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16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I don't know if one is necessarily better than the other. I have built on the Forecast quite a bit lately, and they seem just too good for the money. Good balance, very tuff, and if you are going to build a lot, the grey blanks go with just about any thread colors.
I build almost exclusivly freshwater spinning rods, and I would say if you didn't know the price, you would put them in a class
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
962. Re: Pac Bay Thread
Jann's now has almost a full supply of size A Pac Bay thread, and DONART I belive has full stock of ALL colors and sizes.
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
963. Re: Pac Bay Thread
I have used the regular nylon, and think it's great! They have some different colors, and great variations of each.
I now like it better than Gudebrod! Now I would just like to see it in size B.
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Tom, you and I posted at the same time. I don't want it to look like I just rolled over what you said. I have been reading the guide articles in Rodmaker. My thought is if we combined the new smaller, lighter guides, with a guide lay out using fewer guides, would be the lightest possible.
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Thanks Jesse! Great to get feedback from someone that does this for a living. The more I get comfortable with rod building, the more I am using this same common sense approach to all my techniques. The simpler the better.
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I was looking at some of my older (5-7 year old) St. Croix spinning rods, and noticed that the 6' models only had 5 guides. I have an UL and a Med-lite like this.
These rods work great. So I built a new one with the same lay out, and I love it. Does anyone else build like this still? It seems that I see so many rods that are starting to look overloaded with guides these days.
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I have used a lot of the Pac Bay rosewood seats, and have been very happy with them. I recently ordered a Batson rosewood seat, and was disappointed that the wood grain did not have the brilliant contrasts that the Pac Bay's do, and was pretty bland.
I am just wondering, is this typical, or did I just get an odd one? I have never had a Pac Bay one that looks like this, and I am pretty sure i
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I agree that there are some trade offs for multi pc. rods, but most blank manufacturers have a huge selection of one pc. vs a very limited selection of two pc. rods, I am talking spinning and casting rods here. There will always be a place for both, it would just be nice for us two pc. guys to have a little more to pick from.
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I wish we would see more two pc rods. I think the up-sides far out weight the down. Even if you usually fish from a boat with a rod locker, it's nice to be able to take your favorite rod on evening trips to fish from shore or piers. I know so many people who vacation with family and don't have space for even 6'6" one pc. rods.
And with today's two or three pc. rods, the difference in f
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
You may want to check out Putter's DVD on feathers at Acid Rod. He does such a straight forward presentation on all his DVD's, even I can understand.
Good Luck,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I built an UL spinning rod with them about 4 years ago, and no problems yet. They are very light, and over-all I like them. I did do an abrasion resistance test with some of the tip tops, comparing to Hi-alloy's, and they did scratch or dammage easier.
If I built with them again, I don't think I would use them for the tip top. They are still just stainless steel with some type of chrome p
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I am still pondering a duplicator for my Jet Mini. One of my biggest concerns is if burl cork will cut o.k. on it. I am talking mostly about "standard" burl cork, not Andy's exotics, which I have heard cut well.
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Anyone carry decent un-bleached cork rings? At times I do a lot of cork work, and am tired of sanding the faces of the rings first so I don't get the white ring lines.
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I have found the factory grit on the small dream reamer is too fine (I think it is 180 grit). I think it puts too much pressure on the tool and creates heat, as it rubs more than cuts. I stripped mind down and replaced it with 100 grit - what a difference! Overall, don't count these tools out, they are great!
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Wow - didn't mean to cause such a fuss with this. Tom K. has always stressed breaking the surface of any items being bonded - inside or out - and I think he is 100% correct. The brush idea is for the inside of reel seats only. Rod blanks are so easy to scuff by hand with scotch brite or 400 grit paper, I wouldn't bother with anything else. I do know that using anything too agressive on a rod
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I don't know if anyone has done this, but I just tried a bronze shotgun cleaning brush (new one, not greasy) in a hand held cordless drill and it worked great for a water break free surface inside a graphite spinning seat.
The bristles are very fine, and give enough to just break the surface. In the cordless drill it took about 5 seconds to do the reel seat, and the brush cost me $1.99. A 20
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
It's really personal preference. I like to finish over the rubber WC because they seem to last a lot longer, as they will break down over time. The one thing I noticed is that the American Tackley style that have a chalky finish on them need to be cleaned with alcohol, or the finish may not want to take to it. Have not had that problem with the shiney finished Pac Bay type.
I think the Am
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
That's pretty much it Billy. Backbone with "cushion" - if that's makes sense. Musky don't make many long runs, but have some heavy head-shakes. With the no-stretch braids and a no-flex rod, when a big one pulls off, I wonder if sometimes it could have been landed if there were just a little give.
Thanks for the direction,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Hey Rich,
Two reasons. I think a lot of the musky blanks are great tools for casting baits, but have little to no flex for fighting fish. Also, it seems that SW blanks are more often available in colors other than flat black/gray.
I guess I am always looking for something a little different to play with. I have found many fly blanks that make great spinning rods (especially if you are an
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I live in Wisconsin, and have very little exposure to saltwater rods. I have been wondering about the Pac Bay PBXII or Batson live bait blanks as Musky rods.
I know they are heavier than standard graphite, but probably tougher too. Are the actions on these fast enough to throw 1-1/2 to 4 oz. musky baits? I have not handled any live bait blanks, and am not familiar with their characteristics
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Hey Fran, are you going to build a panfish ice rod, or walleye/gamefish type? The 24" would be good for panfishermen in portable shacks, but guys that jig in deeper water for larger gamefish would probably like the longer stick. The guide systems on most ice rods stink. I think one with high frame model M style would be great for the first guide or two to get as good of a line path as you
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Mike,
With an epoxy like Flex Coat standard (not the 5 min.), how long do you usually mix? I usually mix for 2 min. to make sure it is well mixed.
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I understand the point of the mixer is bubble free finish, but I have some tendonitits that flares up, and I try to avoid irritating it as much as possible when it does.
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
Just got my Pac Bay epoxy mixer, and it looks great!
I was wondering if anyone has used one of these with liquid type rod glue like Flex Coat?
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I have built several spinnning rods from fly blanks, down to a 6'6" 2 wt. Pac Bay T2 built as an ultralight, works great for 2# test! It does void the warranty, but they do hold up well.
Have fun!!!!!
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I have pretty much settled on Flex Coat High Build, using two thinner coats. As long as I am two coating, would the Lite finish be any better, or is there much difference? I do sometimes use CP on guide wraps.
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I usually use Rod Bond, but at times it would be nice to glue up a handle and work on it a little later. Is Flexcoat's 5 min epoxy strong enough for grip and reel seat bonding?
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I currently have a Pac Bay power wrapper, and have been very happy with it.
I was wondering if any of the other models are quicker to adjust for different rods?
Looks like the Flex Coat model uses v-type supports on a keyed base that would be really quick to adjust.
Are there any other models or features that are helpful?
Thanks,
Marc
Forum: rodboard 16 years ago
Marc Morrone
I have recently started building 2 pc. walleye spinning rods by trimming the butt off of 9' steelhead blanks. This places the ferrule in the butt section of the rod, and all the guides on the top section.
The rods really feel like 1 pc., lighter, no flat spot in the middle, and are still really easy to transport. I also have an old fiberglass Wonder Rod that has this design, gotta be 30+ yea
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