We are all here because we enjoy rod building. That being said, we probably loveto both fis, and dine on fish. In many parts of the world, fish, and seafood are traditioal holiday meals. If you want to try something different, look around on the Internet and discover the rich holiday meal preperations of othe nations. You just might find something that looks better, and is healthier than norm
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One of the listed sponsors, VoDoo Rods, sells pigments for mixing with epoxy, and for marbling effects. I currently use three of the pigments. They are east to mix, and don't appear to have affected epoxy strength. To make an epoxy winding check, I would mix a small amount od epoxy, add the color pigment, and apply a circle of epoxy against just the blank, and grip, in the desired diameter. i
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Anger's Workshop carries them.
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I like to use Snake Brand Eco coated size 5 running snake guides. They will pass any knot I throw through the, and due to the larger size, are less prone to ice buildup when temps get frosty. I hear good things about Recoils, but also hear that they can be noisy. That noise, IMHO, would transmit through the line, and to the fish when stripping line back.
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If I wanted to make a leather handle for a fly rod, hoe do you stack then laminate thin leather disks to a mandrel, then shape them? I would resume some kind of polyurethane would be the laminating agent, and that it would soak into, and stabilize the leather, and that a press would hold everything tight. So if that's true, how would you add colors, or decoration to the handle? I also think a
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I'm not arguing that adding weigh is either good or bad. I'm just giving info about available weight products for those who may want them.
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Wou;d wood burning be another option? Torch the engraved wooden handle, then sand to get the natural wood color, leaving the darker, scorched color in the recessed lines of the engraving. Just a thought/
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As it is heavier by volume, it uses less space for equal weight compared to lead sheeting. You can glue in strips to achieve the desired balance. And yes, an ounce of lead equals an ounce og tungsten, equals an ounce of zinc, equals an ounce of mercury, etc. That bieng the case, I would rather try to increase weight with tungste, than with aluminum. Osmium would be even better if it wasn't s
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Yes.
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I mistakenly stated that the tungsten sheet had an adhesive back It doesn't. It would need to be glued in place. Available lead sheets do have a sticky back, but again, lead is toxic.
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This topic was addressed previously. I just wanted to add that weight can be added at the butt section by placing strips of thin tungsten sheets under the reel seat. Lead sheets are easier to find. However, tungsten is heavier, and non-toxic. The sheets can be cut with scissors to make strips of whatever sise you need, and are adhesive backed. Just another option.
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For bass, I like the TS Crystal Quartz, in 6 & 7 weights. They are soft enough to protect the tippet, but with plenty of backbone. They are surprisingly light in hand, with fast recovery, and a great swing weight. Herb can give you great recommendations, and pricing,
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For working t my workp;ace for 25 years, I got to pick from one od several prizes. I picked a Daiwa combo spinning/fly rod. It was my intro to fly fishing. I remember the ceramic insert in the tiptop becoming groovec. And then, some meathead university student, fishing next to me at a power plant tai out dropped his pole into tfe drink. I went into my tackle box and got the largest trebble h
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Fond memories with cheap rods were to be had where I grew up. I used a cheap Shakespeare pole, with a Zebco 202 reel and pulled many a trout from the streams, and more perchthan I can count from the river, and bays of the St; Mary's river. Lake Huron offered bass, and pike, which I could also fish for off of our front yard {We lived right at the river's edge). Several rods hung in the workshop
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Phil is a big proponent of the double haul; and it;s a great technique. However, ther are times that there is too much brush, or other obstructions to be able to make a back cast. This is where the single handed spey cast shines. It can be done on everything from a 3 weight moderate, to a fast 8 weight rod. It isgreat for throwing weighted streamers on sink tip lines. For a great line, I lik
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Depending on the type of nylon, it can be extruded into many different forms, as in monofilament nylon fishing line, fly tying threads, guide wrapping threads, as a base for rod blank construction, etc. Phil, are you a mechanical engineer? nylon/carbon resins are even used to make helicopter rotor blades, aircraft wings, car body panels, etc. How can you say that nylon can't be monofilament? Y
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' Spoiler; can be dry reading.
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I just read several; articles on polymers, including nylon, and their interactions with different kinds of epoxy. One of them even gave explanations of how carbon nanotubes could be added, nd how it increased tensile, shear strength, modulus, and flexibility when applied to the resin/carbon fiber substrate wound onto a mandrel, especially when micr-combed. In all cases, the articles srated tg
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There are solid, and tubular ice rod blanks that would fit your needs as well; Best of all, they're a breeze to navigate through heavy brush.
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Can anyone recommend an economical fly line spooler?
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Robert, > > The type epoxy used for most thread wrap finishes > is a casting resin, not an adhesive, although it > will have some adhesive properties. But it's not > the same thing even though both are epoxies. > > .............. Tom, Thanks. Knew knowledge is always appreciated.
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I’ve always thought an epoxy saturated thread > wrap was a composite, which is made from two > dissimilar materials and when combined are > stronger than those individual materials by > themselves. In other words an epoxy reinforced > fiber.Correct me if I’m wrong. > Norm I believe you a
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As far as I can tell, the only difference is the upgraded chuck on the Alps.
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from my university ays, a bridhe sufficient to support an automobile was made of corrugated cardboard, and glue. toothpicks and glue made a model train trestle. plywood, and particle board are stronger than the glue, or wood by themselves. The list goes on. Winding thread covered by epoxy. allowed to soak into the thread fibers is much stronger that is the thread, or epoxy alone. The thread
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I really like my Alps power wrapper/dryer. Additional parts can be purchased for it to turn grips, and glue cork rings. I even secured a pilot bit in the chuck to ream the cork grip on my latest build.
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You have rapping skills I could only dream of. I can wrap guides perfectly, and apply the epoxy just right. However, I don't have the wrapping magic that you have, Superb work on that smudging stick. great job.
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Ok everyone, I get it. However, I'm not suggesting graphene be used directly in rod blank construction, or even to make fishing line. But just think of a lighter, thinner, stronger backing for your fly reel, that surpasses gel spun backing in strength and toughness, or a fishing line that is thinner, lighter, and tougher than anything available on the market right now, all made by the graphene
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chris c nash Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "SPOTLIGHT ON MATERIALS | THE LOWDOWN ON > GRAPHENE" > > - > lowdown-on-graphene/ This spider silk is stronger tha Kevlar, the strongest man made fiber. It has yet to be mass produced, and is the strongest known fiber. Yes, graphene has been shown to really not make stronger blanks,
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I can see this as becoming the newest super-fiber for fishing rods. Here's a link that hints at what could be: . It's interesting stuff to me; but then, I'm a geek/gourmet cook/engineer, sportsman, and anything else you can imagine. Everything interests me. But just think of it. If the super silk can be mass produced, it could be the next level of strength in fishing rods, personal armor, li
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I am happy to report that I just test cast my ne Airflow 6 wt. floating line with universal taper, with a 14 size caddis dry fly tied on. This line casts short, accurate casts, and shoots effortlessly, no double haul required. The fly turned over beautifully, and landed like a dandelion seed. After all the hassle, i have a dry fly, nymph setup, and a weighted streamer set up, both of which wpr
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