Thanks for your imput. I've tried REC cork grips and they are not very good. I'll give Angler's Workshop a try. Anyone try Cabelas ?
Forum: rodboard

Has anyone used C&D Trading for their cork grips ? I ran across this on another board and the quality look pretty good. Thanks Bill
Forum: rodboard

Feathercraft and I believe Madison River Tackle , I'm thinking of making an8wt rod myself. Bill Giokas
Forum: rodboard

I gave them a try on my T&T Horizon II rod and like them a lot. I used the saltwater guides. Be careful when ordering the guides for 9wt rods make sure you are getting the saltwater larger diameter guides. I was sold the freshwater model and kept them rather than returning the guide. These guides flex better than the standard snake guide. Try them you'll like them. Bill
Forum: rodboard

I don't have a lathe to turn my own cork grips so who in your experience has the best pre-formed cork grips for a flyrod. Most of the ones that I've gotten were not that great. Bill
Forum: rodboard

Scratches are going to happen, the first few hurt the most. What you could do is put a thread wrap over the scratched area or just mix up some Flex coat a apply it on the scratch, this will help protect the blank. Bill
Forum: rodboard

What works for me is to heat up the Flex Coat by putting the bottles in hot water. Helps thin out the Flex Coat without adding chemicals. Works great and helps eliminate the bubble problem. Bill
Forum: rodboard

Wonder how many rods people build in a year? For me I build rods as I need them and might go a couple of years without building a rod. Bill
Forum: rodboard

Take a look at TFO(Temple Fork) they have reasonable priced saltwater blanks. I would also recommend St Croix.
Forum: rodboard