Yes Mark I enjoy using CCF. What i do is use acid free solder, weigh it on a gram a scale and wrap it around the TT. Also mega thanks to Dr. Hanneman.
Forum: rodboard

I enjoy using the CCS, it’s all about numbers, without numbers we have nothing. All said and done, the bottom line is FEEL? This is what I do, with rod and line I go out in my yard and do some roll casting, I start with 10 ft, 20 ft, than 30 ft. If I don’t get that feeling, I change line size and try again. I always put the guides on the natural curve, this puts the spine on to top for doi
Forum: rodboard

I have Jim's book Thread Weaving, really can't go wrong.
Forum: rodboard

Has anyone ever tested fly rod lines vs guide type? For example, Cortland vs scientific using ceramic guides. Does one have an edge on distance? My gut feeling with all the types of lines, the result would be very minimal. Mega thanks in advance, stan yerger
Forum: rodboard

David, Just go to an Ace Hardware store and purchase an " Elastic stop wing nut " for the thread dia of the threaded rod. This will end all problems.
Forum: rodboard

Mega thanks Mike, thats what I'm looking for. stan
Forum: rodboard

I wrapped a few fly rods with minima 4’s size 4 and used the standard Tip Top 5.3mm loop. Has any one come up with minima 4 Tiptop? Guess it’s all about esthetics
Forum: rodboard

thanks for the reply i will give it try.
Forum: rodboard

I do some thread weaving (script) on my rods from time to time. I use white thread for the lettering and red for the wrapping. After the finish is dry there is always a distinct difference where the white thread was used. Wondering if there is a better way to do this? Mega thanks, Stan Yerger
Forum: rodboard

Tried to attach to the CC data site but got all kinds of warnings. Is there a problem with the site as one should not open it?? mega thanks, stan yerger
Forum: rodboard

A few years ago I built an 8’Austin fly rod 4 wt. (It’s still my favorite rod). At that time snake guides where in, a few years later I removed the snakes and put on single foot guides as they where in, a few years later I removed the single foot guides and put on ceramic guides as they where in, a few years later, this year, I removed the ceramics and put on minima 4 guides. So, I’m
Forum: rodboard

Get a copy of Tom's book and by all means subscribe to the magazine. Buy from the folks on the left. This board is the go to when your down? Your need for a fishing licence will be aparent as time goes buy!!!! It's a great hobby, enjoy, stan yerger
Forum: rodboard

Has any one found a source for the new smaller tip tops and the new rod finish?
Forum: rodboard

My daughter gave me a spinning rod that spent some time in salt water, East Coast. I put on new guides and tip top on and filled the cork holes All seems to be in good casting form. I’m concerned about the effect of the salt water on graphite?? Anyone have the same problem? Mega thanks, Stanford Yerger
Forum: rodboard

Ordered some size 4 minima fly guides, looks like the i.d. is 3mm (.118). Wondering if there is a correlation of the # and i.d.. I thought a #4 was the same as a #4 SF, wrong?? Any help would be appreciate. Stan Yerger
Forum: rodboard

I would like to build an 8’, 4wt fly rod “fast action”, 2 pc. So looking at the folks on the left I found some listed with those numbers. IV’s. So I look in CC data sheet and find that the data is different? So I call the company , no comment! I have found that the last rods that I have built where all over wt. and lower action!! So what do you folks do when you want to built an 8f
Forum: rodboard

Thanks Tom, I did see a size 3 listed in one of the cat on the left and also e mailed the suppler and size three is the smallest?? stan yerger
Forum: rodboard

I’m in the process of building a 8 ft. 4 wt. fly rod. I’ve been using SF guides size 1 or 2 on my tip sections with good results. Would like to use the minima guides but as yet the smallest I can find are size 3. Any thoughs would be appreciated. Stan yerger
Forum: rodboard

I acquired a Fenwick (Feralite) fly rod @ a garage sale and just below the ferrule there is a decal, twist on-twist off. What a great idea, just wondering if this was added to rod buy Fenwick? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Mega thanks, Stan Yerger
Forum: rodboard

My son in-law wants me to build him a tsunami surf rod, would appreciate any invoice on this blank as I have zero experience with this company? Mega thanks, stan yerger
Forum: rodboard

The other day I was looking for a guide in one of my many boxes and ran across a spool of old multi colored thread , an old rod winder both from Herter’s. So just wondering if there is a rod building museum so one can donate to, if not maybe TOM should start one??? Just thinking, Stan Yerger
Forum: rodboard

Steve, my words used was not the best. The rod I used had snakes on. I build rods as a hobby, so I had one with single foot and one with ceramics. When I got home I did some casting with all three rod with the same line. For me it was obvious the line was going through the snake guides with ease!! I'm sure that for different rods, different casting style the results would be different. F
Forum: rodboard

The other day I went fly fishing with my 8 ft 3 wt. Austin and was over whelmed by The ease of casting the line. Dismantling the rod I discovered it had snake guides on not my normal ceramic type. Went home and did some casting with snake, single foot and ceramic guides with same line. The rod with snakes had me back in the zone again. I’m probably all wet, wondering if any one has
Forum: rodboard

I pull the two ends snug “parallel” with the wrap. Then rotate the ends “perpendicular” 90 degrees to the wrap. Then add color preserve with a tooth pick. Let dry and trim with cuticle clippers. Learned the method from this board.
Forum: rodboard

Enjoyed Ray Adams article, weaving the symbol in RodMaker magazine, 13-1 issue. Would appreciate the type of thread he used and finish? Mega thanks ,Stan.
Forum: rodboard

I enjoy building combination rods but in stead of the sliding rings, I use an alum threaded sleeve real seat from older ice rods. I think the rods are from the old Herter’s catalog? I’m tired of stealing from one rod to build another. I’ve been using this type of real seat for 50 plus years, Wondering why some company hasn’t reproduced this type of sleeve? stan yerger
Forum: rodboard

I’m rebuilding several old casting rods, (metal blanks). One had the guides soldered on, the other used copper wire. Would like to use thread ,wondering if the thread would hold up? Mega thanks for any suggestions would be appreciated.
Forum: rodboard

I use lock type wing nuts and nylon washers on both sides of the spool, works every time. Can be had from Ace hardware store.
Forum: rodboard

Is there really a big difference in rod building thread and fly tying thread? Can one use fly tying thread in a pinch, on small rods?
Forum: rodboard

I read that its ok to use armorall on ones fly rod, I have a feeling my fly line is picking some up from the rod thus breaking down my fly line, The line is getting heaver, obsorbing water. Yes, I do clean my fly line after every use. Has anyone, had this happen to them or is this just my imagination? Thanks, Stan Yerger
Forum: rodboard