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Quote: Originally Posted by Lunkerman My old buddy Artie Hebert use to make "how to" videos on rod making that were very easy for the layman to understand. They used to sell them at Cabela's, but I'm not sure they would still have any since he's passed away. If you can find one get it. Several of Artie's video segments are available free on-line on my website. www.rodbuildingtutorials.com as well as...

Have you thought about spiraling the guides to keep the line off the blank? Also, if you want to use more guides, you can save weight by going with smaller guides. IMO, its ok if the line touches the blank a little when its flexed, as long as the line doesn't go under the blank.

One other question.. The rod I am doing now, I applied the CP and finish (flexcoat) and now you can see the guide feet through the thread. The wraps were using size A NCP. What can I do differently?

Beautiful work, Kyle! That's ALOT of wrapping w/ those tigers, but I probably don't need to tell ya that. 3 lucky fishermen!!

I have only made a few rods and have enjoyed it. I used the method of hanging weight off a glued on tip to see the natural blank flex and space the guides so that line from a reel to a different much lighter weight does not touch the blank. Obviously, using this method means that low guides require more guides. Is there a particular model number of Fuji, Alps, or whatever that has a good height for casting rods? In my mind, too many low guides...

Mary and I made this one for our 9 year old niece for Christmas. My brother takes her out fishing a lot on the halfday party boats. Out here in So.Cal that means fishing for calico bass,barracuda, bonita,sand bass and various rockfish. Most of that fishing is done on 20lb class setups(give or take personal preference of course). This is a Mudhole 15-25lb 7' blank. Fuji guides, hypalon grips, Perfection seat. Open snowflake wrap. Tried to...

I use thermo seal and chromaseal and the drying time is quick and hassle free.

Thanks guys, seeing he is my oldest fishing friend (known him since 6th grade '68') I'll probably be posting a bait caster. He really liked it and anybody that can put up with fishing with me for that long is worth the effort. Besides, I'm enjoying building again even if it's for once in a while. I believe if people would give it a go they would see how good of a hobby it could be and for some here a living....

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Quote: Originally Posted by Top_Dog Yeah, I remember seeing this rod on youtube a while back, crazy that it's on here now. Nice job. The video really makes the wraps look good. x2