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11 months ago
Bruce Creel
I built a matching set of rods for specs and red fish using Winn split grips. One casting and one spinning. Broke the casting and want to rebuild it to complete the set. The problem is the spinning rod handles have started to breakdown and the color is completely coming off all over my hands. I have tried rubbing with alcohol but after it dries when you pick it up again it continues to stain your
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Bruce Creel
25/64 would be .390 so that might very well work. I’ve never installed a ferrule before. I assume there is something on U-tube to give me a jump start on research!!
Thanks Woody
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Bruce Creel
Thanks for the guidance, I did a search on the forum list for repairs but not the library. !!!
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Bruce Creel
I have a nice Point Blank rod blank that got snapped in half during a move. It’s a 7’-6” medium rod and I have looked for a set of ferrules to make it a 2 pc rod but no luck. Any way to repair without affecting the action of the rod? The largest ferrules I have found are on Janns net and are size 21/22. The blank is .382 inches at the break.
Thanks
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Creel
I just completed my 4th rod build and wanted to try a little something different. I have been looking at Bamboo fly rods and would like to build one for trout. I have located several bamboo blank sellers but I am a little worried about the quality of the blanks. You can pay $85 to $500 and they all seem to have the same description. Does anyone have some advice or suggestions on a good quality bl
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Creel
Decision is made, Carbon Fiber it is!! Thanks for the input and I’m sure I will be back with more questions!!
Forum: rodboard 4 years ago
Bruce Creel
Forum Members,
I am about to start my very first rod build project and I have been trolling the site for as much information as I can gather without taking up your time asking questions that have already been asked and answered. I have ordered two St Croix 5SW70MF for a pair of Inshore rods, one spinning and one Baitcasting mainly for speckled Trout. I want to go with the split handle grips and
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