BDfishing Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Got home from vacation & want to start on the rod build, first question with the reel seat, it's a Fuji ecm, do I just expoy it in place or do I have to put tape in the back of it, it fits really tight Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Fuji ecs? If so, you just epoxy it to the blank. No need for arbors of any kind. 1 Quote
BDfishing Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 Microwave guides do u sand the feet? The blank is 7'3" , the back of the reel seat is going to be 9.5" , where is a good starting point for the guides, it's a casting rod Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 I'm not sure, but they probably do need to be sanded. You should be able to tell by looking at them. I usually just measure about 20" from where the line comes out of the reel for the stripper guide then static test from there. Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted August 30, 2015 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted August 30, 2015 Microwave guides do u sand the feet? The blank is 7'3" , the back of the reel seat is going to be 9.5" , where is a good starting point for the guides, it's a casting rod I always sharpen the feet on all guides. As far as microwaves go, they have a specific spacing chart based on the height of the reel to be used and the distance to the first running guide. I always start with the recommended spacing then test by mounting a reel and stringing line and checking for myself. FYI - I don't see much advantage gained with micro waves for a casting rod. Microwaves on a spinning rod has huge performance gains, casting not so much. Just my .02. 1 Quote
BDfishing Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 Using either a smoke or BB1 reel, wanted to do a single foot for my first wrap job, that why I went with the microwave guides Quote
BDfishing Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 What do u use to secure your tip top? Does anyone use the pro paste left over from the reel seat? Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted August 30, 2015 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted August 30, 2015 What do u use to secure your tip top? Does anyone use the pro paste left over from the reel seat? I use tip top glue and then thread finish over the joint between blank and tip. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted August 30, 2015 Super User Posted August 30, 2015 Microwaves on a spinning rod has huge performance gains, casting not so much. Just my .02. I agree with this, and if Lee's wrong then I'm wrong too (entirely possible) Roger 2 Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 31, 2015 Super User Posted August 31, 2015 Microwave guides do u sand the feet? The blank is 7'3" , the back of the reel seat is going to be 9.5" , where is a good starting point for the guides, it's a casting rod that's an awfuly short handle , why ? 1 Quote
BDfishing Posted August 31, 2015 Author Posted August 31, 2015 The back of the seat is 9.5" , same as other rods I bought, I don't like the butt past my elbow, Quote
BDfishing Posted August 31, 2015 Author Posted August 31, 2015 What is a good starting point for the guides, rod is 7'3", back of reel sear is 9.5" , going to use either a Smoke or BB1 reel. Can u buy the plastic & aluminum cups at a craft store? Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted August 31, 2015 Super User Posted August 31, 2015 The back of the seat is 9.5" , same as other rods I bought, I don't like the butt past my elbow, ok, seems really short and would be difficult for two handed casts, good luck on your build !!! Quote
Lyman X Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I mix finish in an upside down beer/soda can just clean it off with alcohol before mixing. Mix finish and blow over it thru a drinking straw to drive bubbles out of finish. Free cup. Lynn 1 Quote
Lyman X Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 BD what county are you in? I'm also in NEPA. Lynn 1 Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Sounds like you need to do a little more research, BD. The bottom of a soda can is a good choice though for mixing. It gives you a little extra pot life compared to plastic, and it doesn't create an awful lot of bubbles while mixing. Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted August 31, 2015 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted August 31, 2015 What is a good starting point for the guides, rod is 7'3", back of reel sear is 9.5" , going to use either a Smoke or BB1 reel. Can u buy the plastic & aluminum cups at a craft store? The guides came with a recommended guides spacing chart in the paperwork. Start there and tape the guides on. Mount a reel and see how the line goes through the first 3 guides. 1 Quote
BDfishing Posted September 2, 2015 Author Posted September 2, 2015 BD what county are you in? I'm also in NEPA. Lynn I live in Roaring Brook Twp., Lackawanna Quote
BDfishing Posted September 2, 2015 Author Posted September 2, 2015 I used 1/8 rubber bands to hold the guides, tried to static test, that didn't work Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 tried to static test, that didn't work Why not? Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 try some 1/8'' pinstripe tape Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 The way I static test is I first set the guides how I want them with 1/8" orthodontist bands then use 1/8" masking tape to secure them in place leaving room at the foot of the guide for wrapping. Works really well. The reason I use 1/8" tape is because I almost exclusively use micro guides. 1 Quote
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