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1 year ago
Robert Ford
I think I have the 17 on a rod I built but it might be a 16 . Either way it rocks. Compressed one.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
I am very grateful to this forum for the knowledge and expertise that has been so freely offered here. Tom I wish y
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
I am very grateful to this forum for the knowledge and expertise that has been so freely offered here. Tom I wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
If I were not going steelhead fishing in Oregon I would be there. I am going to make it a real point to attend next year's expo if I am able.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
Hi Lynn,I updated that thread a while back. I just noticed this post. :)
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
Figured I would update this. So this was a boat trolling rod with roller guides. I ended up taking a fresh razor blade and gently cutting the fuzz and bubbles out as much as I could. I then took a super fine scotch brite pad to the affected wraps and wiped the dust off. I re-coated the guide wraps with the threadmaster finish . 1 thick coat. Another light coat. The rod came out damn near perfect.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
I looked it over and it's got some bubbles and rough spots but I think I can fix it it a bit of care. Tom thank you yes I will keep the rod warm and give it a couple days before I proceed. I may have dodged a bullet. I would strip the wraps but it's also a good deal of butt section so I will attempt to remove what blems I can and apply another coat.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
roger wilson Wrote:
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> Robert,
> The best suggestion is to wrap rods in the nude.
> That way you will never ever have any clothing
> getting caught up in the rod or epoxy.
>
> Best wishes.
>
> Sometimes the best solution is the simplest one.
Haha . Nobody wants to see that!
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
Thanks guys yeah I think I can sand some of it,I loaded the epoxy on there good and thick so I should have some leeway. I have some 400 grit I will try. I'll go slow and easy. I was thinking no solvents would be wise so I did nothing. I think I will be able to at least knock down some of the imperfections to where another coat of epoxy should hit it.As for the blank this is an old beater of a rod
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
So I re-wrapped a rod for a friend of mine. Looks great. Applied a good coat of Threadmaster. Looked great. Leaned over my bench and my shirt touched the epoxy and wrapped around the rod. Messed up a guide wrap and the butt of the rod. Epoxy was like an hour and a half into drying. I know better than to mess with it now. When it's dry I will assess the damage. I hope I can take 600 grit and light
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Ford
I stick to rods that are "soulful". I'll see myself out now.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
14. Re: dry time
I check my leftover epoxy for the thumbprint test. No thumbprint ,good to go!
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
15. Re: hook keepers
I am not a fan of hook keepers. Just my take.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
"All of the other blanks found on the websites to the left are either made in China, Korea, Mexico or elsewhere." This statement can't be correct
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
Utmost has been 100% great to deal with every time I have dealt with them!
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
18. Re: Gold Guides
alps has black guides with gold inserts. I just built a rod with them and they look nice. This was spinning.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
I like J braid and Suffix 832 a lo and they are reasonably priced in my eyes. I would err on the side of 25 KLH
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
This has been the most amazing resource to me and I am grateful to you Tom and all the great members of this forum,some who have taken the time to email me and help me with whatever issues or questions I have had. I would not be as far along in this hobby were it not for this website.
Robert Ford
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
You will not be disappointed with the Bushido. I built one for this very purpose and it's flawless. So much fun!
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
I used to fish steelhead with an old Bantam 201 SG,it worked great until I sold it.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
I went ahead and threw out all my reels,because evidently they suck!! Just kidding.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
Built a striped bass plug rod on one and it's one of my favorites! I used winn grips
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
Why not upgrade the drags?
I have an older stradic as well. I use my Ci4 for trout in streams mostly. I'm good with it.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
The Shimano Stradic Ci4 is the smoothest spinning reel I have for the price point. Excellent reels. I am continually impressed by Daiwa these days. I use Tatula and Zillion reels for my steelhead fishing and they have been flawless. These see major abuse. I can cast a 1/4 oz. little cleo 3/4 the way across the lower Klamath river on 8 pound test without using my thumb! That's impressive to me. We
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
I am in the process of rebuilding/restoring a number of vintage blanks. I have an old Kunan rod that I plan on upgrading the hardware on for fishing floats and eggs for tidewater chinook. I have an original LCI rod that I am rebuilding. I also have an old Lamiglas Esprit that I am converting to a spinning rod.
I still have my grandpa's old Heddon Black Beauty fly rod he bought when he returne
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
I built one with a full length handle in bushido matte and it's stunning.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Robert Ford
I like both vintage and modern gear. I fish steelhead in smaller streams and sometimes I use a fly rod with mono,and old 1974 Heddon 50 golden mark rod and a modern reel with a good drag. I love old ambassadeurs,1970s and older. They are just too cool! I also really like my new rod blanks ,rainshadow,NFC. I am currently building a lamiglas Certified Pro spinning light surf rod from a vintage blan
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