roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Herb, > 10-4 on the use of heat to remove bubbles. > > I have done that for years and agree. I'm not talking just about applying heat Roger , i have tried and still have the alcohol lamps, i have used a heat gun and blowing through a straw and all that but none of those methods come close to
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Wow, this sounds like it's relatively common , you learn something new everyday , you would think that if long tubes were caught in a conveyer and snapped more so than other packages they wouldn't put them through there but maybe not.
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Bill Sidney Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > don't know still waiting for the rod . LOL , i had a feeling some may still be waiting , they got mobbed with orders with that 50% off sale.
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Matthew Paul Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So , i know a ton of anglers on these boards took > advantage of the 50% discount on NFC's blanks , > would love to get feedback from many of you who > received them . > Herb should have been more specific with you > query feed back on what the rods, the shipping, > the price, the quality.
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Lots of great information in your post Spencer & regional differences are something that many probably don't take into account but should. Thank you
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Chase Timmons Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Does anyone use a heat gun to get out bubbles in > epoxy? Or should i just stick with my lighter? > Thanks! Well , i don't worry about bubbles in epoxy at all anymore after i read something that Billy said in a recent post . He said a Propane torch is the ultimate bubble remover but i didn't have
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Lance Schreckenbach Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- I always use PVC tubes to move > my rods from place to place and always in a rod > holder on the boat. I bought a bunch of lightweight flannel material and dropped it off at an alteration shop to have a few rod socks made , i told them 4 inches in width by 8 feet long and seal the bottom and it c
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One of my biggest issues is having the thread lose tension the further i move away from where i started and i'm talking just regular guide wrapping in general , instead of snipping the excess after starting the wrap i tape the excess past where the guide wrap ends which helps snug the tension up at the start of the wrap . I know probably the wrong way but haven't found a better way yet.
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Lance Schreckenbach Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The 7' HM blank I got was comparable in action to > other HM blanks like the K2 or the Point Blanks. I > guess it might be the model you got.I do have an > order in for an 8wt fly blank and few other other > things and it is going on a month since I placed > the order and it has not shipp
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Phil Erickson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Herb, I'm curious.................what did the > "silence" tell you? To me it means two things Phil , # 1 would be that people don't have enough experience with them or # 2 , that they would prefer to stay silent because what they have to say isn't going to be as positive as what you would expe
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David DeBruhl Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have built two of the Delta series for friends > of the DS-6107. 6"10" Mag-Lite XF tip. Built both > spinning with Fuji TVS seats, Winn split grips and > KR guide setup. 16H,8H,5.5M, with 4.5 runners. > Casts smooth and handles fish easily with 15 Lb. > braid. We catch mostly spots
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Nonsense Spencer , i think everybody knows exactly what i meant , if i wanted to know about specific models or materials i would of made sure i mentioned that in my inquiry . I knew my second post would get someone to bite so thanks for that .
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The silence on this one pretty much tells me all i need to know lol.
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Jeremy , the durability of the ferruling is the most impressive part about the Fuji graphite seats , the longevity of them after many many years of removing reels and attaching them is truly impressive , they stay rock solid with no slop .
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Too much thread tension coupled with guide feet > that do not sit flat or sport sharp edges or burrs > can cause failure. Usually, however, the break > will be right there at or under the guide when > this is the cause. > > ................ "Usually, however, the break will be ri
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So , i know a ton of anglers on these boards took advantage of the 50% discount on NFC's blanks , would love to get feedback from many of you who received them . Thank you very much
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I agree with Tom and Matthew , Fuji graphite seats are as tough as they come and will easily handle what you're doing . Throwing 8 - 10 oz baits from sunup to sundown huh , what a life , you can't get better than that .
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Very sorry to hear that Brian , that will really put one in a sour mood. Only thing i can think of where excessive tension could cause rod failure is if the bottom of the guide you're wrapping has a sharp burr that can dig into the blank . The area you mention on the one rod that broke up toward the tip is the area where rods typically snap when high sticked as Norm suggested. Many anglers ar
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As Brian suggested definitely go with at least an 18 or 20 reel seat if you expect average to large surf reels to fit comfortably , i went with a 17 mm on an inshore rod and it's a tough task getting it to fit an average size reel in the 5000 - 6000 range . As far as the butt , i strictly do paracord with shrink on top of it , i used to like cork tape but prefer the better sensitivity that i'm
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Mark Talmo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Roger, you have saved me the money and avoided the > time required to build me a laser unit. My next > supply order will include an alcohol burner. > Herb, DNA will be the first used in my burner. > Since I have access to methanol, I’ll test it as > well (maybe it will bring back memories of my so
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I love the feel and tackiness of Winn Grips but i can't stand all their designs as not a one appeals to me whatsoever . Unfortunately Mudhole decided to stop carrying their highly praised and tacky feeling Quip Grip with a far inferior Quick Grip material thats much slicker when wet and not near the quality of the old. Rainshadows cold shrink i have not tried but it only comes in predetermine
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Mark Talmo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Wow!!! Thank you for the informative replies from > all of you. I would never have suspected 2/3 of > you DO NOT (or WILL NOT) use an alcohol burner to > get rid of thread wrap fuzzies. The almost > colorless flame combined with the obviously > potential fire hazard is well heeded, but I have >
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Ron Weber Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > And Roger's comment is one of the main reasons to > not use it, a virtually non visable flame which > has caused many accidents. I used a flame that i had a near impossible time telling if there was one so i had to hold my hand above it and feel for heat . I don't use that stuff anymore , can't even re
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Tony Tomanek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Unbelievable! I never intended to create such a > "storm" regarding my post. I have found Mudhole to > be extremely responsive and helpful with my > orders. I am embarrassed that I posted the > question. My apologies. Thanks to Brook and the > gang at Mudhole for helping me understand
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When i have ordered guides at Mudhole the one thing i appreciate is that if the guide is not in stock they tell you , it says they don't have it and it will take some time to come in . Some other outfits don't even do that , you order and when your package arrives it shows a backordered item which is really aggravating because you think the items are in stock. The only problem i have with
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Wow, i thought everything was worked out and all confusion was dismissed after Tony said " OK , thank you everybody i will use the Fuji KR GPS " info lol. Tony , stick to the KR GPS like Norm and Fuji's product development manager said ESPECIALLY FOR THE REDUCTION TRAIN then do the static tests for the runners like the others suggested , you will be an extremely happy camper .
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I have found the opposite of Roger , i have found that the stiffer and faster the rod blank , fewer guides are going to be needed .
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Rob Pridgen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Actually I agree that a colored thread wrap looks > better than a transparent epoxied threadless (Bug > Bond) showing the feet. However, I was thinking > one coat of the Bug Bond and then going over it > with CRB's epoxy pigment mixed in finishing epoxy > to make it black. By the way I think Lo
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am not sure about what Fuji guide chart you are > talking about. If it is the from a Mudhole Fuji > guide kit, trash it and use the Fuji KR GPS as > Herb suggests. I Just did a quick guide > calculation based on a 3000 reel with 10-20 # > braid, and a butt to spool tip length of 10.5” > a
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I haven't seen the St.Croix threadless rod but i bet many manufactures would salivate if it ever becomes mainstream .
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