Doug, Again I would suggest a lite to med. action spin rod, many blank makers out there, again, depends on your budget. "bent rods to ya"
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Jay, What do you mean by a "light formula"
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Doug, What part of WA. are you fishing?? River,ocean??
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Thanks everybody for the GREAT advice, using heat seems to be the answer I needed and I have a heat gun!!! Thanks again all!!
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Doug, Type of rod really depends on how you plan to fish for steelies. Bank?? drift boat?? sled??. I have fish a lot here in CA. for them. If you are a "Bankie" I would suggest a lite to med spinning rod with 12 to 15 lb test. If back bouncing I would suggest a "Hot Shot" rod with a small baitcaster and again 12 to 15 lb test. There are many blank makers who make this type o
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What are your practices when applying a final (2nd) coat of epoxy, do you thin with acetone or what???
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Terry My bad the web site is called "Cable Ties and More" They have it up to 3" diameter "BENT RODS TO YA" Darrel
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Terry, What or who is BPS? If you are looking for the expandable nylon type cover, like a "Stix Jacket" You can buy a number of diameters and lengths even a 100 foot roll, (which is what I have done) from a web site called "wire ties and more". I bought a 100 foot roll and can cut to any length I want. Most all of my rod now have a nice protective cover. I use an elecltric k
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Does anybody know if the author of the "Turkshead Cookbook" is still around and in business., I sent off an order for the cookbook and a couple other items last month and have not received my order and my check has not yet cleared my bank. I have sent a couple E mails with no reply. Any info would be great!! "Bent rods to ya"!! Darrel
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Anybody know how this style of rod building got it's name?? Did it start in the 60s haha? "Bent rods to ya"!! Darrel
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Hello All, Do any of you have any info on something I just caught wind of. When placing guides on rod you start off with the first guide being on top of rod and you progressily rotate guides so as when you get to tip top it is 180 degrees opposite of reel seat. Much like the look of a spinning rod tip top. I don't know the correct name for this style of rod building Please advise "BENT RO
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Hello all, Need some opinions on the best way to cut Parachute cord. Have tried hot knife, razor blades and exacto knifes. The hot knife leaves burnt reside, but does not fray Both razor and exacto knife tend to fray after cutting. I did try applying some thread sealer/color pres. and letting dry before cutting with some success Please help.........THANKS "BENT RODS TO YA"!! Darrel
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Ian, THANKS, spraying with a little epoxy reducer is really good tip and even makes the finish look smoother Bent rods to ya!!
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I try to heat the epoxy with a heat gun before applying, to thin and release bubbles, but the bubbles seem to appear as I apply the epoxy. I am using good quality sable brushes
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Anybody have some advise on the best product for cleaning epoxy from expensive sable brushes? please advise Bent rods to ya!!
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Anyone have some tips on preventing bubbles in the final app of epoxy. I have watched the Flexcoat (product I use for final coat) video on how to mix, I have added acetone to epoxy to help thin it for easy bubble release and even used a heat gun to thin epoxy, not a good idea!! Any advise would be helpful, THANKS Bent rods to ya !!
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Ken, I use Flex Coats "Color preserver and thread sealer" on most every rod I build. I put the rod in my drying motor (about 8 rpm) and apply as rod turns. I like to use it for 2 reasons, it helps to seal the threads to the rod, which helps keep the threads together when doing overlays and second, it delays the darkening of the original color, as over time and exposure to sunlight it w
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Anybody have any thoughts (advise) on using paracord vs. Atwood cord. Best type of finish, etc
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John, Have a good one armed friend that I have designed a rod for inshore light tackle here in No. Calif. I remember as a kid a fly reel that was my dad's that was spring loaded and auto retreived ( I think it was a Phuegler,bad spelling sorry) Not sure if that company still is in business.Depending on the distance of retreive, I think a simple spring system might work. Stay in touch.............
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Anybody have suggestions on brand of power wrapper to buy. I don't need a drying motor, just the base and motor, some thing that is expandable
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I have been using Paracord, but read some reviews on Atwood cord and have ordered some to give it a try, should arrive late this week. What are your thoughts on the difference?
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having trouble when finishing a turks head (gluing ends together) any advise out there? I have a copy of Rooster rods CD on using cord for rod handles, but it does not address tying the ends together, other than to use super glue
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