to add
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Hey Gerard, Shoot me an e-mail, it's on my profile, I see yours is hidden. I'm from Philadelphia but I go to North Jersey anyway. Maybe we'll hook up.
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Oh the HMX is an inexpensive blank with a lifetime guarantee. That's why I built that blank. In the10 months I've been building I've built 11 rods ( mostly trout rods, 3 saltwater). Just now feeling like I'd be able to build a better blank like a St Croix etc. I fish Point Pleasant NJ, maybe I'll see you their.
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Gerard, I also am in the northeast, and new to building. But you at the right place to learn, the guy's here are outstanding! Take a lot of notes. Now I built a rod for flounder in NJ, that will work nice with both strippers and flounder. Mudhole has a L905-MHX 7 1/2' blank, i was surprised how light weight it is. I use it with a Penn 4400ss. Like I said take note, I'm sure a lot of guy's will
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Check out Rustoleum 2X they have a couple pinks. I did a purple blank with it, topped it with permagloss for my daughter. Fished it this weekend at a wall, she kept laying it against the wall, held up very good!!
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Welcome Junior welcome to the forum. I am a novice builder, and have learned so much from the builders here! Your neighbor Norm has mentored me, helping me along the way that no one could imagine! Heck if he lived near me, he'd probable lock his door and hide from me by now. This is THE BEST forum I belong to. Most of the members are helpful and without drama. Again welcome and I be looking forwa
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Mark Talmo, glad you got the information you needed. Till coming here I've only been a Mitchell reel and Fenwick lover. Being a new builder I can only suck up information, and not contribute to the forum. I will how ever still be looking to help anyone, if it is only by my contacts networking. Building a rod was always something I wanting to do, now it's a disease that won't go away. Thanks for t
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Mark if you'd like email me the pictures. I have a friend that is no longer on the forum I mentioned, he does have a lot of knowledge on this subject. I do know that he was having medical problems, with in his family. I do expect to hear from him soon. I'll forward your information to him to see what he knows.
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