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2 years ago
Robert Flowers
I'm looking forward to trying out the Fuji thread I just purchased. I've read very good reviews about it, but I'm using silk thread on my current build, as I'm tying invisible wraps.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
T CTSGT-Fight Fight is also used for popping though in salt water, and so would be a good place to start. Here's the CTS Guide Spacing chart - - The Bay Caster series is used for top water from a boat. Compare to the GTS Fight. Ithe chart is for a spinning rod, but changing the stripping guide shoul take care of that -
Hope this helps. If nothing else, give CTS a call, or contact Herb.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
I tape on the guides according to the CTS guide spacing specs for starters. I then did the two line static test. The guide spacing was near perfect, with the stripper just at the end of the female ferrule on the 2nd section from the butt. It's about perfect for grabbing the line and stripling it in. My transparent wraps are coming out really nice. My only issue is that with my eyesight, it t
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Also, if using PVC tubing, put foam in the caps to prevent banging the rod ends during acceleration, and breaking. This will prolong the life of your rods as it prevents collision shock between the rod ends, and tube ends.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
I received today the replacement section for my 8 weight, 9 foot CTS rod blank. I'm using a #16 Fuji KR stripping guide, #5 make brand eco guides, and a Snake brand #5 tip top. Anyone have guide spacing on the CTS blank? Of course I'll be doing a static test. A starting point would good though. The reel will be a Lamson Guru II.
Oh, and thanks Herb, for all of your help.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Phil Ewanicki Wrote:
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> Fly fishers tend to get stereotyped: Folks casting
> dandruff-sized flies on delicate rods and lines
> over small streams get mixed in with fly-rod
> anglers fishing big lakes or rivers and even
> oceans. Hunters are careful to establish what
> conditions and species are relevant to their
>
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
A nail knot tool makes tying a nail knot loop exceptionally easy.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
I've sent emails to CTS and recieved no response. I them contacted Herb, and he gets me answers in a hurry. Tt leat with CTS, Herb id the man who gets results.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
To me, the most important aspects of fly fishing is knowing hoe to get the fly, be it terrestrial, dry, nymph, or streamer to where the fish will see it, knowing how to read the water, and knowing fish lies, and proper presentation. Know how to mend a line, roll cast, and how to get the fly to he proper depth. If those things are done well, with an appropriate fly, then the fish will bite.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
jon tobey Wrote:
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> I did look at them, thank you, and replied.
> Thank you again.
sorry, I didn't see the reply. My bad.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Did you look at the links I posted? They all featured holographic guides.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Some possibilities:
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To me, the last site looks like it has just what you're looking for.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Michael Danek Wrote:
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> Get an easy slip fit, don't skimp on epoxy. Tight
> is not right. But these terms are subjective, so
> one's interpretation of "tight" is not the same as
> others. By slip I mean the parts move easily when
> dry, don't have to be forced to move relative to
> each other, but don't h
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Rubbing alcohol, according to these sights will remove sticky residue. The last one also states that for stubborn residue, GooGone, , and WD40 will remove the residue. Then, the oily film they leave behind needs to be removed with something like Windex. I would think that Dawn dish soap, mixed with hot water would work well. Follow the dish soap with fresh, clean water if you go that
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
The reason for an arbor is to create a tight, centered fit between the reel seat, and blank. If you already have a tight fit, then an arbor isn't required, and will decrease sensitivity. You do have to make sure that the epoxy flows between the seat, and blank material. A very light scuffing of the inner diameter of the seat, and on the blank is all that's needed.. If it was me, I would smear
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
They both work equally well. I do prefer two locking nuts on the seat. Most importantly, look for good seat quality. I have one rod tat has an aluminum fly reel seat (uplocking)with one locking nut, and an aluminum hood. It really needs to be cinched up tightly to hold the reel securely, and is a challenge to remove when it's tome to put the reel and rod away. My other reel seats are pricier
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
108. Re: guide choices
Understanding titanium. It is not corrosion proof, but its unique characteristics make it especially good at resisting corrosion in seawater. Here is a great article on titanium's properties.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Mark Talmo Wrote:
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> Tack rags are typically a big NO-NO in the
> composite industry. Granted, rod builders are not
> building structural composite laminates for NASA,
> but I would still remain leery of employing tack
> rags for anything related to epoxy.
I used tack cloths with epoxy primer, and epoxy paint when pain
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
You can also use natural white silk thread to create invisible wraps that will allow the blank, and guide feet colors to present themselves. A video with tips for invisible wraps -
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
112. Re: Travel rod build
I put a small wrap on the ferule. It adds so little weight, and demarks the ferule, which can be hard to see in dim light. It makes it easier to take the rod apart in the evening. Also, a small piiece of bright thread can be wrapped into the winding thread, perpendicular to the wind, to act as an alignment mark.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
113. Re: Gold rod guides
There are a couple of offerings available. Pacbay makes both single foot, fly rod, and tip top guides in gold color. -
On EBy, there's this - []
Finally, there's this from American Tackle -
All are quality brands.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
114. Re: guide choices
I had a tip top on a rid that was supposed to be convertible as either a spinning, or fly rod. Using Spyderwire braid, The tip top insert developed a groove and caught the line so much that I had to replce the tip top. It was a name brand rod. There are guides that just don't hold up.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
115. Re: guide choices
Quality of build, what the rod will be used for, weight of the rod, sensitivity desired, type of line used, reel type, required power, guide spacing.. That's what I? can think of off the top of my head.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Though CTS makes very good fly rod blanks, they have a whole range of blanks for just about any kind of fishing you might want to do, from surf casting, to inshore fishing, to spinning rods, to popping, jigging, crank baits, you name it. All are top quality.
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
I've built on CTS QuartzCrystal, and am currently building a 9 foot, 8 weight Affinity X. I love how the rod feels already, and it's not even complete yet, LOL. I am still awaiting a section of the 4 piece blank to be returned by CTS. My QuartzCrystal 3 weight is a top notch rod in all respects. The only other blank that I own that even is in the same league is my Winston B3X 7 weight. But t
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
Nothing so fancy where I grew up. We had a field range, and I made my own range in my parents back yard 9block long with Aspen, Poplar, and tag alders. I had to chop out tag alders, and pull the stumps. I had bales set at 20, 30, 40, and 60 yards, and an old dartboard hanging on a rope that I'd get swinging. One of my best friends was into archery as well. We competed against each other, and
Forum: rodboard 2 years ago
Robert Flowers
My first bow was a Ben Pearson fiberglas 20 lb. pull. 2nd was an Ernie Root recurve, 35 lb. pull. Both were purchased by my Dad. My next bow, I purchased. I spent an entire paycheck on it, a Crrol Compound, 70 lb. pu;; with 20% let-off. It was the most powerful bow available in 1975, when I got it. Aluminum Easton arrows rated for the weight were used, with field points, blunts, judo heads,
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