Woo Donald, thats awesome info. Thank you so much. I used the SS caps about 20 years ago, it did not cross my mind to use one for this next build. I did call Lamiglas, and they were suner helpful. Thank you so much again, I keep coming up with more questions, and the people in this forum have been awesome. Thanks to all you folks.
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Dennis Hamilton Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I fish for everything at the inlet, but mainly > snook, reds, mackerel and flounder. I do shark > fish at the inlet, but its primarily limited to a > few times a year now. I used to do it about thirty > times a year, but the fight just got to long and > drawn out anymore with the current plus
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Thanks again Russ. Ive been wanting to call you, but putting real late hours, and don't know whats too late for you.
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Russell Brunt Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Okay cool Keith, I see you know what you are > doing. Sorry for doubting you bro:) > > If you want 1pc choices are limited. IMHO you can > never go wrong with a lami for surf casting. I > wouldn't consider the rainshadow the equal of that > lami (which is listed to cast a pound). Seem
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Russell Brunt Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Keith, did you ever get around to casting practice > at a local (football) field? It helps to have an > idea of just how far you can cast. > > If you can handle that lami it will handle the > fish. I wouldn't want something that long for > shark. Makes my back ache just thinking about
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Dennis Hamilton Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don't know how you are even gunna get even close > to casting 100 yds with a shark bait. Im a > hardcore regular at the inlet and you really only > need to cast twenty yards from Northside and about > 30 yds from South and then let the current do the > rest. Sharks are usually about 250 yds
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Cam used a Renzetti for a good while. Is that what > you're talking about? > > > the/craftsman-rod-lathe-detail > > .............. Quick question Tom, what if any are the differences I between a Clemens lath and a Renezzti? I have been learning on the Clemens. My rod spins toward me, is
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Hello all. My wife got me a Shimano Saragosa 25000 for my bday, and im wanting to build a new rod for it. The rod will be casted out about 100 yards in the middle of the Sebastian inlet on the out going and free spooled about another 70-100 yards for black tips and spinners. It needs to have back bone enough to cast out a heavy bait, I would like a 1pc. im still a newbie so I hope it not a stupi
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Ok so I ran out of the reg build and had to use hi build, and it really does a shorter working time. I feel that one must really know what they are doing in order to use that. Im not that good yet, but getting their. thanks again guys.
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thank you Gentleman. Its AWESOME to get such great answers. Russell Brunt, you make me think too much . lol Just joking. Thanks Tom, Russell, Phil and Ron
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Hello all, Im not really understanding about high build and light build epoxy. Can someone shed some light for me please as to what the main difference is? thank you so much.
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WOW, thank you so much guys. That makes it an easier decision for me. Happy Holidays to all.
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Hello All, I am sure this question has come up before. Is the Visual Wrap software and book worth it? Are their a lot of patterns? is it old school patterns? Any feed back would be great, pro's cons. I feel as if I'm doing great with simple diamond wraps, but wanting to learn more. Thank in advance for all your help. Keith
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Thanks Russ. You always have well thought answers. Much respect.
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Thanks Russ. You always have well thought answers. Much respect.
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Hello gents, im in the market for a casting blank to go with a penn 980 mag. Now, I have a 10'seeker alua blank that im going to build, but in the name of Science(im starting to see thats whats rod building is like, a science) I also want to try to build another rod for another penn 980 mag. I want to see the difference between the two. I fish from pier mostly and surf a little. Any sugges
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All very good reasons. Thank you all so much.
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Looks like an awesome spot, congrats.
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Eric MONTACLAIR Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I like to wait 5 days (at least) after epoxy is > dry to the touch. Thank you Eric for the response.
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Russell Brunt Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > FWIW, I have got away with fishing the next day. Hey Russ, I dropped my phone in a big aquarium, and lost all my numbers. if you still have mine l, shoot me a text today. I will be on commercial pier all day.
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I just finished a rod and was wondering how long I should wait till I fish it? thanks gents
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Jeff, Steve, Billy, and Roger, thank you so much. Thats what I needed to see. Jeff, I will be trying the oil trick it sounds like a great idea. Thank you again very much, this forum is as awesome as its members.
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Hello gents, so I got curious when reading the great responses about the CP post I put up. A few people mentioned that some like the effect of no CP, I am trying to find photos of the affect that was made mention of. Not having much luck, I wish I had the time to do some practice on blanks to see first hand, but with my new job it nuts and I travel a lot and just don't have the bench time. So i
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Keith, > Or course you could just forget about using CP. > > Many many rod builders build thousands of rods, > without ever using a drop of CP. > > It is up to the builder and the effect that they > wish to achieve. > > Be safe Thanks Roger, If im not using any cp, mu
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Thanks for all the input. Im gonna place an order, get a few and lay some thread on a practice blank, and see what happens. Thanks again for all the great input.
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After all the great info I received on my grip post, im in need of some more feed back like that. I am wanting to make my own color preserver, and have some questions. Is it really just Elmers glue and water? if so, what is the ratio of the mix? Is their anything else that needs to be mixed in it? Is it even worth making myself or should I just buy it? And if I should just buy it, whats
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Wow, thank you all so much for the input. Alot of options other than just foam. In on it, dont know what im on, but im going to figure that out.
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Wow, thats awesome, and I think way beyond my skill set. However, that is amazing.
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Hello gents, its been a little while since ive had time to stop in here no less build a rod. But im making time. My question is, if I am building a 7' spinning rod is their a standard length for the fore grip, of is it a matter of preferences for the individual? Thanks in advance. Keith
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John Martines Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Spraymax can be used over Duplicolor touch up > paints it will not have an effect. The Spraymax > isn't really super hot solvent, it is a true 2 > part Auto finish used in two stage auto finishes. > A two stage finish uses a single part color base > ( flat finish) that is over coated with the
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