I have decided to re-tie 2 factory spinning rods to start. I am doing one in microwave and the other with the kr concept. Unfortunately I have to wait some more as my microwave set came in with a damaged running guide and I dont have any extras built up yet.
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Yes I plan to use them fishing, but due to the fact they are pretty inexpensive rods to begin with I am also going to use them for practice
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I have 8 lb mono on my lews and it casts Texas rig plastic worm with 1/8 oz weight and 7.5" worm better than any of my factory baitcaster setups will. Now that I am learning more about the kr concept I am anxious to try some light braid on the lews. I havent put braid on a spinning rod in years due to wind knots in the past
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Thank you guys for your input. I took a closer look at my factory built spinning rods and have decided to try the Fuji kr concept. I have a 6'6" medium fast lews from Walmart that resembles the kr concept that really out performs a halo daylight series 7' medium fast with cone of flight guide setup.
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I want to thank everyone for their input. I have learned more in the past week or so about building and rebuilding rods than my entire life. Again I truly appreciate the openness and willingness to share your tricks and procedures in this craft.
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I am planning on upgrading them while I am at it. Thinking about running Fuji kr concept and see how I like it while getting my feet wet with the micro guides. If I learn with them it wont be a big deal to adjust later.
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The rod I am looking at refinishing has basically no finish left on it and i was planning on re wrapping it as well.
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I am sure of the current finish, they are fiberglass/graphite composite.
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Thank you Steve. Still learning the ropes here
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I have some older rods that have been beat up over the years. What can be used to safely refinish these back to their original luster?
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I am getting ready to build my first spinning rod. I have seen several posts here about the Fuji kr concept guide train, has anyone tried the microwave guide train? Just curious and exploring all possibilities here.
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Wouldn't that change the texture or feel of the cord?
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All of my bigger rods have paracord grips. How are these attached? I would assume the epoxy is put on the blank then the cord wrapped on the still soft epoxy but I am not certain.
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Thank you for your responses. I hope this turns into an addiction that will eventually pay for itself.
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Brand new to rod building. From reading your posts I have learned a lot about guides and spacing and want to say thank you for sharing your knowledge. Now my question, I am mostly going to be building bass rods with a few catfish. How do I determine what thread size to use?
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