Hi guys, Here's a little bit of history about my current project. I am in the process of rebuilding a St. Croix Avid Inshore for catching snook, reds, and tarpon down here in St. Florida. The rod I am rebuilding was originally a 8 foot long Medium Heavy 14-30lb 1/2-2oz but the top foot broke. I had a few other similar broken rods sitting around so I decided to used the top portion of anoth
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Tom, I just received my first issue in the mail today. Thank you for the lightning fast shipping. Pedro
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Tom that's all I needed to know. Thank you for your quick reply. Below is a copy of the message I sent to rodmaker@earthlink.net. Regards, Pedro From: pedro gomez ([email protected]) Sent: Wed 2/23/11 9:51 AM To: rodmaker@e&#
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Tom, I sent you a private email yesterday and it went unanswered so I have decided to post the same question here on this forum as I see that you frequently visit this site. Well, I recently subscribed to Rodmaker magazine (Order #202120) and I was wondering when should I be expecting my first issue. Please let me know. Thanks, Pedro
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Started a new thread.
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I decided not to purchase the pre made handles. I will either purchase them with a smaller inside diameter or make my own. Thank you all.
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Ok, so provided the cork quality is good. Are there any downfalls from shimming the corks to fit. Thanks
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Here's a more specifc question. I found a great deal on 10 high quality portoguese labeled cork handles measuring 12 inches in length for only $3.70 a piece but the only problem is that they have all been reammed to about 5/8" on the butt side portion. Should I shim these to fit the rods or should I just let this awesome deal pass by and pay retail for the correct size. Any downfalls from do
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Marco, You are a life saver. That was exactly what I was looking for. I sent you a personal email. Thanks, Pedro
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Thank you for your suggestion. In what volume can I find that article. I do not mind reading the article but I honestly do not think it would make sense for me to start making my own. I'll rather purchase them instead of spending the required time, effort, and a lot of money on equipment, plus I do not think I could ever make a foregrip winding check like the one in the pictures, not in a million
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Quick question, would a cork handle with an ID opening of 5/8" .625mm work on a blank with a butt OD of .500-550mm or would be too lose of a fit. Thanks
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Mike, Thank you for your quick reply but I am actually looking for winding checks that would fit flush on top of a Fuji KDPS Quick-Lock Reel Seat Locking Nut, plus I really love the look of the CA Fore Grip Winding Check with internal tube but I haven't been able to find a close substitute. If you know of a place where I could find a similar tube or another cool looking winding check then I mi
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Hi, I can not seem to find the following items on their new website so I was just wondering if any of you know could point me in the right direction or tell me where else (maybe in the states) I could find the CA Fore Grip Winding Check, KDPS 16 Winding Check, and CA Double Colour Butt Cap as seen on this site . These look very similar or exactly like the ones used by our fellow Brazilian custom
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Eugene Moore Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Pedro, > If you're building a fly rod check the sizes of > the Recoil fly guides rather than the spinning > guides. > Much larger ID much less weight. > The fly guides ID's > #1 4.8mm > #2 5.6mm > #3 6.1mm > #4 6.5mm > #5 7.2mm > #6 8.1mm > Both single foot and double
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bill boettcher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you do the orange in regular nylon you can get > two different effects. One with CP and another > with out. Without you will get a more transparent > look. letting the blank color show through. Correct, that's exactly how they do it as St. Croix. Transparent look.
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Jeremy, I would personally go with an Orange looking color that matches or blends into the blank like the one used from the factory and then add a few Silver metallic thread for the trim wraps. I know it is a little bit simplistic but I like it. Also, I do not think you need to go with those heavy duty (heavy weight) guides on this rod, especially on the top portion of the rod where you needed
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Hi, I have noticed that many rodbuilders recommend using a size or two larger ceramic guide compared to a wire one like Recoil. I too was under the impression that ceramic guides had a smaller ID than the wire guides so I took the liberty to measure the inside diameter of some of the Fuji and REC guides I had at hand and I was dumbfounded by the results. Apparently, Fuji SiC guides have a larger
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Eugene, Thank you for your advice and complements on the rod. I will give your guide spacing a shot while applying the Static Distribution Placement. Thanks, Pedro
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Tom, Would you use double or single foot and Fuji Titanium Sic or REC for the 16-12 (or 10) guides. Do you see a problem if I go with REC guides for the rest of running guides. Also, what would be the best knot to tie that will run through the smaller running guides you recommended. I appreciate it. Thanks, Pedro
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Done. Thanks
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Mike, I went ahead and read the Static Distribution Placement article you recommended and it looks like it is definitely the way to go. I have a couple of questions though, can you give me an idea on where to place the blank for the test, and do I need to use the same guides I'll be using for the final build or could I use any size guides I have available at the time. Also, you're right abo
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Hi, I just purchased a St. Croix Legend Elite SCV blank model 5FF968.4. This is going to be my first custom fly rod build and I have a few questions to ask you guys. First, I have heard that this is a great blank and very easy to cast with, what do you guys think. Also, I know that the blank is not originally rated for saltwater fishing plus the fact that it is on the large size, do you guys t
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Hi, you guys. I was offered an awesome deal on a St. Croix Legend Elite SCV blank model 5FF968.4 so I went ahead and purchased it. Now, that I have an 8wt I'll probably get the rainshadow RX8+ on a 10wt for light tarpon fishing. Thanks
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Ken, I am not really sure I will be fly casting from a kayak. Even though my kayak does have a pair of stabilizers for added security I would hate to fall on the water and lose all of my fishing equipment :-( Also, I do not own a boat so I would must probably be casting either from shore or maybe on a friend's boat if I get invited. I am sure I would be happier with the 8wt too but I
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Ok, but what about line wt. I can get the RX8+ 4 piece blank on 7, 9 or 10 wt. I know that most people recommend a size 8 for overall performance when fishing inshore but unfortunately I can only get it as a 5 piece blank. What do you guys think. Thanks
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Hi, I am in the process of building my first custom fly rod for inshore saltwater fishing and I found these recently discontinued Batson Rainshadow RX7+ and RX8+ blanks at unbeatable prices $100-$140. Well, I have never used a fly rod before but I am willing to learn so I am not sure if I should go with the more moderate action RX7+ or the faster action RX8+ rod blank. I normally use high end ba
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