I would like to know what the minimum distance of the stripping guide from the butt end on a 3pc 5wt fiberglass rod can be and does it really make a difference ? TIA
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I dont know how you managed to break that little rod tip type tensioner but my hats off to you ! lol
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Donald , that isn't my static test it's the way I line up the guides . I do see how it looks like one tho . When I get them all lined up I go back and do it the right way . Thanks for spotting a possible a potentially bad test tho .
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Tom , I am using the new snake brand round blank guides . I have one more so I'll go back to the original layout . Thank you .
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Tom I left one guide off because it fell on a joint . It actually has 7 guides now . I just took it out and casted it but with 4wt windcutter line and it's windy but was able to lay out 45 ft pretty easily with it . I cant get any more distance as my yard isn't big enough . I built a 4pc 4wt glass not long ago and it has 9 guides . Would I be better lay this 3pc up like the 4pc and go from
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8' 5wt 3pc fiberglass flyrod . 8 guides plus Stripper and Tip Top . Just getting the guides set but looks weird to me . What say ye ?
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I used Thread Master lite on one fly rod grip . Looks good , tough and not slippery . To clarify , this was a 40 yr old flyrod that the cork was starting to crack and I wanted to keep the soil , dirt etc for nostalgia purposes . I still fish it now and then .
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Fred Yarmolowicz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > roger wilson Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Robert, > > , I make the arbor by > > wrapping rows of epoxy on the blank for the > > correct outside diameter. > > How do you wrap rows of epoxy around the blank > ???? &
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I snapped a 9' 2wt about the same distance . I just retipped it and now I have a very fast action 8'6" 2wt .lol
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Thanks guys , I got one .
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I've been looking and haven't seen anything I like that will fit . Thx.
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For fiberglass fly rods . I'm looking for a black skeletonized reel seat with a nice orange ish color insert aluminum or wood with an id of 0.55 or so . I'd rather not use a stint as it makes the rod about 4" longer and it wont fit the case I bought for it . I know I can cut it but I dont want to do that either . As always , TIA !
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As usual I missed it .
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The popup is still there on my putor . Johnny passed away a while back . I saw where an @#$%& vender had some of his 10' glass rods .
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Mark Talmo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am extremely interested in learning from more > replies. While seeing heavier telescoping rods, I > would be very interested in finding a 6’6”- > 7’, 2-6lb / 2-4 weight BLANK. Can anyone point > me in the correct direction? Ron, sorry to step on > your thread!!! No problem Mark , I have been
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Phil Erickson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tenkara rods are real! Yeah , a fiberglass cane pole . lol
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I've been seeing a lot of these around in metal but recently I see where Kastking has a 9' 5wt and a 9' 8 wt graphites. Has anyone had any experience with telescoping fly rods ? Not Tenkara but real rods .
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No answer on the phone and no email reply .
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There is no way on Gods green earth that I'll ever own a fiberglass cane pole .
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Yes I thought about that Tom but how would I know what the weight is in advance ? Is there a particular spinning rod to consider ? TIA
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It's been a while now since Johnny passed so I thought I'd ask if anyone knows who or how to buy his products . I am particularly interested in his Klassic glass blanks . TIA Ron
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I'm wanting to build a 4' to 5' 3wt fly rod . I can find any blanks designated such so whats the ulterior option ? TIA
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Anthony Unger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > While your at it, might as well install a track > system too, that way you can epoxy side to side > while your elbows are already roped.. This way, > theres zero chance of your elbows hitting.. Gets > removes that split second after epoxy, and before > you get yourself into the rope.. Alot can
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ron, > You could put a bracket in the ceiling and then > run a rope through the bracket. > > Tie the rope to your elbows and make it fast. Tie > the rope such that it will be impossible for your > elbows to touch your work and you should be good > to go. Roger , You may be on t
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My biggest problem is after the application I almost always put my elbow where it doesn't belong !
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Make sure to use CP as Tiger wrap is not color fast . I know , I didn't and had to rewrap that whole rod .
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David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- But it's there. This is an no > expense spared gonna build one sweet rod on one > sweet blank kind of build Demand a new straight blank , don't settle for less .
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Mark Talmo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ron, > Thank you for sharing the picture of your rod > support. yOU ARE WELCOME ALTHO IT LOOKS LIKE I @#$%& SOMEBODY OFF .
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I know Roger but it's just easier to go to a site that has pictures and I'm all about easy . The sites I go to are sponsors here so I guess it's all good . ron
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I bought a nice little add on that works with the CRB hand wrapper . Attach it with 2 small bolts and it's done.
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