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Conservative colors. Pattern from robduildingtutorials.com
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This is my first chevron wrap. I did it on an old Shimano Clarus that needed rebuilding. Any critique would be helpful. I did the tie offs a little out there as I'm still getting used to those.
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The flash washed out the pinstripes. Green metalic bordering white. Oh well. My camera @#$%&.
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Had to keep the wrap short.
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Same concept, just different. Watcha think?
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Giveaway for derby.
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Nephew wanted Blue and Green. Green Metallic Flek in the finish. Grip from Riley Rods.
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So much movement L2R on this one. JT branches to close it off.
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Didnt see the butt fuzz till now. doh!
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Another one, in red.
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Saw a pic Billy did on wrapping thread over corktape. This is my second attempt. Thanks Billy!
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Balance is desireable as it lends to less fatigue over the day. Flipping for 8+ hours with an unbalanced rod multiple days in a tournament might leave you feeling like you have arthritis. With that said, before considering rear grip length, I've only been able to truly balance one by sticking 2-3oz's of weight in the butt. That's a tough proposition when you pay for a light blank. Building ba
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You may do all these things suggested and then some ( I did ), and still get Amine, although doing all things suggested should reduce how often it happens. Had a rod I left it on and the thread color faded before the Amine went away. After over a year I stripped the rod. Some guys will work in environmental conditions that are just perfect for Amine. Eventually came to that conclusion and
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The quality of my product was not good enough. Became impatient with the process and more concerned with the final product. Hobby builders working space and tools. I can repair my own rods now though. ;)
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Follow your winding thread with a packing tool. Then burnish the threads after wrapping. Shouldn't see gaps again. Tight Lines!
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Great blank for that application, picked mine up a month or 2 ago. I've got a bit of time in the field with their blanks for a wide range of bass applications and you will be happy with the purchase. Can you hear the braid singing on your new frog rod yet?..... Have fun!!
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If it's all you have, sure. But in the long run get used to using size A thread. Better to get to know what your going to gravitate towards anyways. It just winds so much smoother and after burnishing looks like paint instead of small rope wrapped around the rod. I'm digging Pro Wrap Nylon right now for those very reasons. No fish eye problems with finish either. And its plenty strong
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Lore and Exaggeration could be their own topic.
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Hi Barry, No doubt about it. Definitely makes the experience longer if the carrier isn't helping. USPS has been the most frustrating but they all can have their moments.
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