Take off the butt cap and inhale....if you talk funny then you know it's filled with helium....LOL!!!!!
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Mostly it eliminates extra steps. Using CP successfully involves multiple coats so there is more time involved. Also, I've noticed on the two rods I used CP that the epoxy seemed to not adhere as well, most notably around the guides. While this may be due to the application technique I use, it hasn't occurred on the other rods I've built. Also, most people I've built rods for can't/don't notice t
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The CP should cause the regular nylon to become opaque. Although, if they are light colors and are not packed very tight, there is a good chance you may see what's below regardless, whether it be rod blank or underwrapped thread. I generally just use NCP thread and forego the CP. The colors may look a little "flatter" when finished, but it eliminates other headaches I associate with CP.
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I do not know of any local rod building classes. There used to be a guy in San Antonio that would show you how to build rods and charge for components, but, I think he went out of business.
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Lori, We traded some messages on Corpusfishing.com. My "initial setup" from several years ago (which I'm still using) cost me about $400. This included the following: Flex Coat Hand Rod Wrapper, 18rpm finishing motor, and Flex Coat Rod lathe. Small belt sander for guide prep. Various epoxies (5-minute, slow cure, and finishing) and color preserver Modest selection of Thread Bu
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Just as Ellis said....I have some that my grandfather used many years ago that still work fine....give them the proper care after being in the salt and they'll be fine.
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A plain stainless frame with SiC guides might be an "inbetween" solution.
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Tartan wraps are a blending of plain and NCP threads to create the appearance of plaids...process is in the Advanced Custom Rod Building book by Dale Clemens.
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The ones that I have are unfinished graphite, definately not black. They are probably medium-light power/mod-fast actionactions and Andy sold them to me as popping rods. I'll see if they still have tags on them this evening and report back. Your e-mail address is hidden, you can send a message to my home address at brahe@gvtc.com if
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Steve, Are these the medium action popping rods in an unfinished gray graphite? If so, I might have a couple at home I could part with...I bought some from Andy a year ago and they may not have labels on them, but, I'll check this evening....the shipping charges may not be cheap since they are 1-piece 8-footers. Bret
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Do want help creating a "weave" of this pattern, or a "cross-wrap"....two different beasts.
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