Thanks Tom. I will try that. I was thinking it did not have enough epoxy and was not covering completely. I will try a few on my practice blank and see if that solves that problem.
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I searched previous posts and did not find an acceptable solution to my problem. I have had some difficulty with placing decals on the rod. I know the problem is with my first coat of epoxy. It is not leveling well and looks kind of lumpy when looking at it closely. I use heat and it still does not level well. If I put the decal on this lumpy coat, no amount of coats will make to look right.
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I fish the coast of Savannah Georgia. I love inshore and offshore fishing. My favorite is fishing inshore for redfish with artificial baits. I love my 7' 8" Lamiglas casting rod with medium strength and fast tip. It was my first build using quality components. I have built many rods since on quality blanks and components, but this is still my favorite.
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I made the same mistake. I went to 50 lb. on my float rod because of the line diameter.. A friend convinced me to change to 20 lb. It was amazing in the casting difference with the smaller line. I have never had a trout break 20 lb. line.
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I also went though the same problem. I now measure precisely using the syringe and mix for 2 minutes. I have not had a rod come out tacky since I started being more aware of the correct procedure. Good Building.
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Others may disagree, but I have found that the Airwave guides are awesome for casting light baits on a baitcasting reel.
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I build on the All Purpose Fast Glass APFG786-1.
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I just bought two of the NFC Fast gGass blanks in 90" medium/moderate. I think they will work well for live bait King trolling.
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I bought two 7'6" med action fast glass rods to build a couple of King trolling rods. I like what they look like. I put a long plastic handle with an aluminum gimbal butt. I think they will make nice trolling rods.
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I can be reached at hepcat60@hotmail.com
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Welcome to the board and a great hobby. I have made most of the mistakes out three. Just learn from them and build a solid functional rod. Don't worry about pretty at first. Slow is good. Redo mistakes, you can't cover them up.
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I am in he process of restoring some old bass lures I have had for 30+ years. I might be interested in some of them if the price is right.
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My shop floor is always a mess and dirt. I have a large magnet that usually locates and retrieves them for me.
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I few weeks back I ordered a NFC rod from a company I have used frequently. I received the rod a week or so ago and it was snapped in two. Not only was the rod broken the package was so badly treated it arrived in two pieces. The company was great and immediately sent me another. I receive it today broken in two pieces. So I am about to go through the whole process again. What a hassle! The
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Thank you for all of the comments. The bottom line is "these ain't my Daddy's rods". I need to be more careful and attentive.
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Thank you all for the great information. I guess I need to be more careful with my rods and realize that with the lack of weight comes less durability. I may never break another rod, but I want to make darn sure it isn't my rod building that is the problem. I am beginning to think the problem may be my treatment of my rods rather than my building skills. I hope so.
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Since I began building rods 18 months ago I have broken 2 rods while fishing. I broke a CRB Color series 8-14 lb.spinning rod while casting it with a 1/4 lure yesterday. A couple of months ago I broke a Batson rod slinging a 2 pound fish on board. The Batson rep told me not to do that, but I have been slinging bass onboard since BASS outlawed nets in tournaments in the 80s. I have never broke
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I have built with all three and would recommend the MHX and/or Batson; however, I have built a few rods on the color series blanks. I have found them to be great value. I have a favorite little speckled trout rod that I fish with more than anything else on a Color Series blank.
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Thank you for the suggestion Anceimo. I don't shark fish so that makes good sense. I will look into it.
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He fishes from shore. I would still think that length would be difficult unless he needs it for casting. I haven't sat down to discuss the build with him yet. We discussed briefly and he only had a minute to talk. I will know more after we discuss. I was just trying to get a jump on options for his request.
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I have a friend who wants a custom rod for shark fishing. He is looking for an 8 1/2'-9' heavy blank to fish a 50 wide with 100lb test line. I have looked around and am having difficulty finding such an animal. Any suggestions
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Thank you Ken. I was looking at that red and I think my friend will be very pleased with it.
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I am also looking to build a surf rod for a friend. I have found that it is difficult to find an 11' foot rod for $100. I will look into some of the suggest above. I am looking for an 11' graphite/s-glass composite .
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I just built a jigging rod on the HTR 6' blank. I am extremely pleased with how it fishes. I am in the process of building a second one on the same blank.
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Thank you Chris.
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A friend has a Shimano Ocea Plugger that needs a new stripper guide. I have a pic but can't figure out how to upload it. I has an inch ID so it is a double footed stripping guide. and looks to be a Fugi MN. Does anyone know if this is the guide that come on this rod? Thanks for your expertise.
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Thanks Tom. That's the plan.
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Thanks Tom for the suggestions. I considered starting with a 16, but was warned to make sure to use a large enough stripper to avoid having trouble with the line touching the large fore grip. I will know more after receiving the rod and doing a static test. From those I have seen, I suspect the stripper guide will be only a few inches above the grip. The bumper guide suggestion also makes sens
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Has anyone built on a Thrasher blank. I am building a 6' jigging rod and had a strong recommendation for this blank. I am planning on using a high rise 2 footed stripper guide a bumper, and #8 runners in a spiral wrap. I was thinking 20-12-8-8-8-8. Any thoughts or recommendations on this setup?
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I am a novice rod builder also. I have about 10 rods under my belt in the past 6 months. I have experienced the same problems and most here probably have. As mentioned earlier, learn from your mistakes, don't be too hard on yourself when a mistake is made, and most mistakes can be repaired. Do as these pros say. There are not shortcuts. I mix the epoxy under a bright light and make sure th
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