Try using Recoil Guides for the running guides they are lighter than both the Minima or the Fuji KB/KT runners. That is what G-Loomis uses are the upper end pricey rods, (or use to). Super light.
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David Luttig Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have a guy who wants a decal of a particular > excavator. I found some toy decals of the machine > he wants. Is there any reason not to use one of > these decals as long as a good topcoat finish is > applied? > Thanks! > Dave Dave, Just give the decal a couple of coats of color prese
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Peter Yawn Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Blue Dun NCP is correct. No idea what brand Loomis > used, but I used fuji and thought the match was > pretty good. Peter, It is an older NRX and the thread has a green/blue thread on it. maybe it's just aged? Don
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was told years ago Blue Dun NCP. Spence, That is the color of the Fish Hawk thread that I used. I just didn't use any color preserver, before I applied the epoxy. It turned dark blue. Maybe I'll have to give it another thy with color preserver. Thanks for your reply, Don
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I had a customer bring by an older G. Loomis NRX casting rod by with cracked epoxy on a couple of guides. Can anyone help me out with the thread they used to wrap the NRX guides? The newer NRX has a light blue thread; but these are wrapped with a blue-green thread. i thought I found a close match with some Fish Hawk thread and re-wrapped the two guides. The only major problem was the Fish Hawk th
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Ron, Go to Anglers Resource's web site for the Guide Placement software. It works great. I use it for the initial positioning and sizing of the guides, then static load the blak for minor adjusments. I have not been disappointed at all. Here's the link to the web page:
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Try using drywall sand paper. It works great on EVA foam. Then smooth with 200 - 400 sand paper.
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Jarrod, For spinning rods you can not go wrong with the Anglers Resources' "Guide Placement Software". You'll find it at their website located at: Also, click on the upper right hand corner of the first page, "OPEN MENU" and see'll see all kinds of demonstrations on How To.... It works great! Don
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I was just checking out Mudhole's available Phenix blanks for a drop shot rod and noted the listed blanks that were not is stock as "Not Available for Back Order". Has Phenix Rods stop making their blanks available for the custom rod builder?
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Mark, I found Drywall Sandpaper works great. It doesn't build up with the sanding dust, is available in 100 grit, and then I use a 220 or 400 grit to smooth everything out. The dry wall sand paper is available at Home Depot or Lowe's. Try it ....Mickey" you'll love it!
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benjie bates Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I prefer point blank over nfc > > Had a bunch > > The 73 ml is money Ditto!
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I have the single use brushes; but prefer the camel hair brushes when apply epoxy to wraps. After done, I rinse them off in acetone and them hang then in brush cleaner until ready to use again. They stay soft and pliable.
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Keith, I understand Anglers Resource, (Point Blank), is closed for a month. They sure could answer your question.
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Todd, I used to fight this my self. until I read a post on this site explaining a different procedure.This method differs from the other comments above. I apply a heavy coat of epoxy over the decals, (after first applying a coat of color preserver over them). I leave the rod blank on the rod supports and wipe the drips off of the bottom of the blank, as they appear, with a brush, or spatul
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Mark, I love your Clint Eastwood weave. It is outstanding. One of the best that I have ever seen! Excellent job!
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A fishing buddy of mine was heading home from work at Palm Springs last night; and, he said he past a whole line of boats heading out to the Colorado River / Lake Havasu. In So Cal all of our lakes are closed due to restrictions resulting from COVID19. I am jealous! I have several rods that I have recently built and 'would love to try them out.
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Just let it set up and then sand it with 200 grit and go down to 400 grit, then re-coat.
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Dave, I understand the guide size is based on the opening size of the frame / guide foot and not the ID of the ring.
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Even though yo indicated "Don’t like larger butt diameters", I would recommend the Point Blank PB701 MLF. I have loved all of the Point Blanks that I have built. A great tip with plenty of backbone!
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Dean Veltman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Is the blank weight accurate? Seems like a big > jump in weight compared to the jump between 7-0 > and 7-6. > > 7’0” = 1.7 oz > 7’6” = 1.7 oz > 8’0” = 3.1 oz I was thinking the same thing...seems awful heavy.
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I received a broken fishing rod blank from Mudhole which was shipped by FedEx. I have had the shipping tubes bent before, but this was my first broken blank. The blank cost me $117.00 and FedEx has a $100 standard damage limitation of their uninsured shipments. So, on January 13th, I followed the web site instructions took a picture of the shipping label, with Tracking Number, the damaged shippi
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Donald La Mar Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Chris > > Yes there is a technique to do exactly what you > want to do and it can produce a dramatic result. > > What you do is use a very fine, felt tip pen with > black India ink to color a single turn of thread > with the black beginning and ending on the top of > the guide foo
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Wes, What works for me, (if guide spacing is not available from the blank manufacturer), is to resort to Mudhole Guide spacing for a similar rod blank. I temporarily wrap the guides on the blank in the positions suggested by the Mudhole guide spacing recommendations. I use elastic thread or the Micro Guide Bands for this purpose. I then static load the rod blank, (explanations available herein
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Use contact cement to glue on your abrasive strip. > Coat the both reamer and the back of you abrasive > strip let dry for 15 min or so and then tightly > wrap the abrasive strip onto the the reamer. > Contact cement holds up much better to frictional > heat than does epoxy. Your reamer set sho
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Russ, The only thing I warranty is my work, i.e. loose guide, not broken guide, loose reel seat etc. I inspect the damage to see if there is any evidence of abuse. If not, I replace or repair at no expense. I do not warranty the product or work of others.
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IMHO - Point Blank PB691MLXF - One of the best drop shot rods I have ever built for a customer.
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If they are the same type of Pro Kote, I don't see why not!
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It is so disappointing to hear Gary Loomis has let any rod building company tied to his name slip to such low standards!
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One word of caution / consideration when epoxying carbon fiber grips. Let me share an experience I had with a carbon fiber grip I installed on a returning tournament fishing customer's rod. As I recall the blanks was a Rainshadow Eternity, (back when they were colored blue). My customer had seen a carbon fiber grips on a web site and he wanted to "pop" the extra money to have one
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David Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would take an Eternity over a NFC HM any day > just for Batson’s quality control, warranty and > customer service. I agree with David's assessment. Not that NFC Blank are not good, they are just too light for the majority of bass rods I build. I love the Eternity 2 Blanks. The Anglers Resources' "
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