Why? If you play the fish correctly and have your drag set properly, it really shouldn't matter to any great extent. As long as the drag slips before the line or tippet breaks, the fish can only pull so hard before line pays out. .........
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Ken, You can easily make a fast action bamboo rod. You just need to employ a sharper taper. To make a slow action graphite rod, you design and build a shallower taper. That's all there is to it. In fact the fastest action fly rod I have ever touched is a glass rod - a Shakespeare President. Adding or reducing weight won't change the action - it will change the speed. ............. Eu
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The differences you fellows are discussing are differences in the structures involved, not the materials themselves. Of course, the material you use dictates exactly what you can do structure-wise. You can build a graphite rod that will mimic bamboo (or glass), but not vice versa. If you want it to feel and act like bamboo (or glass), you make it as heavy as bamboo (or glass). If you were to
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I have no idea what rod drag is. ...........
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I feel sure it's a Dayton. Graingers would have them. I'm sorry I don't have the model number. ..............
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Not sure what you mean. Most fishermen set their drags to slip at roughly 1/4 to 1/3rd the line rating. This should be done with the line strung through the guides as the rod flex and guides add to the amount of drag since pressure is being applied between surfaces. ..............
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DR Send that tip to Trondak. ..............
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Paul, I'm not going to invoice anybody. Sorry, but I just have way too much to do. ..................
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Call or email and ask them. They can do special cuts and sizing. ............
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Per a few emails I've gotten with the question, yes Paypal is fine. rodmaker@earthlink.net .............
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It's okay. Certainly the urethane adhesives are more than strong enough for the task. I don't think anyone doubts that. Unless you do a poor job of preparing your bonding surfaces, they'll be more than adequate for anything we do on a fishing rod. If such a bond did fail, it's not likely to be the adhesive's fault. But there are simpler and easier adhesives for those who aren't sensitized to e
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Yes, it will. You can always ream it a bit if in doubt. A very coarse reamer will enlarge the bore fairly quickly. ...............
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I don't take phone orders. Mail it, please. ............
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The top thread determines the overall color of the wrap. The bottom threads determine how striking or subtle the effect will be. ..............
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Yes, I know some guys who are using solid glass boat rod blanks as "stake out poles" in their kayaks. ..................
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Clearing out the last of the oldest RodMaker back issues, I have 6 early issues that are too few in number to put or keep on the website. I can make up a few sets for those interested and sell them at less than cost just to move them on out. So, $15 gets these 6 issues plus free USPS Priority Mail shipping (That’s $5 right there). They have been separated into sets. All 6 issues for $15
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Thompson's Water Seal is about the only thing I can think of. Personally, I don't put anything on my cork grips. .................
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I guess it's time for another reminder about using bad language. This site is viewed by rod builders of all ages. Many younger kids read it and their parents are quick to comment to me if they see bad language. Please don't use bad language. And remember, taking a word and replacing a few of the letters with things like &!# won't pass muster. If you can tell what word was intended, it's th
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There are none. .............
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I would assume they would corrode at the same rate as any other stainless steel/chrome guide. Other than titanium framed guides, all guides are going to rust in saltwater if you don't take care to prevent it. .............
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I don't rely on coatings for surface wear. The only Minima guides I've used are the Minima 4 in plain chrome/stainless. ..........
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These are fairly new to the custom rod market so I doubt anyone can give you a definitive answer. They just haven't been around long enough in this market for anyone to really know what they're going to look like after a few seasons of use. I'm afraid you're going to have to do your own research via on the water use in order to get the answers you want. They have been in use for a couple deca
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Klass Kote, which is a solvent based epoxy "paint" is the thinnest of the epoxies commonly used for coating guide wraps. It's about the same viscosity as varnish. If you ever used Clemens Crystal Coat, you were using Klass Kote. ...............
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Heat will accelerate the thickening and setting of the epoxy. ............
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The key is getting epoxy between the grip and the blank. If you fail to do that, the grip will simply squeegee the epoxy from the blank below it, being very hard to slide/move along the blank. If you do it correctly, two fingers will easily push the grip into place and you'll have to be careful not to push the grip completely off the butt end of the blank. ............
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There is no user friendly way to package PermaGloss. A can with a screw sticking out of it is a packaging and shipping nightmare. Trondak has explored many options, including one-time use foil packets, certain plastics, etc. None have proven satisfactory. It's a product whose technology currently outpaces that of packaging. ...............
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You can use nearly any thread, but only a few are designed expressly for use as guide wrapping thread. Sewing threads may have lubricants in them that can cause various finishing problems. Just keep that in mind if you run into trouble with a non-guide wrapping thread. .............
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Read the instructions on the FAQs page here. It will work exactly perfectly for you. You do not need to boil your grips. Just do what the FAQs page tells you to do. ....................
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If you do decide to use it, remember that Gorilla Glue needs moisture to cure. You'll have to dampen the face of each cork ring before applying the adhesive. .............
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It can be done, but it's not really the best product for the job. It's messy, stains clothing and fingers. Regular 2-part epoxy or Titebond carpenter's glue are better suited for this application. .............
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