Edit: Sorry for Post. Just say the Decal connection sticker post below. I used search feature, but was putting in stickers instead of decals. DERP. Where do you all get the custom made stickers to put onto rods. I am not talking about a sticker of a fish or something, but instead, like a shiny/holographic stenciled sticker that reads XX's custom Rods, and phone number, or city, state, etc.
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Anyone here ever used the hydrographic dip method to a rod blank? Will it hold up?
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Thanks for the replies. I found some youtube videos, which used the masking tape method, so this doesn't look to difficult now. Thanks!
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About to build first rod, and gathering components. How do I determine what Reel Seat size to purchase, especially if I dont have blank on hand at the moment. Also, If i will be using on a 325-500 gram Jigging Rod, is a graphite reel seat acceptable, or should I go for all metal? Will be used exclusively in salt water. Thanks!
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Is wrapping thread the same as sewing thread, or can you use sewing thread? Reason I ask, is my mom owns sewing shop, so I have access to probably 3000 different colors and wholesale pricing. If so, I will hook you all up if I can.
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When installing EVA rod grips, should I order the size closest to my butt size, or should I order size smaller and ream? Basically the blank I will be using is 0.572" diameter, and I can get the EVA grip in 0.375" or 0.500". Which is the better choice? Will the 0.500 stretch over, or will both require reaming?
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Don @ American Tackle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Here you go Paul > > > > ?photo=20818&cat=500 > > > /photo/20817/title/27657984-1999270596998624-78404 > 37068743668695-n/cat/500 Wow, those look awesome. Very nice job. I like the grips also. Is that an American Tackle product also?
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Which end did you cut? What guides, reel seat did you use?
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I am wanting to build a Heavy Duty saltwater jigging rod. I currently have a Shimano Trevalla TFC-58-XXH, 50-200lbs, that I love. I have read up on this forum and others, that the Shimano rod rating is a little exaggerated, and that rod blank manufactures, tend to be more conservative. Well, I love these Trevala rods, so I want something similar in performance or better. I pair the rod with Shim
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Thanks John Gates. I am sure I will call you at some point to talk building rods.
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Donald R Campbell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Paul, > > This is, without question, the best rod building > website on the internet and Welcome to you. > > I started out pretty much the same way. At first I > used wooden "V" Block, which I made, while I > wrapped rods. Then I built myself a power wrapper > with a
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Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and Rod Building, this is my first post. I have decided to take up the hobby of Rod building, and need some advice on what equipment to get. Here is what I am planning on doing. - I will probably make 4-5 rods this year, then 1-2 rods each year after. I am not going into production, so I don't need nothing to fancy, but don't want any junk either. - I wi
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