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JustinAldrich
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Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:09 am • # 1 |
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Joined: 09/24/16 Posts: 117
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Hi all, I'm finally looking into rod building. I've been thinking about it for sometime now actually. But of course I'm as lost as can be, and unfortunately broke as a joke. I hate even asking, but would anyone here have any rod building supplies, equipment, components, cheap blanks, that they could sell cheap or donate? I could probably build a jig, IF I had tools and wood. Lolol. Pathetic I know. I had to choose between purchasing a new/used rod, or building supplies, and I needed/wanted a 1wt desperately, and wouldn't feel comfortable choosing my first rod build on a rod I need. (If I messed up, then I'd be seriously out of options.) I think I could start on a 1wt, I've got the passion, and I'm very particular, but a 1wt to 3wt blank would be great. I'm a demo style Fly Tyer, so I at least know I could wrap the thread. Lol. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you to all. - Justin A.
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mdraft1
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Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2016 5:15 pm • # 2 |
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Joined: 08/28/13 Posts: 51 Location: Michigan
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I have a new series of fiberglass blanks coming out in just over a week 2-4wt. range. PM me and I'm sure we can work something out.
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bish0p
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:15 am • # 3 |
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Joined: 08/19/16 Posts: 10 Location: NorCal
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JustinAldrich wrote: I could probably build a jig, IF I had tools and wood. You don't need a jig. You could use a cardboard box and cut out V notches to hold the rod.
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keiths
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 4:12 pm • # 4 |
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Joined: 08/29/14 Posts: 82
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Go to this link, scroll down to see the cardboard box rod wrapper: http://flyanglersonline.com/begin/graphite/part10.phpIf you don't have a tying bobin, sit the wrapping thread in a coffee cup at the back of the box, run the thread through a book. To add more tension, run the thread through a higher page number.
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strummer
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 4:28 am • # 5 |
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Joined: 06/13/16 Posts: 936 Location: Southwest Florida
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JustinAldrich wrote: (If I messed up, then I'd be seriously out of options.) It's tough to screw it up to the point where it can't be fixed. So... deep breaths. If you want, I can float you a spool of brown Pac Bay thread and gold trim. Would be good for practicing. They came in a kit, and I never used them.
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JimRed
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:09 pm • # 6 |
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Joined: 08/31/15 Posts: 1043 Location: Coppell, TX
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You can also practice with 6 to 10 pound mono. Don't cringe, I use monofiliment to wrap my guides on.....works great for me!
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FishingHiker
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:47 pm • # 7 |
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JimRed wrote: You can also practice with 6 to 10 pound mono. Don't cringe, I use monofiliment to wrap my guides on.....works great for me! I would like to see a picture of your mono wrap if you have one.
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JimRed
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:31 am • # 8 |
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Joined: 08/31/15 Posts: 1043 Location: Coppell, TX
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"I would like to see a picture of your mono wrap if you have one." FishingHiker, Didn't have one so I took a photo of a quick repair I did with mono, just using whatever was on hand. Mono can look better if more care is taken. I used finger nail polish to coat and it's kind of lumpy. I use the book and bowl method for tying.
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