Tom: Just got 2 original Loomis Casting rods to replace existing reel seats, both rods had masking tape reel seat bushings. The bushing were in excellent shape I have used tape bushing on Fly and UL rods with no issues, but I am going with fiber bushing on the Loomis rods, just my personnel preference. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Need some stats on a couple of Loomis rods. tip size, butt OD and ID for Loomis Muskie HUR 844 C 7' and a Bucara BR 788 C. Thanks Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Repaired a few of Tony's Bunker Spoon Rods, made repairs using PRO-WRAP NCP, Rods came out looking great. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Built a lot of Saltwater Spin Rod, but this is a first for me, A customer brought in a Custom SW Spin rod and with what appears to have Flock Heated Tubing for Butt and fore grip. He also brought a matching blank (moon blank) for me to make a matching rod. My question is the shrink tubing installed right to the blank or does it require some sort of arbor or a additional gluing process. Is
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Daryal: I have been using Flex Coat High Build for many years, if mixed correctly and dried in 70 -75 degrees, and rotating 3 to 4 hours should be good to go, I leave it for another 24 hours to cure completely. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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To All My Fellow Rod builders far and near wishing all a Happy and Joy fully Holiday and A Happy and Healthy and Safe New Year! Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Ken: I use nail art all the time, most are water slide it's a little tricky. I usually put some CP on the area the decal is going and it helps. Rich Kline's Custom Rods
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Like Ron I also have a Clemens lathe circa 1980. I have replaced many of the components with Renzetti parts never had any issues. Its still a great lathe. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Back when I started rod building and repair. both Dick French and Dale Clemens were extremely helpful. When I contacted Clemens with a problem or a question they took the time help me out. They were pioneers in the industry, rest in peace guys. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Jeff: I built many wire line rods for both Monel and Stainless, I use Carboly guides and tip tops, They ware very well, and never had problems with them. Braced ones are the better choice. The guides and tips come in standard sizes. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Dan: Built many a 30lb. trolling rod both with roller guides and regular guides for Penn 30 Internationals. Always used a Aftco #2 unibutt , the #30 Internationals fit perfectly. Rich Kline's Custom Rods
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Ken: Not to many options, Brogan in Point Pleasant, Some of the Tackle Shop's along Route 36 in the Monmouth, and Highland's area use to have Rod Building supplies as did Fairfield Tackle (AKA Newark Sinker ) in Fairfield N.J. I use the Mudhole for most of my supplies. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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I have been using Flex-Coat C P and Epoxies for 25 years they keep improving there products. Never has and serious issues. I don't fix what's not broken. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Gregg: I don't know if the taper is the same on the blanks, I.G.F.A. blanks never list a taper. Most other type of blanks due. I would check with the Calstar they would be able to answer that question.All the I.G.F.A. Rods I build I never came across a taper in the spec's.s. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Gregg: The Cal-Star regulation series RT80-B 5' 6" length has a butt 1.005, assuming you are using the Calstar 645XXBH-B 6' 6" Blank with a 1.16 butt.. The Blanks have a different taper, the regulation rod has a tip size of #20 the other has a #14 tip and an ex fast taper, Regulation Series5' 6" rods really don't have a defined taper.. I would not cut the blank you would probable
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Sebastian: I use 'C' NCP Under wrap 'D' NCP guide wrap. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Sebastian: Been a while since I built a 80- 130- Unlimited Trolling, Try to stick with a Premium blank Cal-Star -Seeker etc. As for roller guides Aftco Big Foot HD, are the common choice, My preference was FIN-NOR , but they are no longer available. Winthrop would be my choice they are pricey. Stuart, and Pac-Bay are other options. As far as butts Aftco Unibutts, and Winthrop, ATC, and Pac-Ba
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I have been using a Renzetti since 1980. Very dependable, and replacement parts are readily available. Rich Kline's Custom Rods
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Mark: If you want to extend the blank that should not be a problem, try to get an old solid fiber glass rod and make an internal bushing at least 10" long (assuming that the the rod you are repairing is hollow) sand the bushing to fit leaving enough room for the extension bushing and the gimble. Fit a new piece of hyplon on the extension to match the butt section of the rod, with your
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Ron I feel it will be a stretch to remove these items without damaging them or the blank with the heat option. If this rod was property build these parts should be nearly impossible to remove intact. If they are Aftco the items should be no problem to replace it may be a little costly, but that's what I would recommend to the owner. I have replaced these components on 50 -80 and even a cou
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Mark: I have been using a Dremel cutting wheel to remove damaged reel seats and gimbles . The amount of heat needed to remove the gimble may damage the rod. Support the gimbel and carefully cut the gimble using shallow cuts once you are through insert a screw driver and spread the gimbal to remove. Did this many times without any issues. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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I agree with Michael, I have had my Clemens wrapper/ lathe since 1981, only had to replace the motor, and upgrade the thread carriage and rod supports. Adding additional sections is a big plus. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Phil: Back in the day I built many a trolling rod with wooden butts, used both metal and graphite gimbals, never re-call any issues with gimbal end, most issues are at the reel seat end due to the necked down area for the reel seat. Make a tight fit, line up the gimbal and reel seat use a good slow cure epoxy like Pro- Coat you should be good to go. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Does anyone know why Pac Bay #14 CSBBG Braced carbide guides, are unavailable the vendor I use say they have been out of stock like forever.. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Robert: Have Pac`Bay dryer for years never had any issues`with it. Replacement parts are readily available and its does 4 rods at once. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Tom: Great video, thanks for showing all the rod builders who could not attend the Expo a glimpse of all the vendors we use but have no opportunity to meet. Looking forward to see the upscale video Thanks Rich Kline Custom Rods
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I recommend using separate equipment for rod finishing and rod building this way you can perform multi tasks. Wrapping rod while , drying others time is money. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Need some help in ID ing a couple of Loomis Fly Rods. I believe these are original Loomis rods, a customer, brought them in and is looking to sell them. I can't find any info on the net about them They are: 1- Loomis 8' 5wt 3pcs Trilogy Fly Rod Model 985-3 w/ Loomis GL 3--4-5 REEL,, Cloth and Hard Case 1- Loomis 9' Model FR 10810, GL-2 Fly Rod with Scientific Angler reel Model 1011 Cloth
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Robin: Calstar, Lamiglas, or Seeker would be my choices. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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Scott: Billy V.s advice is right -on, why open a hornets nest. I have been using Flex -Coat finishes for ever, I found out early on that washing my hands often while doing the wrapping has eliminated most of these types of issues which I believe are thread contamination. I very rarely get "Spots" in any of my rod finishes. Rich Kline Custom Rods
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