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<p>My Dad gave me his old centerpin rod so I could set it up for him.. but I ended up putting a wrap on it instead ... whoops sorry dad!</p>
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<p>Old Drennan drift rod converted into an Ontario float rod with a blue chevron wrap.</p>
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Thanks for your responses guys, I don't know, personally I think it is important to know how the blanks are constructed i.e. modulus etc. For me, it's better to fully understand the product especially if you are trying to be knowledgeable with a potential client. it seems to be a question that comes up with guys that are thinking of getting a custom built. probably because most guys I have ta
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Hi guys, I've built on a hand full of the MHX ST1562 steelhead float blanks. I do like them for a couple reasons. They do hold up nicely when fighting ontario steelhead. And they're cheap. MHX isn't very well known around here and I'm being asked about my builds when Im on the river. So i've been trying to school myself online about MHX so I can deliver any questions one may have for me
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Andy at rodbuildersupplies.com will order them in special order for you. I actually just ordered a set for a float rod build a couple weeks ago from him. He is the only guy I deal with to be honest. He's full of knowledge and useful information and has no problems sharing it. It will save you about $40 in duty charges finding someone in canada that can get them for you. Try giving him a shou
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LOL, thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. These are the reasons I don't have facebook and other main stream social media outlets. Way too many "know it alls" that end up confusing a topic rather than getting the right information. And to be honest, this is why I come to this site instead. Lots guys with different levels of ability and knowledge, and everyone is here to h
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Hi guys. I'm a float fisherman up here in Ontario, Canada. Fishing Georgian bay rivers mostly. I also am a rod builder but wouldn't say I am a professional. More of a hobbyist who is starting to get his name out there. I have a good buddy who I'm going to build a 13' float rod for and he has asked me which blank i recommend. He wants the best... I read a lot on the internet about rod bu
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I've built on two MHX float rods. Both for myself. Both 13'. One was a two piece and the other a 3 piece. The first one, I used pac bay minima spinning guides. Stainless style frames. Started with a high frame 20, 16, 12, 10, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7(as my tip guide). They were stainless steel frames and I found the rod to be a bit heavier than i am used to. But works great. For t
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Thanks guys Sounds like it's pretty normal, guess it was a bit of a newby question but I just wanted to make sure. Scott
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Hi guys, I'm in the midst of building a 13' - 3 piece float rod MHX blank. Never built on this specific blank before. I obviously found the spines and have the rod set up for a static test. After pulling to tip guide with some downward pressure I've noticed that where the top piece and middle piece connect, the natural bend in the rod straightens out quit a bit... probably 10". It loo
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Thanks for the advice guys, I've decided to do a light sand before i do another coat, ill put on this coat a little thicker then the first 3 and see what happens. Honestly, if I have to cut it all off I'll do it, no worries. it;s all part of the learning process for me right now. I also have about 12 different dec wraps ive put on wood dowels that I may practice epoxy technique on. that way
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I'm using Pro Warp nylon thread. Wow! I didn't think of the blades having oil.. I'm using carpenters knife blades and I'm certain they have an oil on them! I use them cause I get the five finger discount on them from work. They are very sharp and cut the tag ends of the thread real nice but I bet the oil on the blade may be rubbing on the thread a little bit.
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The spots being contaminated is an interesting thought.. Is that normal? What causes contamination on your wraps? I'm learning pretty quick that your first coat seems to be the most important coat. Kind of like footings when building a house. If your footings have flaws, everything you put on top becomes more difficult. Funny how such small imperfections can bug you so much.
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Hey guys, I've just done a 10" dec wrap on a float rod for myself. I've done 3 thin coats of thread master and I'm about 80% satisfied with my epoxy job so far... On the top 5 inches of the wrap, the epoxy is perfect, like glass. But the first 5 inches have a few tiny divots that most would not notice but are bugging the @#$%& out of me. My first coat was put on nice and thin but I did
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Do you guys have any rod builders that inspire you? Or you look up too?
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Hi guys, I'm fairly new to the forum and this is my first post. I just want to say this forum is great. I've been fishing the great lakes (Georgian bay mostly) for a long time now and decided to take on my first build this past winter. Everything went great. I didn't do anything special but the whole process was almost like therapy for me. I was always an art kid growing up but found
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