For that type fishing, you want a soft tip glass or low number graphite rod for a number of reasons. I am now going on 83 and am still crawling through briars to get to a spot whee there is a possible chance to lob a worm where a native (Brookie or Brown) might be. As your client knows, you are going to whack the tip against numerous hard things(branches, rocks, the ground, etc). If this
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Check out Utmost Enterprises. They handle Batson products. Rainshadow makes a few to your specs and are durable.
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X-2 with Dennis - Maderia or Sulky (available in the Northeast at JO - Anns or other fabric shops) is labeled as poleyneon(Maderia) or something close to it. You will also find Rayon on the shelves - totally unsuitable as it does not like our finish materials. The problems with embroidery threads are the spool size and they are lubricated to allow them to glide through automated machines.
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I have never encountered Glide thread, but have used a lot of Madera and Coats and Sulky. The one thing to keep in mind with these threads, is most are designed for Machine use and contain a lubricant. Thread epoxy is sometimes rejected by these. I have have it happen often enough that I almost always use preserver when using ploy sewing threads. I will oft times take a chance on trim thre
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What I have always done is do a test wrap under where the handle is going to go before starting the build. This way you know exactly what to expect on the color you are building on, not just a "Dark Blank". '
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From your post what you may have is a flounder fishing rig used from rowboats here in the New York area Bay areas in the late 1940- early 1950 time frame. Don't know about Texas then, but reasonable to think it was similar there. The handles were turned as you stated yours were. The reel seats were chrome on brass with the seat being the female of the ferrule and the foregrip being the male
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Ron is correct. The markings should face chuck. I have the same upgrade for many years and have had no issues. My Pac Bay lathe is at least 30 years old and they are still using the same garbage chuck today. In order to keep a rod from working out of the chuck you had to find a way to tie it into the chuck. Yet they still produce the same old thing even though it has never worked. It h
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Be careful to size the seat correctly. I do not know Zeebass sizes, but Van Saal 150 will fit in FS 6 on up to FS 8 in chrome uncushioned, in Black LS 7 stainless, NS 7, FS7 all cushioned, VS 300 FS 8 chrome,LS stainless black, NS 7 black,FS 7 black with LS 7 the longest reach. These are the reels I have and sizes I have. I have used these wrapped and epoxyed on cork grips and on cork
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It sounds to me that the manufacturer went above and beyond to correct your problem. In this day of beating up manufacturers publicly whenever people have problems related to defects or poor usage, how about the name of the people that gave good service? Compliments are good
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Call Sage, they have been most accommodating on matters such as this. Indeed, they just made a section for a 3 pc 6ft spin rod I had built and told me the only rods they can't make sections for are very old ones do too materials not available. At one point they used Gudebrode Goldenrod thread and H&H guides, but not sure what they use now. Call service, explain your dilemma and the
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Bill, Utmost is as close to you as you are going to get in the lower 48. In addition they only charge actual freight cost, no handling, and as a really big plus are located within driving distance of Batson and Pac Bay. In addition, Carol is VERY easy to deal with and will go the extra mile for you as well as very good pricing. If honesty, service and good pricing are high on your list, yo
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The product made by Rod Dancer that is equal to PG is called Lumaseal, not Threadmaster 1. Big difference. Threadmaster 1 is about the same viscosity as 2-part epoxy and is applied in the same manner as you would apply 2 part, for sure you would get a huge mess using a sponge. Lumaseal would be applied in the same manner as PG, multiple thin coats with sponge or whatever you have had good r
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I would be more concerned with the metallic fading. The Madeira will be fine but metallic does not like Sun, especially some Blues.
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USPS from Utmost in Wash to NYC area 3 days usually sometimes 2. Fedex from me to Sage in Wash 12 days, time in Sage for new tip on 6 ft 3 pc spin blank about 4 hrs, return from Sage via Fedex another 10 days. If you want really poor service use Fedex.
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I think he may be referring to the fact that in order to match the existing rod wrapping colors you need an inventory of thread.
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Mike, What Lynn was referring to was exactly what you said. People do not read original posts, just give unrelated responses.
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Tom, you are correct in that Orvis still impregnates their rods. Took a touprof their factory in Manchester, Vt . a few months ago. I think they are rather unique in that they make Bamboo, Glass and Graphite from raw material to finish under one roof. The only thing outsourced is wrapping the guides. A large percentage of this is sent out to local folks, a "cottage industry" accord
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By maintaining high standards combined with much hard work you have built a great site and super expo. Thanks for your efforts, Bob
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The reason Gudebrod went out was not rod thread but Dental Floss. I was told by one of their VP;s at a Merrick Tackle show that they lost a bid to an overseas outfit. They were supplying most of the US market at that time and floss was the major portion of their business. The first year the overseas supplier had to turn to Gudebrod to fulfill the order as they could not meet production, but
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Sally Hanson "hard as nails" nail polish. I use black and white. I let it sit for a day and yet to have any problems. I also do nor glob it on, but use thin coats.
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Tom - You forgot Fiberstar
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Custom Rod Grips, a sponsor, has free, downloadable grip templates. It would behoove you to look at them for proportions as well as style. Very easy yo make an error putting you back to the titebond.
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You might want to try making a flush backing plate as outlined above but use adhesive backed male velcro on the plate. The foam should act as female velcro and provide fast on and off - similar to a sanding disk...
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I just measured mine. I have the 3 wheel model. The wheels measure 3.8" + or - .010.
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X2 0n Penn State - Smaller outfit doing primarily turning related things. Personal service, Chucks that fit their products, Very large selection of chisels and other turning related equipment including dust removal. Very high quality and service to match.
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According to the USPO you should receive your thread 2/4 - not bad service for $ 2.54. Any problem contact me. My E-mail is listed. Bob
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Barry, The thread will be in the mail Monday. I never get involved with Paypal. When you receive the package send me the postage plus what ever you think is fair ( the price of a spool of Fish hawk?).
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I have a just about full 650 yd spool I could help you out with. Need your address.
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If the new owners of Anglers Workshop did not change the Chalkstream series, they were excellent small stream blanks. If they have changed, I would look at Batson using Utmost as a vendor.
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Skip - To answer your question " CP" stands for Color Preserver which is used to maintain the true color of standard Nylon thread when Epoxy is applied. Without CP nylon will go translucent and the color of the thread will dramatically change depending on how dark the blank is. The second type of thread used is "NCP " , which is nylon with an additive that makes it opaqu
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