Hi guys tried searching for the answer to this with no luck so sorry if its been asked before. How do I go about making a feather inlay on a rod? Do I just hold the feather there and epoxy over it? Thanks guys for all answers Andi Robb
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Hi all Looking to make some catfish rods with glow in the dark guide wraps. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what powder I can use to mix in with the epoxy. Thanks for all replies Andi Robb
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Hi guys Does anyone know where I can get some cheap weaving guides for trout? Or if I can have someone design a weave guide for a jumping rainbow trout? Thanks all Andi Robb
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Thank you very much Bob
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Hey guys Quick one for you tonight. When marbling a rod I have found the edges can get messy, Has anyone tried using tape to mask of the end of the marbling area then peeling the tape off before the pigment dries? Does this give a straight edge or does it smear the edge? Thanks for any replies and thanks for the support from all you guys on this forum. Andi Robb
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Hi guys Looking to do a 8' catfish rod, The client wants it acid wrapped. Just wondering what angles the eyes should be? and if the spine should be on the tip eye or the stripper guide? Thanks for any input Andi
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I thought as much! I just didn't know if I was missing something!! Thanks for the answer Tom Andi
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While watching some youtube vids I noticed that on this vid the first eye is upside down and according to the comments it allows the line to unspool easier. Is this correct? Is there any other benefit to this? Or is it just a cool way to get your rods noticed? Thanks for any responses Andi Robb
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Hi all, I have some blanks which I am not sure of the line weight (old blanks with no labels) How can I test them to find this out? Or is there some kind of calculation based on material and butt diameter etc.? Thanks in advance for answers Andi Robb
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Well I paid $3 for it lol I was thinking of restoring it and maybe adding to my collection if its not worth much Andi
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Hi all, Just starting work on a st croix challenger from the 80's which is badly damaged. I need to cut the blank and either add new ferrules or make it a 1 piece rod by epoxying the sections together. Which would you recommend doing? Also St Croix do not supply the guides used in that rod anymore so does anyone know somewhere I can get these from? Last question is this rod worth putting lot
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Awesome thank you very much Andi
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Hi all might be a silly question but if I use the flexcoat color preserve and thread sealer do I need to use an epoxy on the wrap as well? Is this product an all in one? Thank you Andi robb
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What do I use? alcohol?
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OK so im sure this has been covered before but what can i use to spray a blank from olive green to grey with no chance of cracking or wearing off down the line? I need to spray a graphite blank grey before building it. All suggestions are appreciated Andi Robb
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Sorry didn't realize my email was hidden I have unhidden it and sent you an email Thank you Andi Robb
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Hi I am looking for a blank for a 9' fly rod 8wt must be grey. made of IM7 graphite and cheap! any ideas? Thanks in advance Andi
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Hi quick one for you, When building a 9' line wt 8 2 piece fly rod what size grip do you recommend? would 7" suffice? Thanks in advance for any answers Andi
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Thank you Roger for an informative and constructive response. Suffice to say I have def been undervaluing my work!! Andi
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ok thank you jim
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I have just started taking orders for by rod building business and was wondering how much of a mark up other builders charge as its been commented by people that i am really cheap? for example if a rod costs me $100 for materials to build what should I be charging for my time? Thoughts on this appreciated Andi
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Thanks so much guys its a bass spinning rod not a fly rod lol I have some slow dry epoxy I can use. Once again this forum has proved why its the best! Tight threads all!!! Andi
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Hi all I have a rod which has a prefect cork handle but the reel seat just spins around so obv the epoxy has come off the seat. Can I repair this without removing anything else? I was thinking drill a hole in the seat and inject new epoxy into the hole? Would this work? Thanks in advance for any replies Andi
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Awesome thank you Don Andi
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Hi Doing lots of refurbishing on old rods at the moment and I now have lots of old eyes that are good except they are discolored (going greeny) are there any chemicals that will clean them up so I can use them for future projects? Or should I just go at them with steel wool? Thanks in advance for any answers Andi
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These are great ideas guys thank you I think ill go with the shrink wrap one does anyone know where I can order some from? Not Mudhole as the shipping is too expensive. Thanks again Andi
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awesome idea barry thank you so much!! Andi
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So I have a rod where the eyes are fine but the handle is all chipped away do I need to remove the eyes and start from scratch as if I were building a brand new rod or can i replace the butt section from the bottom up pushing the new pieces on from the bottom? Thanks Andi
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Just wondering if there is any disadvantage(other than making the rod slightly heavier) to winding the thread to secure the eye and then putting another layer over the top to make it look good before epoxying? Thanks for any replys in advance andi
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Thanks for the advice guys as a newbee to this I really appreciate it Andi
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