Thanks for all the great info....I might pick up a pair of fly scissors and keep them handy...I bet I can find a use for them.
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Ive always used a razor blades to cut my tag ends...But weve all slipped and shaved,or frayed a thread wrap,right? haha! Ive been hearing alot of guys using the fly scissors with great success and super clean cuts...Just curious how many have tried them and like them.. Thanks guys W
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I always bought aluminum rods (Home Depot) cut them up, and wrapped different diameters with masking tape...3/8'' , 1/2'' , etc Very ,very rarly does one slip.
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Ryan, Im in DFW, I live in Wylie,but work in Dallas (near downtown) Its great that so many here are willing to help huh?...haha! Let me know if Im a closer option for you.. The best advice I can give at your point,is to take a little bit of advice from everyone and find what works for you. Raymond Adams site has alot of great tutorials on it. Take care Walker
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The only ardent that doesnt have the level wind (that Ive seen) is the pitching/flipping reel,Because they dont have a level wind you'll notice how skinny the spool is.Limiting to how much line you can load (Im not sure what the yardage load is)...Thats is a technique specific reel....All thier other models have a level wind... I dont see how eliminating the level wind could possibly keep level
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The Batman nerd inside me says go with purple/green....
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So what guide size do ya'll recommend? This will be a spinning reel seat and the length will be 6' Thanks W
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I sort of approach it the same way as Tom mentioned...I find double wrapping definitely helps smooth away lumps and hides imperfections. Once I add nice,tight trim bands (about a .25'' long) I cut the mess off both ends and then trim the tag ends off at an angle...CP it,then wrap going towards the trim bands because its easier pack (like a guide foot) ,then add a second wrap on top of that...d
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I wasn't trying to get you to subscribe. That > article might be found in a back issue at your > local public library or you might have a rod > building friend that has it. > > ................ Oh I didnt take it like that,Tom...lol...,I've just been wanting to subscribe for awhile now is all
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Thanks guys for the help...I got another rod to build before this one,so I got plenty of time to shop my options...I take all the adivice into consideration while doing this. Tom-I plan on subscribing to the magazine soon...but with Christmas and all,lol,well Im sure you understand
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Im building my first ultra light rod...Probably around the 6' range Im use to builidng bass rods in the med-heavy 6'6'' to 7' range.. Is there anything special to consider in making ultra light rods, besides blank diameter? Thanks Walker
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Hey guys, Im new here, I usually build with EVA grips...However,Im thinking of doing cork grips on a ultra light rod Im building next month. But I read about someone mentioning using wood stain to dye cork grips?...The idea seems neat,just curious of any success stories in doing this,or other ways to dye cork?? Thanks! Walker
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