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3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Russ..no worries. Custom rod building is meant to be different. I appreciate the honest feedback. If I wanted someone to say 'Its awesome, go with it' then I wouldnt have posed the question in the first place :)
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Thanks for all the input. The skull matches my personality, so thats why i chose that. I do have some other various fish ideas I can replace the skull with. Ill probably tweak it a bit more before i settle on something.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Thanks Jim. I think splitting it up as you suggest will make it 'flow' better. Looks like i got a little work to do...
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Thanks Tom. If it gets too small, ill probably just use the name and not the pic itself. I think it will be fine with larger diameter rods as it is. I have a horizontal version that has the pic then the words after it. Getting some of the water transfer paper to print them.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
65. Logo critique
Below is a logo that I am working on to add to my builds. I havent done anything with business related paperwork so this isnt to be trademarked or anything. Lemme know what you think.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
No real issues with the rubber dryers, just gets interesting when I am using a larger diameter rod. I only have one dryer currently which has been used for ultra-lights up to XH rod blanks.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Thanks. It seems like it would be an improvement. Going to get the 18 rpm version
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I have the CRB dryer with the rubber and Im considering getting the wire chuck version. Has anyone had any issues with the wire not holding the rod? The rubber chuck one works fine for my lighter rods but is quite a pain when I use it for my saltwater rods. Just curious if it is worth getting the wire chuck or not.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I have seen this type of topic come up multiple times. I have learned quite a bit in my short time building rods and have found that a rod fits a user regardless of how it looks. The 'feel' of the rod is the most important in terms of effectively using the rod. Sometimes I like to create a very decorative rod, other times, I like to create a minimalistic rod. The blank that you chose also wil
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Might have to get one of those NFC blanks for myself. The client doesnt wanna go that high. Going to go with the MHX 5' 1 piece and cut it down.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Mark..if it was for me, I would say yes. Was going to go with the NFC but customer shot that down due to $.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Duh..I forgot about cutting the blank. I do have a dremel and have used it to remove reel seats.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I looked for the St Croix, couldnt find it.
I was able to find the NFC blank. Thanks.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Is anyone aware of a 4' 6" ultra light rod blank? So far, the closest I found is a 5'. There are some 42" ice rod blanks but I dont think those will do the trick either.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I was looking on Amazon for some new thread colors and searching for 'Madeira thread' When I looked at the search results, there were many Slimthread and Brothread options. Are these the same as Madeira thread or just cheap knock-offs that are no good?
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Welcome to the board. There will be many replies Im sure. I am fairly new myself. There is no hard fast rule for reel seat placement. Its all about rod balance and personal preference. If you know the reel you want to use, I would suggest taping the reel to the blank along with the guides and get a feel for where you want to put it. I am assuming you haven't picked out grips either yet?
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Quinn mentioned the company. I thought they were a sponsor, but I don't see them in the list.
Waiting on the client to pull the trigger
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I think I answered my own question. I thought they were a sponsor, but not seeing them on the left so I won't mention the company
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I have a potential customer wanting a 'sea foam metallic' rod but the only ones I am aware of are the 1 piece versions by MHX. Looking for a 7' or 7' 6" 10-12 lb MF 2 piece blank. Anyone aware of a 2 piece option that would fit those specs?
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Are you going to make poppers? I plan on doing that eventually but right now Im concentrating on flies for trout (midges, caddis, drys, buggers). Waiting on some supplies from Cabelas that is coming in 5 different packages from all over the place.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
That's a whole other animal there. I went with one of the generic beginner sets.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
My first couple rods I would just leave it as is but as stated by others, you get more comfortable as you build more rods. If I forgot something, or its not quite right, I wont hesitate to remove the guide and re-do. I actually have a Striper rod that I completely removed all the guides, and butt wrap, that is still leaning against the wall. I have been meaning to get back to it, but tying fli
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I checked out the site. The blanks do look pretty sweet! When my budget allows Ill get one.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Phil Ewanicki Wrote:
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> I just ordered a 4 piece 3wt. 71/2 foot graphite
> blank from Amazon for $30 + shipping. I have no
> idea if it will be good enough to build on but I
> took the chance. I shudder to think what the mark
> up is on, say, a $600 fly rod blank - that figures
> out to $1,800 a pound for graphite - A
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I recently build my first fly rod on an OEM blank from Mudhole which is 9' 5 wt. It casts great, however, the length is a bit much on some of the streams I have been trout fishing on. I would love to build a 3wt say in the 7' range in an attempt to cut down on the number of trees I catch. Keep in mind that I got my 5wt blank for $30 so a Sage is waaay outta my price range. I would like to use
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
The use of LEDs has been hit or miss for me. The LEDs that I have in my lamps in my living room work great and I haven't had to change them in about 3 months. On the other hand, the LEDs that I have in my kitchen seem to go after 3 weeks. I think it has to do with the application and the frequency of use.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I also echo the stripping of an existing rod and starting there. Don't get me wrong, starting with a blank is great BUT stripping an existing rod you have will show you how the retail shops put rods together. Think of it as breaking down an engine and putting it back together.
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
Considering I am still considered a newbie in the art of rod building, I would say that catching my first fish on the rod is a definite highlight. Now that I am learning more, I am interested in getting better at the design and functionality of the rod. Learning to create new wraps is my current highlight. The first time I got a chevron to come out looking good was a great sense of accomplishm
Forum: rodboard 3 years ago
Ken Brown 2
I plan on creating a spreadsheet of my passes when Im ready to do the wrap. This way I can check off each one as I move along. The chevrons I have done are all same number of passes, just with different threads. Placed an order with Mudhole for some essential items for the wrap so Ill start once I receive the order.
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