use traditional (prokote, threadmaster, flexcoat, etc) solutions for thread wraps (guide and deco)
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I've never worked with hypalon EVA I've worked with any difference in rubber cement technique.?
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I second Michael's comment "top of the line' usually means more expensive to many people since you love your Crowder rod which is an E glass blank not a high modulus all graphite blank focus on a match to that and if the price of the blank is less than you can spend don't talk yourself into more $ must be better
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I am totally confused by the rod manufacturers with labels 10-15lb mono | 30-40 lb braid . . . I think it is a throw back to when braid used was 3x label lb # of mono line . . because "test" mono (not class or tournament) actually breaks at a higher lb and the original braids would break (especially at knots) at close to or lower lb than label Donald talked about a static load test .
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skipping CP only works if you KNOW the thread has no silicone additives - most embroidery threads (Maderia Polyneon) used for deco wraps NEED CP to prevent epoxy issues.
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I'd only use the perma-gloss on the guide thread wraps and use epoxy rod finish on the decal as explained in the article provided by the custom label system web site from link on left
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no idea I use the simple spiral - makes the most sense to me since the shortest distance between two points is a straight line guide closest to the reel is at zero or close to it and third guide is at 180 . . the in between (2nd) guide is what-ever where-ever to keep the line off the blank
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What tapes does everyone find they use most with the PEARLabel 270 and 360 I only have silver on clear 1/2" and gold on clear 1/2" thanks
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so maybe people could cut and weight their used fly lines and someone could collect and share the data
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Phil, Aren't some fly lines (shooting heads or spey lines) already labeled in grains instead of an AFTMA number? . . but again that is based on length of line before the running line or the AFTMA number of feet to weigh and convert to a number . . But I think I see your point . . if each fly line had actual weight for 20 feet, 30 feet, 40 feet etc. on the label you would know that x feet of a 7
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fish scale patterns - striped bass mahi colors
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finished wrap looks different regular thread has more of a sparkle to it then NCP especially in sun light
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Robert it may be a long shot but I would call mudhole and see if their camo Eva supplier will do red white and blue I also think there might be enough demand for it to become an item in their catalog I'd buy some
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Thank you Norman
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I would go size 8 KW as running guides I don't fish braid over 65lb usually 40 or 50 and leaders in 30lb range plus or minus 10 Norman at what line/leader weight with which knots do you need typically a size 10 running guide?
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interesting conversation I read you learn a lot about rod building by deconstructing - but I haven't done much of that luckily I find it easier to remove and redo a wrap with CP - but not significantly . . I also at times prefer no CP for that translucent look - black testors paint (will try nail polish next) on the ground guide foot for a black guide frame is best in that case IMO One thing
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ditto
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Chris - thank you I will try that location and let you know how it works out once the weather warms up and the fish arrive
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Chris 1st guide is about 21" from reel lip guide is a KL-H 25 and hook keeper is 90 degrees off to one side about 4.5" from reel spool lip
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Randy - sorry I'm on the east coast also anglers resource has an excellent pdf with the heights of all (I think) the Fuji guides should make it easier to find another model you might have with the guide height of the KW your planning with
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this is the result of the craft foam being softer Billy Vivona sells thin strips of the same density as the eva blocks in a recent RodMaker magazine there was an article about using a rotary sander in combination with a lathe I think the technique was designed for working with materials of different densities
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instead of traditional fly fishing how about Tenkara ?
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gotcha best advice I've read is to buy one of each size guide in the cheapest ring and metal of a model and use them as fitting guides once final choice is made buy only what you need in more expensive versions I build enough with KW and KL guides that it made sense for me
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on some of my spinning rods with hook keeper in front of the fore grip my line catches once in a while during retrieves especially when working light plastics with snappy retrieves that introduce slack into the line any recommendations on hook keeper type and location? no split grip so I can't move it below the reel
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I believe the GPS software provides a position for each size of model of guide it does not provide a recommended guide train it is up to you the determine if 2 or 3 reduction guides and in what sizes fit your build best the Fuji website provides more of a build recommendation in the KR system section the info is all there on the anglers resource web but everything can't be in one place so r
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Hockey friction tape
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mudhole recently started carrying them
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re: "are guide size and ID the same thing (in mm)? " guide size is actually the approx. OD (in mm) of the ring . . . so guides labeled the same size but with different ring materials/thickness can have different IDs read marketing material on Torzite for example I know - doesn't seem as straight forward as guide size = ID since that is what matters, but it is what it is
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look under Rod-Skinz at mudhole.com
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I would use the Fuji (angler's resource) GPS software to get a starting point for guide placement. Some reels have zero upsweep angle, in other words the spool shaft is parallel to the blank. Follow the reel measurement instructions and then experiment by entering alternatives until the angle is zero - the GPS will still provide a choke point and positions for most if not all guides style Fuji
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