I use mop and glo or future on all the rods i finish. even matte blanks. The reason is that it makes clean up after fishing a little easier. on gloss blanks it just protects the gloss look. and adds a little extra protection. Gregg
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Bill a trip to Lowes or home depot may be required. Funny i have been thinking about the same things. I hate the way my butcaps have been turning out and was looking to try some different things. I am heading out this weekend to those 2 places to come up with some kind of solution. I was actually thinking like those metal drywall things you put in to hang thing on. The heavy duty ones etc.
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Bill a trip to Lowes or home depot may be required. Funny i have been thinking about the same things. I hate the way my butcaps have been turning out and was looking to try some different things. I am heading out this weekend to those 2 places to come up with some kind of solution. I was actually thinking like those metal drywall things you put in to hang thing on. The heavy duty ones etc.
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There is a wholesaler fuji rodbuilding business i Japan that carries all that neat stuff. Anodized winding checks balancing systems etc. I believe it www.matagi.co.jp tough to read but you should be able to find what you need there.
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Myles, Should be no problem as long as your guides are the concept high frame type. I regularly use 20's when using 1500 size reels and really have no issues. The size 6 fly guides will be fine as well. For all my bass rods i only use size 6 and have even experimented with size 5 as well. Good luck. My next project will be a similar rod to what you are building. Gregg
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Guys thanks for the information. I will be experimenting with an assortment this week. Gregg
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Ok so i have a Lathe, wood and turning tools. How would i make a small buttcap. Gregg
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Tom, Thanks for the reply. What guides do i use. I am assuming that Standard single foot spinning guides will not be the answer, Or maybe they are. He is pretty rough on equipment and i want to make sure i give hime a top quality rod. Gregg
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I have a buddy of mine who wants a 7' spinning rod for striper fishing In New York/New Jersey. I have no idea what blank, or guides to use. Any help would be appreciated. Most of his fishing is done with Live Bait and Lures up to 1oz. Thanks, Gregg
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I did a musky rod this year and painted the fuji reel seat red with Car paint and added 2 coats of Klass Kote Epoxy. I did scuff the entire reel seat and sanded down the threads. after 1 yr outside (i do all this to test my projects) and hard musky fishing the color is still outstanding and holding up well. Hope this helps. Gregg
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I totaly understand how you feel. for me epoxy was the toughest especially when doing a but wrap etc. I have actually gone to using all klass Kote because it was so thin and for me easier to work with. I just got done with 2 rods after several month lay off and was still able to get good results. I just brush it on thinly, make sure the rod is level and let it turn. It does take 2 or 3 coats
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