Thanks, I'll just go with 5 min epoxy since there is an auto parts store down the road that sells about 100 different varieties. This is my first rod and "thought" I had all the needed supplies. -Todd
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I've done some searching on this forum and read that people use either hot glue or epoxy for gluing on the tip top. The epoxy seems that most are using is a 5 minute epoxy. Is this the same stuff I can find at a hardware store or automotive store? Or do I need to buy a special fishing rod building 5 minute epoxy. The same goes for hot glue that is, is the hot glue the same as generic hot g
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I'm looking into starting my first rod and am not sure on what power to get the rod. I've never have purchased a rod for myself, just used hand-me-downs, so this is an experience in itself. I typically fish for trout in a lake by trolling. When I say trolling, I don't mean with downriggers and other typical trolling equipment. Its just puttering around a lake with a little 5hp outboard at almo
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I already posted this question, but didn't use a valid user name.... sorry for the redundancy. I'm going to start working on my first rod. It will be a spining rod. I am going to give this as a gift to one of my groomsman for being in my wedding party. I'm looking for ideas of how/where to "personalize it". So far I thought of a nickel butt cap and engraving it with his name or i
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