Tom do you think the size of the thread has any bearing on the micro size gaps ?
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thanks for the advice Bill I'll give it a try
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Didn't see Randy's question disregard if you feel it's the same.
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Having trouble when using light colored threads . I always seem to get a blotchy finish . Pack and burnish threads well.Put one coat of color preserve on which I think is my mistake. Will another covering of CP do the trick? Besides painting the rod and guide under the thread. Any suggestions? thanks
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My concern was that the outer shell would be dry but the inner coatings might still be "soft" Subjecting a rod to next day casting could be harmful.
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Have a rush job need flex coat (one coat) a 2 guides and have it ready by tomorrow. If I flexcoat the guides then apply heat till the outer part is dry to touch will the rod be ready to fish by tomorrow?
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Tom your right didn't read the article all the way thru. My error.
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Been using the Forhan Locking Wrap just as an added precaution. Some where I read that there is a way to loop the thread around the stem of the guide. Seems like a better way. Ive tried it several times but it doesn't make a nice wrap . Anyone know this technique?
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they are the best
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Joe Thanks for that interesting information. To make the worm raise more in longer casts I have been high sticking the rod . It hasn't worked yet but I have not given it much of a chance. thanks for your help.
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Dave, thank you for clarifying casting techniques. I did take it the wrong way. I'm in the the process of building a medium fast action rod which holds some promise , power in the medium range , I started it before initiating my topic. . I like to think out of the box and have perhaps thought of some creative ideas which I will be glad to share. Joe Vanfossen recommended using 2 light worms to a
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That was going to be my next question Joe , Ive been experimenting with slower rods they do load and throw the light bait better but Im sure I will loose a lot of fish because of poor hooking power. thanks for the tip
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Thank you for all the information you have shared , Its a lot to digest. I'm a beginner in the art of bass fishing. . It would seem to me that a fast action rod and a light weight lure would not give the the rod time enough to load . Can you straighten me out on this point?
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I have never built a bass rod, Interested in throwing plastic worms with out additional bullet weights I see that conventional rods have abt 15 inch handles for a 2 handed cast. On a 7 ft rod that leaves abt a 6 ft of actual casting rod. . Distance is an important factor will 6ft do the job? Im also considering a spinning rod better choice? .Rod is a medium fast. Plan to use braid line.
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Have a light colored acrylic reel seat want to tint the Rod Bond to coordinate with the colors of the acrylic seat.
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Phil what kind do you use I was thinking of Rod Bond will that be ok?
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. Whats the best glue to use to glue fly reel skeletons to acrylic.
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If you had 2 fly rods one was a 2 section rod the other a 4 section both 9ft 4w same action. We are talking about weight, casting ability,sensitivity,durability,number of guides etc Which rod would be the better performer? Is there a difference because of the extra sections ?
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Roger I live on the outer banks . In my opinion your to light to cover all situations . If your throwing 3 0z you have not considered the bait, wind or current. Most guys throw 4 to 5 oz plus bait. That is for calm surf and sunny days . I would consider a rod that could handle a 5 weight sinker . To really get out there there are groups that 11 and 12 ft rods and 5weights plus bait. 10 to11ft
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ok lets simplify things, a bass fly rod that will cast floating deer bugs and streamers and perhaps small spinners What weight fly line and all other info that would be useful thanks
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There are deer hair bugs that float on the water He speaks about throwing spinners and streamers Said he wanted the option to throw small plugs . I believe the small plugs are more of a ultra light rod application?
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Interested in building one . Would like it to handle bass bugs up to a 1/4 oz have no idea about the line weight . . ANY and all information would be very useful. Fish will weigh up to 5# which is rare. thank you
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Excuse me for my ignorance Herb, but r you talking a ball point pen? Can you explain how you finish an edge with a piece of floss? thanks
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Ive seen some You Tube videos . If you blow on the surface of the water it will separates the water if that is what you mean.
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I fish the surf and use braid to mono or braid to floro . I use the uniknot. mono to the braid I use a 40# shocker and do abt 5 loops When I tie the braid to the mono I do abt 15 loops of braid to mono Been doing the same knot for 15years never a failure.
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Ive done business with them and never been disappointed. Carol is great
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Had my rod in my hand and forgot I had the rod,used it to point to a fan that was running took 4 inches off the tip. I didn't know that tips could fly.
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My e mail mabcohen@embarqmail.com
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I would like to get in touch with someone who would make me some acrylic fly reel seats. I live in North Carolina and it would nice to be close to home but out of state is just as good. Would appreciate an email so we can discuss the particulars
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Hi Chip, use it in both instances. Here is what I do . Measure it out, heat it with a hair dryer till its almost the consistancy of water . Mix , then a little blast afterwards to knock out the small bubbles, After Ive coated if there is any that need for bubble killing I repeat.. The hair dryer is great it never bubbles the finish.If Im using the hair dryer on finished guides I always point the
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