Thanks Tom, I understand the setup based on the Rodmaker article, I just wondered what would look pleasing to the eye for the style/ring of the bumper in this case -transitioning from an red-ringed stripper to alconite running guides.
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Thinking about using a size 10 or 12 red-ringed agate or agatine stripping guide and utilizing the bumper concept for transitioning the line under a graphite casting blank (7' SCIII). Aesthetically thinking, would you think the bumper guide need be a similar-ringed, double-foot agate guide too? I was going to use a clnag alconite if not. (I have no sense of mix-and-matching colors, my wife st
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Thanks for the very helpful replies, truly appreciated! A slicin' I will gooo....! Mike
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Thanks Stan!
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Thanks Billy!
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Just starting to slice up some cork rings in Custom's checkerboard jig, and wondered how to keep my sanity glueing/holding all the pieces together. Rod Bond and a plastic cable tie? Many thanks for suggestions!
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Jim, I'm using twisted copper sold at local bait shops near the finger lakes (Watkins Glen, Ithaca, etc.) I think that they're 300yd spools, 40# test or so, for about $15. I'm on Cayuga. Pulling up a big laker by hand with copper wire (spooled up on a victrola) is a blast, although we lose a lot of bigger fish since the only "flex" is in my arm! I thought I would try to spool the c
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Looking for a trolling rod that can handle twisted copper wire for lake trout fishing in the NY Finger Lakes. I currently use the wire with a victrola but lose a lot of bigger fish when fishing by hand (no "give"). I'm probably going to spool up the copper on a Penn #49 or similar reel. Thinking of a 6 - 7' blank, moderate action, with a roller tip. Thanks in advance - any sugges
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Thanks for the suggestions! I'm going to try some shaping with lead sinkers for some butt weight combined with a split grip and see what happens. I just don't want to turn the rod into a tuna stick compared to original intentions. Compared with what I have now though, hopefully it can only balance better! Thanks again, Mike.
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Thanks Ralph! Currently, my balance point is near the front of the foregrip and feels really awkward. Just curious, are there weights sold commercially for this purpose (balancing)?
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Thanks for the suggestions Tom, I appreciate the help! My wife's grandad wanted a rod of this type for panfish. The blank without a grip feels excellent, wish I could just tape the reel on! Maybe a split grip with a bit of weight in the very butt section would work? I'll tinker a bit more and let you know what happens. I agree about the minimal weight toward the tip, I'm using the concept
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Trying to put together a 7'6 spinning rod using a SCIII 2wt. fly blank, but having some difficulty balancing the rod d/t the extra length. Using a lightweight Quantum Catalyst spinning reel. Can anyone offer a suggestion from experience on what length or type of handle to try? Right now I have a St. Croix 12" handle (from kit) on it and it still seems a bit front-heavy. Thanks for any s
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Great site Tom, many thanks for your hard work! This site is sure a gem for all levels of information. (and hey - I feel a bit honored to share the same 6/12 birthdate too!) Thanks again, very much appreciated! Mike Canavan
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Thanks, I appreciate all of your replies! I'm going to try rigging up the 4wt. blank with temporary guides (#6 alconites) and give it a test run. Thanks again for your ideas and helpful info!
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My wife's grandad is looking for a 8'6" spinning rod for crappie/panfish, using a ul reel with 2-4# test line. As a gift, I'm tempted to build him one using a St. Croix SCIII 8'6" 4wt. flyrod blank that I have, but would really appreciate any other blank suggestions! Many Thanks! Mike
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Thanks Kevin, I appreciate your reply. Actually, I've been leaning toward the SCIII AC70MHF casting blank, but just wondered if there were any "favorites" out there. I really like the way these SCIII's look when finished so in the end I'll probably stick with this blank. Thanks again!
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