Very nice work!
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I'm no expert, but I think I read they are not the same.
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Merry Christmas to all!
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I just use the cheap ones from a 5 & Dime type store and ditch them when the rod is done.
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I agree.
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I've been having the same problem.
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Thanks for the help, guys.
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Does TFO sell rod blanks for building and where might I get one?
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I built a support, just for working near the tip > of a rod: > > > p/photo/8278/title/ice-rod-drying-7-double-pole-st > and/cat/500 > > and: > > > p/photo/8277/title/ice-rod-drying-6-double-pole-st > and/cat/500 > > The supports were made from a piece of n
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I use a dremel and it works fine for me.
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You'll be fine with experience. It's tough to do, but try to stay patient, and experience will solve the problem. Check this site and go to Youtube. You can pick up things to straighten the curve. We didn't have all of these resources when I began building. Patience will help and experience will see you through.
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Very cool looking.
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I never noticed a smell with Flex Coat and that's all I've ever used. Maybe I haven't been paying attention to it.
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I suppose the superglue doesn't show through the finish? I once used color preserver to tack down the last two wraps, and it showed a mark through the finish on each and every guide. One, hard learning experience.
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Thank you all for your sacrifice.
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Blanks - St. Croix - SC Fly Fishing - SCIV / SCII Graphite Fly Blanks ... › sciv-scii-graphite-fly-blanks SCIV / SCII Graphite Fly Blanks. GLOSS BURGUNDY FINISH. There are no products listed under this category. ×. Great Value. Quality Products at Low Prices. These used to be sold as one style of blank.
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I didn't want to jump the other discussion so I started a new one. What blank is similar to the St. Croix SCIV-SCII?
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I've used it, not on all rods, but I haven't noticed a difference. I build freshwater fly rods.
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John DeMartini Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Michael Danek Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Keep in mind that a faster recovering rod will > > recover faster than a slower recovering rod > given > > the same weight of water on them. > > > I agree 100%, but a individual rod
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My sympathy.
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Yes, please listen to the above advice, William. When I was learning I tried to paint on the epoxy and always had problems. Then, I learned from this site, and a Flex Coat video, how to apply epoxy properly.
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I wrap my tip tops. I just think it looks nicer, but that's totally a personal choice.
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That would be awesome. They make my favorite fly rod blank the SCIV-SCII. I was bummed when they quit making them.
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I think it looks fine, too.
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Wow, what bad luck, but at least you were able to fix it. That's something I never contended with, but it's very possible.
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Roger has always been very patient with me and he's helped me many times.
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Very nice job.
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Happy New Year to a friendly and helpful group.
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I agree. Stick with what works for you.
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Welcome to the forum, Brian. Absolutely the best site for building rods. The people here are very, very nice and eager to help.
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