Bruce, some of it isn't too bad. I hate to spend the money/time when my intent was to change them over with a quick grip type material anyway. I find that the cork tape on a surf rod does a number on the waders, causing a leak in a very uncomfortable spot, LOL.
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OK, here's my dilemma. I have a couple of rods that the cork tape is wearing away, therefore it is no longer smooth or round, guess I'm a bit aggressive, LOL. I plan on using quick grip or Nu Skin Rod Armor to replace the cork tape. With the exception of my main surf rod that I have worn down to the blank, will replace the cork tape on this one, I would like to just install the Quick Grip/Rod
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Mike, I'm sitting here trying to tie some hackle on a 6/0 siwash and I can't remember how to whip finish, so I'm either gonna pout or get drunk, LOL!
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Did I miss the group pout????
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Mike, certainly not questioning you. You have a lot more experience with the fancy stuff than I do, just curious if it would make a difference. Tony
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Mike, this is probably a stupid question, but do you think that the thread would make that big of a difference???? Tony
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I have been doing the butt guide like that for the past couple of years, but then back to normal after that. I might try test casting that setup on the next rod. Tony Edited because my spelling looked like a Billy V post, LOL.
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Jay, I think my e-mail is unhidden now. If not my e-mail is: tpoliti@optonline.net Tony
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Jay, I have an older one as well. My tailstock does not have a roller bearing either, but it is just a cup with a point that is attached to a threaded (female thread) type coupling. Was yours this way also? If so how did you change it? Tony
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Not to hijack the thread, but will dealers be accepting gift certificates as well?
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Billy, very descriptive, speaking from experience? Last I heard you don't drive? BTW how you gonna get your books to High Point? Tony
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Jan, I haven't used it for rodbuilding applications, but I have used it. Strong, waterproof, but it expands and oozes out of any opening requiring sanding. I'd be afraid that it would come out of the reel seat/grip interface or the top of the grip and look creepy. I have used u-40 rod bond for grips and have had good success. Tony
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I have taken mine in a plano rod tube as part of my luggage. Normally a 10'surf rod, 7' spinning rod and 2 fly rods. all are 2 piece. I have one of those cheapo fleece blankets that you can get at any wally world and I try to wrap each piece individually in the blanket. I'll explain, put in one piece then fold the blanket once, put in another piece, fold again, etc. I try to align the guides
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Couldn't you use the mesh drywall tape to build it up, especially if the foregrip will cover it?
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Great Job, please tell me that was a pizza box. Tony
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I got mine yesterday, finished reading it the first time already. I do however have one issue with RM, now I have to wait two months to get another issue, LOL. Seriously, another great issue Tom, can't wait for the next. P.S. Anyone else ever feel that when you make a joke or a tounge-in-cheek comment on a message board (any Board, not picking on this one) that you need to further explain
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Pavel, I'd love to see a comparison between Fuji BSVLG ands Fuji BMNAG Tony
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Can a second coat of color lock be applied 24 hours later or is it too long a time span? Thanks Tony
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Tim, the way I understand it, and they way I tried it on my last rod is that you do the blocking wrap, then locking wrap1 which goes aroung the guide foot and then around the blank (like a figure 8), followed by locking wraps 2 &3 then 2 or 3 more blocking wraps. I think that you are having issues the same place I did that the lockin wrap goes around the guide foot then around the blank. I
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Doc, fantastic tutorial. Great use of some household items.. Thanks again for making it and allowing us to have a copy of it. Tony
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OK Thanks Andy, that puts my mind at ease. This will be my first trip using a CP and or Threadmaster for that mattter. And I didn't want to have to rewrap. Thanks again Tony
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I just used color lock on some guide wraps and was planning on trying some threadmaster for the first time. I was wondering if anyone has used this combo before and if there were any issues? I could try a test stick tomorrow, or use LS. But I figured I'd ask anyway. Thanks Tony
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Mike, I did basically the same with a Lami 10M using a 30 stripper. Now you got me thinking the 11L with the 50 Hardaloy need to be rebuilt, LOL After the season, Maybe Tony
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Mike, dude kick back and break open a cold one, LOL. I know sometimes you need to vent and rant a little, but this one came out of leftfield. GO FISH Tony
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Thanks guys, I will epoxy over the thread shim. Cliff, I have to commend you for some of the most detailed replies that I have come across yet. Tony
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Cliff, on the following thread, you stated "Let the glue soak right into the Thread and bind to the rod blank." Do you allow the glue/epoxy to dry and then install the tip top with epoxy/ ferrule cement or do you install the tip while the glue is still wet. Thanks Tony Re: Tip Top size Posted by: Cliff Hall (---.dialup.ufl.edu) Date: March 25, 2006 04:12PM (1): You ca
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AHH, good idea, I think I might like that Thanks
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Billy, I'm thinking of using silver metallic/blue metallic as the underwrap, and blue nylon, either gudebrod 245 or 246 for the guide wrap. Tony PS I have to buy more thread to enlarge my color choiices, LOL
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On the rods that I have built so far I have never used CP, so on the rod that I am building now I was gonna try it so the thread doesn't darken up so much. My question is if I do an underwrap in metallic thread, I assume that I need no CP here, and I do my guide wraps with nylon thread and apply CP, should I apply a light coat of finish to the underwrap first? Am I correct in thinking that the
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Hobbyist. I build a couple of rods a year mainly for myself, and repairs for me and my friends. Maybe someday I can make some money, LOL. Or at least break even. Tony
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