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7 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Spencer Phipps Wrote:
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> There is always Syncork, easy to shape, easy to
> clean, and firm.
BUT heavy
Herb
CTS
Forum: rodboard 7 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Hi Les,
IMO -depends on type of rod being built and water it will be used.
Spinning and conventional either cork or a BFG is OK. The CFG will be cold and hard in winter.
Big Game - EVA for fore grip ok for comfort.
Fly rod in fresh water - cork or CFG is OK - but CF will be hard on hands.
Fly in salt water - CF is terrible - hard on hands and very slippery. Been there - done that - remov
Forum: rodboard 8 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Brian,
Unhide your email or email me at hladen@hotmail.com.
I mentor many builders on their first fly rod build.
Herb
CTS Rep
Forum: rodboard 8 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Steve,
CTS has many Steelhead blanks to choose from.
The following are some examples:
EST1101-2 0.5-1.0
EST1105-2 Salmon / Steelhead 11'0" 12-20lb / 1.25-2.25oz
EST1106-2 Salmon / Steelhead 11'0" 15-25lb / 1.5-3oz
EST1105-2 12-20lb / 1.25-2.25oz don't have recent data - what I can see is OD14.5mm, tip 2.0mm, weight 141g
EST1106-2 15-25lb / 1.5-3oz don't have data on this on
Forum: rodboard 9 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Hey Al,
For years I did exactly how you do. I also like the look of finish ending at the last thread of the guide wrap,
But over time I noticed that the first thread in the wrap would get frayed.
So, I now go over the wrap onto the blank - but minimally.
Herb
CTS
Forum: rodboard 9 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Richard,
Your email is hidden.
Email me at hladen@hotmail.com for special Rb.Org pricing.
I pay shipping from NZ. You will pay FedEx fee from me to you. In order to determine FedEx fee I will need your full address - whether it's residence or business - and your tele #.
Regards,
Herb
Forum: rodboard 10 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Build a "tower" to get the spool at blank level. I don't like the tread rouching ANYTHINg on way to blank.
I use opposed magnets (APEX) to apply tension.
Also, use a piece of elasitcised hem elastic at the top of each tower to create enough friction to allow you to stop wrapping and blank will not rotate backwards.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Daryl,
Cut a 1"-2" strip of 600 - 1000 grit wet or dry and sand like you would be buffing your shoe with a cloth.
Then just rotate to hit the other sides.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Hey Alan,
A better idea if yo use stabilized wood for rings. They buff-up very well without finish.
The best source for stabilized wood is
herb
CTS
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Please call me late this afternoon or eary evening. I'd like to know what all those layers are in the picture.
Obviously they are not concentric. Let's see if we can figure it out.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Thank you Bill.
Alexander,
Unhide your email - or email me to get my Rb.Org special pricing.
I would have the CTS Factory ship direct to you.
Herb
CTS Rep
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Tom Kirkman Wrote:
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> The grip to tip length stays the same no matter
> how long a fighting butt you add.
>
> ……….
Not true.
When using the REC FB hardware the seat is moved aft 0.5" plus length of what the fighting butt was going to be. Thus the grip would follow the seat movement aft
i.e. If the builder was pl
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Tom Kirkman Wrote:
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> Kerry Hansen Wrote:
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> > > A longer fighting butt doesn't change
> anything
> > if
> > > the but
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
George wants to have more of the blank in play - a fair want.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Use an REC reel Seat and removable fighting butt hardware. The blank will end at 0.5" from the rear end of the seat.
Use the 1: threaded extensions to make the fighting butt as long as you want.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Well - bad advice - at least with FlexCoat.
Many tiny pock marks that could have been mini fisheyes.
Was my 2nd coat after a light first coat.
Had to take it off with DNA.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Tom Kirkman Wrote:
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> I suspect the Flex Coat brush cleaner is much the
> same as the U-40 product which I have found to be
> the very best way to clean and store brushes. No
> muss no fuss. Just wipe off the brush, drop it in
> a small cup of brush cleaner and walk away. It'll
> be there ready to go the next time you
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Last time I use a Dremel - heat melted the "weld" on an expensice Fuji guide
Herb
Forum: rodboard 11 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
My brushes get stiff after use - and I wash them in soapy water - as directed.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 12 months ago
Herb Ladenheim
Michael,
Is this for your son??
IMO - the CTS REVO Salt in a #10 would be enough for Tarpon. The CTS Affinity-X in a #12 would also be good.
The CTS FSA #10 - my design is also suitable.
I'm available for comparitive casting/fighting ability.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Herb Ladenheim
Soooo,
I just received my shipment of CTS' CrystalCoat thread finish.
I still have the following available first come basis:
Two X 2 Ounce bottles - $15.00 Plus $10.20 USPS
Two X 6.4 Ounce bottles. - $30 Plus $10.20 USPS
Herb
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Herb Ladenheim
Scott
IMO - West System's GFlex650 - for ALL structural components.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Herb Ladenheim
Seems that only one 6.4 oz CC can fit in a fully loaded box of blanks.
DK re 2 Oz yet.
So, I'm canceling this offer until I determine my shipping costs.
I'm protecting members who already sent me emails.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Herb Ladenheim
148. Re: Ghost wraps
Michael,
I noticed that on the wrap closest - you didn't prep the guide feet - just jumped directly on to toe foot. Ten the finish covered it all up.
How come you don't prep your guide feet. Might be OK with white silk - but opaque colors would scream at you.
Or - do you only not prep with these type of wraps?
Herb
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Herb Ladenheim
Tom,
Yes - I can.
Email me to discuss which blank may be most appropriate for your fishery.
Herb
Forum: rodboard 1 year ago
Herb Ladenheim
Chris,
CTS ' magic is, besides building a wnderful blank, is that they will design almost any configuration you want - for a fee. So, there are many designs that are not on the website that have been built for customers (who paid the design fee) that are now available to all builders without a design fee.
Just advise what configuation AIR you want.
As far as building on a premium blank fo
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