Never used an ECHO, but I love my Lamson Guru.
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I am surprised I never figured this out myself, > but a fly rod guru has this tip on his site. If > you like to use the nail knot, but have trouble > keeping it from unraveling, especially with just > two threads, try this. Tighten the knot as much > as possible, arrange the threads in good
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Actually, I have done it a year or more after a > rod has been finished. I go over the rod, if it > has been used with Windex glass cleaner to clean > the rod. > Then, I will let it dry for a couple of days and > go ahead and apply the flex coat. I don't use > anything on the finish excep
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If I had to do it over again I'd make my own. You might even find some handmade ones on @#$%&.
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Nice job.
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Thank you for this valuable site and for administering to it.
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Tim Shaffer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Never liked using syringes. I thought they were > kind of messy and I didn’t like the glob of > white stuff that was in them if I didn’t use > them in a while. I’ve been using measuring > spoons for almost 40 years with great results. > Yeah I know I’m a dinosaur. Me, too. I've only ever use
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Steve Chontos Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > here are some pictures of the folding guide I > mentioned above > > > p/photo/21703/title/folder-1/cat/506 > > > p/photo/21704/title/folder-2/cat/506 I never heard of folding guides. Very cool.
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I solved my problem by going slowly, and changing the width (size) files I used on the large and small ends of the handle. Also, constantly sliding the handle on the blank to test the fit is another good idea. My main problem was that I tried to get the reaming job done too quickly. I found my patience was the key.
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Hi Dan, I had the same experience. I finally decided to grind them down and see how the rod performs. Of course, now I have to wait until next ice season.
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I use that for a final coat on homemade poppers and jigs. I never thought of using it for rod building. Interesting.
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I really don't see how the locking wraps add security to the guide. I've never had any trouble with single foot guides without using the locking wrap.
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Kent Griffith Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Kevin is a jack of all trades... fishing and > hunting and custom rod building and combining them > like fishing for monster gators on custom > "fishing" rods... check out his latest "catch" a > 12'5" gator caught on a RainShadow RCKJB jigging > rod... > &g
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I shaped a handle with some sand paper and using my hands. It can be done. It must be done slowly and carefully, but it can be accomplished. I live in an apartment, too, and did this outside in the summer. I do know powered sanding of any kind in my apartment, but I've built about 20 fly and several spinning rods.
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Is it customary to place tube-style tip top guides are ice rods? I have a .75mm tip on 2 of mine. It seems it would be easier. Thanks
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For Roger Wilson, I sent you an email. Bruce
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bruce, > By far, the best thing to use are > > Dental Ligatures, along with the tool. > > For example: > > - > Color-Tools-Gray-2/dp/B0871W76V5/ref=sr_1_7?dchild > =1&keywords=braces+ligature+ties+with+tool&pd_rd_r > =decfe9c5-2ee5-471b-ab76-182769f2b284&pd
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I should mention the upper third of these blanks are really slim
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I would like to wrap 2 ice rods that have a very thin upper third of the blank. What's the best way to keep the guides on the blank to begin wrapping them? Would a touch of the glue stick you use to apply tip tops be an option? I'd like to wrap them today. Thanks
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Copy Todd's comments. > A premade eva or cork grip to use as a tennessee > style grip. i.e. simply tape the small reel to > the grip. > > Depending on the length of the rod, 3-4 guides at > 50 cents each. > > Note: Here is a little accessory that one can use > to assist whe
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Would someone recommend some low-price components I can outfit this ice rod blank with? It's a $16 blank and I don't want to spend $50 for the components. I haven't built any ice rods in 10 years. maybe. Thanks
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Thanks for the responses. Lynn was correct, I couldn't remember how long I could wait between coats. This is my first rod in 3 years and I've forgotten.
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I finished my first coat of TM Lite at 11:00 am. I can wait until 9:00 am tomorrow to place the second coat,correct?
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Found this on the RodGeek site: These American made rod blanks are constructed with St. Croix's highest modulus carbon fiber (SCV) and are produced in their Park Falls, WI factory. They are sent to our factory in Mexico so they can be painted to order and shipped directly to your door, just like our RODgeeks offerings. They include the best of St. Croix's engineering know-how: IPC (Integrated
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That's very cool.
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I've had nothing but kind, efficient service. Just remember, this year of COVID has put just about everything in disorder. Many companies had to pare their employees to meet distancing requirements, which in turn slows production and mailing.
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Happy holidays to all. Jesus is the reason for the season.
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I would have never guessed, very interesting.
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Thanks for all your help.
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Herb Ladenheim Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bruce > Send me the video if possible - > hladen@hotmail.com > Herb Well I got to look at the rod a few hours ago. The reel seat is turning and the hood is moving with it so I guess I'll have to remove it and epo
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