I'm looking for a fly rod that will fish nymphs as well as cast dry flies. I don't have experience with many blanks and I would appreciate some suggestions. Thanks
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Thanks, Tom.
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I'm building a 9 FT.,2-piece, St. Croix Fly rod. I'm planning on using 2 stripping guides, a size 12 and 6. My question: can a size 6 snake guide be considered a stripping guide? This seems like a dumb question, but for the life of me, I can't make a read on this. Thanks
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How about: 12, 6, and size 2 to the tip?
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What do you think of these guides for a 9', 6 wt. A Size 12 stripping guide and size 2s to the tip top. Opinions sought. Thanks, Bruce how about: 12, 6, and size 2s to the tip?
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What Jim said. It's very time consuming. I've done it twice and I don't like it. Ha!
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That's a real keepsake. Great job!
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This, too, is my "go to" site for help and I'm never disappointed. Thanks so much.
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They are excellent rods. I love them.
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Just to make sure I have this correct. I'm going to place a hook keeper on a glossy finish rod for a friend. Do I rough up the area with scotch brite, wrap the hook keeper and then add the finish? Thanks
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I haven't built a rod for awhile and I see Micro Guides being discussed. What are they and are they used in place of standard fly rod guides?
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Good idea with rubberband and paper clip. I've done the same thing. I, too, cut the tip off and finished the road with no noticeable difference. It fishes just fine.
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I think it's like talking the difference in weight between 1 feather and 2. I think you'd have to put a ton of finish on to notice a difference. Just my opinion.
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I never had any trouble with mine. I use nitrile gloves.
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I just want to echo what I was taught by these great people, static guide placement is always best. I use my meaurserments to get close and then I adjust them via static guide placement. Works really well for me.
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Alex Dziengielewski Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > check these guys out. > > > -top-coat-lure-jig-paint.php > > We bought a big thing of the seal coat and dip > coat cranks. Also can be sprayed. Believe a couple > of the sponsors carry the product. Jann's comes to > mind - > > 3025000411.aspx Alex, Do you use
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I've been using Liquid Fusion and I think it holds up pretty well and there's no mixing required.
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He helped me many times, answered countless questions, and was always cheerful about it. My prayers go out to him and his family.
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Yes, me too I use the 5 cent throw-aways for the same reasons as Roger.
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Drew Pollock Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have built a bunch of 8wt 9 foot rods. Mostly > for me and friends fishing coho salmon in Alaska. > > I have a strong preference for snake type guides. > The minimas and even the single foot ceramics tend > to hang up on brush and get bent. Ditto the Fuji > titanium single foot guides.
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The general rule for the number of guides on a fly rod, if not using Static Guide Placement, which I like, is a guide for each foot of the rod, plus one. So, a 9 foot rod will use 10 guides and a tip top. Does that standard still apply?
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The general rule for number of guides, if not using Static Guide Placement, which I like, is a guide for each foot of the rod, plus one. So, a 9 foot rod will use 10 guides and a tip top. Does that standard still apply?
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Assuming you know that 3's are large enough to > easily pass your line and leader knot connection, > I'd use 16 - 10 (ringed guides) and then all 3 > snakes from there on out. > > ................ How will I know what guides are large enough for the line to pass through? I've never built a
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Tom, What would you suggest in snake guides; 12, 6, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, plus a tip top?
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Gees, I didn't know Pac Bay had a web site and the Tradition II was a Pac Bay blank.
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Hi Tom. The butt is 0.44. It is a #5 tip and it weighs 2.48 ounces. Is it okay to say it is a Tradition II blank? I believe they are moderate-fast blanks. I'm not sure of the modulus. I don't want to offend any of our sponsors.
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What rod guide configuration would you suggest for a 9-foot, 8 Wt., 2-piece fly rod? I'll be using it for bass and steelhead. Thanks
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I was advised by the builders on this site to throw some water on them. It's always worked fine for me. Make a wrap, wet it, and see how you like it.
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Billy Vivona Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I can just use the regular blades and sharpen them > which takes less time than opening a foil package > and putting the scalpel on the plastic handle. Hi Billy. What do you use to sharpen your razor blades?
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What is guide checking? Thanks
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