I just bought a used, however like new Custom Rod Thread Art Rod Building Book " by Dale Clemens for $50.00. Is this a good price? I think I got a pretty a good deal.
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Went down to a local store in my neck of the woods yesterday CUT Rate Fishing Tackle A.K.A. Fishing Tackle Unlimited they had the blue blank in 2 piece that I was looking for. Not to mention, it only cost me $30.00. I just thought I would post this up after the two previous post. I ended up with an old All Star. It will work great! My Dad will love it!
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Spencer- Not trying it is just hard to find Blue rods in what I am looking for. I am going to talk to him later this weekend....See what is more important, a two piece vs color.... Thanks!
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Andy- When your free can you email me prices and details. I appreciate it.... Thank You,
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Guys- Really if anyone knows of a blue blank that I could use for under 100 closer to 50 for spinning rod, 2 piece please let me know. I am building a northern king pike fishing rod for my Dad in which he is casting spoons. I couldn't find anything under 118.... I really appreciate it. Thanks, Jeffrey
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Andrew White Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I had the same experience, but I think it has more > to do with all the time I spent test casting (with > the exact reel that would be on the rod). I can't > think of anything inherent in the bumper spiral > that would cause it to deter backlashes. The only > possibility that I can think of is
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I checked Batson....I found a Croix for $110, and checked Batson....Bastson doesn't seem to offer the dark blue in spinning blank that I would need.....I'd really like to give him, his first choice but $110 is steep....Let me know if anyone can help, if any resellers read this and you have what I need feel free to shoot me an email jwolfanger@
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That is higher than I want to spend on the blank, thanks though spencer and I want to stay 2 piece. His second choice for color is marroon. Third is black...Thanks again to everyone who is willing to help!!!
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All- I have built and fished with several bumper spiral rods. I have noted that I am birdsnesting far less frequently than before. Has anyone else had this experience? It could be the new reel oil I am using. Either way I am a happier fisherman!!!
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All- My fathers B-day is coming up in a few month, and I would like to build a rod for him. I already spoke with him about preferences. My father would like his rod to be built around a patriotic theme. He would like to have a 7 foot 2 piece spinning blank that is blue, with white and red trim band colors for other.. He fishs in upstate NY for Northern Pike and pickerel with spoons
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'd go to a few shops, test cast some rods, and > build on that blank. St Croix, Lamiglas, G Loomis, > Talon, Thomas & Thomas, some Winston, Graphite > USA, Shikari, Sage, R B Meiser and C.F. Burkheimer > are US blank manufactures found on this site. Also > some of the larger shops like An
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My next project will be making a fly rod. I would like a quality American Made Fly Rod. I was thinking CROIX, but I am open to any opinion. Thanks, Jeffrey
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I just tried threadmaster on my third rod, it is real real clear, and it goes on real smooth. I can only compare it to flex coat light, and it is much better IMO....I didn't try any others yet.
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LOL...This is just to funny. I like the idea of the apron......I wrecked a tshirt and golf shirt glueing forgrip, reel seat etc...
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For what it is worth...I was extremly disappointed when I realized how much of a curve was in my new loomis IMX. I read other posts on other sites about alot of people switching to Croix because of this. Sposedly the higher graphite curves more and has a greater chance of curving.....Fractltly, for $130.00 I think it should be straight as an arrow. I just bought 4 batson (rainshadows) OG cl
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I got the crazy notion to start building rods last October....I finished 2 so far...First thing I did was by the flexcoat video...Next, I went and got Rod Building Guide by Tom Kirkman....This gave me enough infomation to start asking questions.....I bugged a bunch of people here, I got hung up on "should I buy a powerwrapper or hand wrapper".....I went hand and I am happy.... Anyhoo
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Spencer- Thanks a lot....I appreciate it! Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I like the weight, I like the light tips, I like a > composite e glass/graphite blanks in general. Have > played with some of the Rainshadow/Forecast SWS > blanks lately also, haven't fished with them on > the east coast yet, but they show promise
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > One rod for both, Seeker CLB 708. Two rods, the > 708 and a CLB 704 for kings. Spencer- Thanks for the reply...I looked them up they are graphite 7'...I thought at first being 70 that that was the inches...apparently they don't use this convention. So you would recommend graphite over fiberglass for
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I am looking to build a kingfish and snapper rod. The kingfish and snapper both will be fishing live and dead bait. I am new to rodbuilding and I have only built 2 inshore rods....I am unsure of the following: *What would be the best material for it to be made out of? *What pound class should they be? *How long would be best I think 7'? Thanks for all your help in advance.
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I don't think I can you really tell....I just picked up a sj blank($130), and then compared it to a similar sj blank that was $12......I got to say I couldn't tell the difference. Keep in mind I've only built two rods....and am working on several others. I regret spending top $ now looking back.......I don't know maybe I don't have the skill or maybe like Tom K said there are a lot of good bla
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Well-- I used a little fish decal from local tackle store (FTU) here in houston....It went on easy I thought it was a sticker than I noticed just the fish was left on there....it was interesting...I put it directly on the rod. Never tried to shift it. Did cp it...not sure if that helps...Shouldn't be hard...
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Well-- I used a little fish decal from local tackle store (FTU) here in houston....It went on easy I thought it was a sticker than I noticed just the fish was left on there....it was interesting...I put it directly on the rod. Never tried to shift it. Did cp it...not sure if that helps...Shouldn't be hard...
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Just curious if you have tried, seen, or just have an opinion on not puting on a forgrip. Seriously..... I am making a new bumper spiral inshore rod and it ran into my head what if I didn't use a forgrip... If you guys have any comments or experience in this I would appreciate it....Just something I thought I would toss out there for y'all to chew on.... Thanks for your help in advance!
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Sweet Fuji grips.....I emailed sales requesting a catalog...
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Thanks everyone for all your help....The threads still seem darker, it has been about 4 hours...Does CP change the color slighly....or is it just not dry enough yet...
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Mike Barkley Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What do you mean by "seal it"??? Are you talking > about CP or finish?? There is no need to put > anything on the guides only on the thread wrap. > If you are talking about a coat of white CP, there > is no need to put it on a dryer. Just thoroughly > saturate the thread, removing
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Andy Dear Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Thanks for the kind words guys, > Here is what most folks don't understand. > Traditional Burl Cork (or natural burl cork as > Tony calls it) is a granulated cork product just > like the exotic material is. What many of you > don't know is that these granulated materials can > be order
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Just finished a wrap, and I decided to seal it along with the guides. There are white milky spots on part of the wrap and also on the guides is this normal? What should I do. Currently it is on the dryer...
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John- Just curious, what did you pay? Last week, I got a pair of new Orvis boots, LL bean down sleeping bag, and llbean air matress for $20.00. I priced it all out and it was about $350-$400...I love garage sales!
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The rest of this story proceeds he went back to the car and got another rod....My buddy I were laughing hysteracially, his amazement after horsing that thing like it was iron was something else. We didn't think he would make it back, he did 20 minutes latter. He proceeded to wade back out and in the process his do-net caught a rock and flipped his tackle went all over, he got back some plastics.
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