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7 weeks ago
Mark Brassett
If you super glue it, how do you align the guides before epoxy?
Forum: rodboard 2 months ago
Mark Brassett
With the smaller reamer, ream both ends of the grip half way. Then send that reamer all the way through from the bottom. And always do what Tom and Norm suggest.
Forum: rodboard 2 months ago
Mark Brassett
Just parroting what I've read many times on this forum. When you no longer leave a finger print in the excess epoxy in the cup/foil, a second coat can be applied.
Forum: rodboard 2 months ago
Mark Brassett
David, if you want to post the pics in the body of the reply, you'll need to use a hosting site like Postimage. You can choose a thumbnail that will appear in the body and can be enlarged with a click on the pic. Just copy and paste the address with your post.
Forum: rodboard 3 months ago
Mark Brassett
I'm with Spencer. You will have to choose one or the other. Big snook and jacks with a MH and trout and small snook with the M.
Forum: rodboard 3 months ago
Mark Brassett
You can remove that excess epoxy with a stripped bread tie. Remove the paper from half of the tie and drag the wire back towards the tunnel while the epoxy is wet. Wipe the excess off of the wire with a paper towel. Check the guides every half hour and repeat until the excess is gone. This process will also force some of the epoxy back into the tunnel.
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
11. Re: NFC Sj 603
I think that may be the first rod I've ever seen with the factory label on the top of the blank.
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
12. Re: NFC Sj 603
Looks great! Except for the pink line. Just kidding. LOL!
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
Send me a mailing address. I'll either USPS or UPS it.
choupiquer@cox.net
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
15. Orvis 100A reel
Found this in the same barn that the Heddon #10 came from. I have no use for it but if someone collects these things or has a vintage Orvis spinning rod to pair it with I am offering it for free.
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
16. Re: Heddon #10
The blotches are raised blotches. I think the finish has bubbled up all along the entire length of the rod.
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
17. Re: Heddon #10
Thanks, Tom and Sam. For now it will just be a wall hanger. I will eventually get around to a restoration and will follow the advice given.
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
18. Heddon #10
Is this rod worth refinishing or would it be better to just leave it alone and hang it on the rack? The whole rod has raised blotches along its length. If I want to refinish it, any advice would be well appreciated.
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
I've built a couple dozen rods using the 703. They are built for speckled trout and 1/4-1/8 oz swim baits. Like Ernie said, these blanks have a WAY less backbone than you would like when fishing for reds. A 1/2 oz lure surely can be fished with these blanks but it feels a bit whippy when casting and retrieving. It certainly is capable of handling 10lb-30lb redfish. It just takes a lot longer
Forum: rodboard 4 months ago
Mark Brassett
I would buy them. What are the chances of creating carbon fiber thread for wrapping?
Forum: rodboard 5 months ago
Mark Brassett
I built a speck rod with the dark blue anodized titanium from Back Creek. In the full sun, they have an aura and glow blue. Awesome!
Forum: rodboard 5 months ago
Mark Brassett
I couldn't upload pics because of my oversized format. You can always use a hosting site and then copy and paste the URL.
Forum: rodboard 5 months ago
Mark Brassett
I like the hand roll technique. Still use the CRB set up from the Mud Hole beginners kit. If I were selling the rods commercially then the power wrapper would be necessary.
Forum: rodboard 6 months ago
Mark Brassett
While it is a very nice rod, it is substandard by todays standard. When I restore those old rods, I always pay respect by researching and building it back to its original glory as close as possible. It should live the rest of its life as a rod rack queen.
Forum: rodboard 6 months ago
Mark Brassett
Call your local UPS. It costs 1/2 the price if your package is square or triangular.
Forum: rodboard 6 months ago
Mark Brassett
If you ship them in a triangular cardboard like Mudhole does the UPS cost is much cheaper than if you pack it in a cylinder.
Forum: rodboard 6 months ago
Mark Brassett
When I use a hosting site a thumbnail or hotline can be copied and pasted directly into the thread on this site. You should have that option on the host site.
Forum: rodboard 6 months ago
Mark Brassett
Getting registered in the photo section is sometimes unreliable. It could take a day or a few weeks. Reasons for this issue has been thoroughly discussed on this forum but sometimes the problem still persists. If you want to post a pic immediately, I would suggest a hosting site.
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