Used carbon grips on my last build . They are definitely not slippery . I used the standard NFC grips because the soft touch was not available for the seat I wanted to use . I love the standard grips . Did I mention they are not slippery :) Ron
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Pawel, May be off little help but , when I was considering an NFC blank , I found the same differences you mentioned . Everyone here advised me to only look at the specs listed in the catalog . Not sure why there is a difference but , supposedly the catalog is the go to source for specs . Ron
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Richard Bowers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ronald, > > I always add a band of thread butting up to the > tip top and have the thread finish extend up and > over the tip top tube by a tiny bit. This does > two things: > > - Makes the tip top consistent with the other > guides > - The thread finish will help keep the
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm usually 9+ ft. away and waving the rod back > and forth, these old eyes wouldn't know the > difference. Young man , you probably shouldn't talk about eye problems for several more years :) Ain't it a hoot how some youngsters can see like a hawk and care less about the details and , when you get a
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Nice work El . Going to be a heck of a gift .
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Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ron, > Has nothing to do with tip-top fit. Fly rods are > easy to fit. The epoxy ring is just that - a small > dab of thread epoxy around the back end of the > tip-top barrel - no thread - just thread epoxy. > Herb Now that makes a great deal of sense . I learn something useful here every
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Les Cline Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is bling in terms of function. > > It is aesthetic in terms of looks to you. > > That's my take. > > You can always change it later if you wish. I appreciate your reply . I hadn't planned to put on a tip top trim band unless it improved the function . I'm not much on bling particularl
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Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- . > I place my ring of finish at the end of the > tip-top barrel. About 1/16" - 1/8" wide > Herb Herb, Is this 1/16'-1/8" thread trim just for tradition or aesthetics as Mr. Cline suggest ? As usual , I'm confused . Your first statement suggested there was nothing needed ( if the tip t
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Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ron, > No need for trim band. Just adds weight in a > place that you do not want it. > I place a very narrow "ring" of thread finish > around the tip top barrel. > Herb Thanks Herb . I assume the narrow "ring" you mention is at the ferrule . I couldn't imagine why a tri
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I've been researching online prior to starting my first fly rod build and noticed that quite a few of the high end commercially available rods have a trim band wrap at the base of the tip top . Is this needed for a functional reason or is it just bling ? I will be attempting a 9 ft 5wt . Thanks Ron
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First, I've got to say I think Mr. Danek's idea is excellent . I know , like Mr. Kirkman suggested , that I can draw from the wealth of experience from members here but I'm not sure if the more experienced members can remember how bewildering the lack of the most basic industry standards can be to those of us just starting out . My question would be why an idea with seemingly so much merit has no
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If you can find this grip , I believe the specs say that the recess diameter is 0.795 . Just check the brands of reel seats you're interested in . Most of the uplocking seats will have a hood and it's diameter should be listed in the specs . For instance , American Tackle's U5 has a hood diameter of 0.772 and should work with little if any modification . Not suggesting this seat , just an example
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Outstanding ! In my opinion the forum will gain a great deal from this decision . A better choice could not have been made . Congratulations Dr. Miller !
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Very few brick and mortar rod building supply > houses out there. I'm not aware of any in the > Nashville area. > Appreciate the reply . I was afraid that was the case but thought I would ask . Thank you .
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I have searched online but been unable to find a rod building component business with a physical location in my area - Central to Southeast Tennessee or North Alabama . I am specifically looking for a selection of thread for wraps . Thanks. Ron
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Wow El . Inlays and twisted thread inlays ( put those two twisted thread inlays together and you'll have a saw blade inlay just reverse the twist on one ) . Way more courage than I had on my first wraps . Keep it up . The advice you've gotten in this thread is excellent . Since you're into inlays , if you haven't seen it , you might take a look at this video . Keep up the good work . Edit
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I assume you have a tapered reamer . If not , I would suggest you purchase one ( or a set ) or make your own from an old rod blank . Ream from the back or butt end , go slowly , allow the grip to turn in your hand a little while reaming , and above all check often by sliding the grip on the blank to dry fit . You're gonna love your carbon fiber grips .
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Just looked on a Zenaq distributor's website and the most expensive rod listed there was the Tobizo Popping rod which listed for $1,199.99 . Their shipping must be a true bear :) All academic for me . Even at that listed price , I doubt I could afford one of their butt guides :) Ron
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Mr. Danek and Mr. Kirkman . I will certainly take your advice and build with the tip and butt up . Thank you. Ron
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Phil Erickson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > WOW, I don't know what blank you have, but in over > 40 years of fly rod building, I never seen a blank > that bad. I'd send it back! Mr. Erickson, Your comment of no blanks being that bad in 40 years prompted me to remeasure . The maximum deviation at the forward end of the butt section is just under
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Phil Erickson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > WOW, I don't know what blank you have, but in over > 40 years of fly rod building, I never seen a blank > that bad. I'd send it back! Thanks Mr. Erickson . I plan to try to get accurate measurements of the problem this morning and then contact the company that made it . It'll be interesting to see how
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you can align them so that each section puts > the bend in a position where the belly is down and > the tip and butt up, you should have an overall > bend along a straight axis. Again, belly down and > tip and butt up. This will give you the strongest > orientation possible in terms of deadlif
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I have almost gotten used to dealing with a curve in the last few inches of my spinning rod blanks - I just align the guides with the blank in a "tip up" orientation . Works pretty well but .... I'm just starting on my first fly rod - a 9 foot , 5wt , 2 piece and the butt section is curved or "bowed" so that , when it is rolled on a flat surface to a certain orientation , the
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Really appreciate y'all taking the time to help me with this . Perhaps you can understand that , with all of the above being true , it is difficult for new comers to feel comfortable buying " a pig in a poke" . I guess it's like a lot of things where you have to pay your dues and get a little experience under your belt . That can be disheartening for old codgers :) Thanks again. Ron
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's not very current because only a few builders > have sent data. To your question about different > values for the same blank - data is only as good > as the person generating it. There are, of course, > minor variations among blanks of the same model. > Blanks are not precision machined parts
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How current is the CCS Database in the link on the left ? Am I right in assuming that values listed there are from several different contributors ? ( There are just too many cases where the same blank model is listed with different values . ) I've been lurking on the recent thread about IP, AA, ERN, etc. Thanks. Ron
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Ahhh.... The search continues for the missing link LOL
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Josh Hutchison Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mr. Maslov, > > If you could email me I too have a question about > an order I placed in September. With this order from Sept. , Mr. Erickson's order over a month old , and my order over 4 weeks , it looks like I may not get that Christmas present after all .
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Norm Miller suggested I check out VooDoo rods and , as usual , his advice is spot on . Couldn't be happier with the service . Dealing with folks that actually care is refreshing !
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Thanks for all of the info . I know problems can come up but , when I called them and could get no information , I was concerned that I might not receive my blank at all . Ordered the blank just after Halloween and it will make a dandy Christmas present LOL Thanks again . Ron
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