BDfishing Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 I had very poor lighting & had a hard time seeing the thread, I did a terrible job on the pro kote & not the best on the wrap. 3 Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 It's on there. Fish it! 3 Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 It looks great! Is that a Metalic? 1 Quote
desmobob Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 No one is going to make fun of you for rising to the challenge of wrapping your own rod! It looks fine! I hope you catch your new PB on the first cast with it. :-) Tight lines, Bob 1 Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 YesThey are harder. 3 Quote
Fun4Me Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 It has character. I like it, and hope you catch many lunkers with it. 1 Quote
EvanT123 Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 It will be hard to see when using the rod. Experience is a great teacher. You can only get better. 2 Quote
Fisher-O-men Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Next time take a blurrier pic! 3 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 No shame in that. I was proud of my first until i had a half dozen under my belt. I keep it as a reminder and motivator. 3 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted September 2, 2015 Global Moderator Posted September 2, 2015 It'll fish! wrap doesn't look bad at all. 1 Quote
Batson Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Don't even worry about it. Its functional right now. Time to build more rods and the more you do, the more it will up your skills. Here are some videos to help you in your build. https://youtu.be/qCK56kdF4Fs 1 Quote
Super User MickD Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 You've just illustrated why I prefer glossy blanks. 2 Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 Yours looks no worse than my first attempt. Stick with it. You'll get better. Keep one thing in mind to keep any discouragement at bay: we learn a lot more from our mistakes than from our successes. 3 Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 I repaired/wrapped a couple of guides using sewing thread and glittery Hard As Nails fingernail polish. By comparison yours looks like a masterpiece. If it works, be proud and use it. 1 Quote
BDfishing Posted September 2, 2015 Author Posted September 2, 2015 I'm having a slight issue, I used Pro Kote, mixed it for about 3 minutes, it is still tacky but not leaving finger marks on it that I can see, what should I try or do Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 I'm having a slight issue, I used Pro Kote, mixed it for about 3 minutes, it is still tacky but not leaving finger marks on it that I can see, what should I try or do Sorry but it was either not mixed or a bad ratio. It won't dry. Quote
BDfishing Posted September 2, 2015 Author Posted September 2, 2015 I mix 3cc of each for about 3 minutes Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted September 2, 2015 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted September 2, 2015 First of all, Excellent Job for your first one. Metallic thread is a royal pita when it comes time to finish. I love it and use it a lot, but it's a pain. As DVT said, I also have my first one with bad wraps, guides on in reverse (which is the cool thing now) and such. After fishing it for 8 years or so I broke the tip and have since retired it to the wall. You will only get better and you will be amazed how fast you get good. As for the tacky prokote. I have that happen every once in a while. Give it another day. If it is still tacky, wipe it down with DN alcohol and re-finish. FYI I usually mix 5 cc each. You have more waste but the more you mix in a batch the better it mixes. 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 It looks great for your first, especially considering you used metallic. I would give you finish a few days before you do anything drastic. It might still harden up. 1 Quote
EvanT123 Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 As for the tacky prokote. I have that happen every once in a while. Give it another day. If it is still tacky, wipe it down with DN alcohol and re-finish. FYI I usually mix 5 cc each. You have more waste but the more you mix in a batch the better it mixes. This!! Better to waste a little in the beginng than have to do it over. In the grand scheme, finish is a minor cost. Quote
Super User MickD Posted September 3, 2015 Super User Posted September 3, 2015 One reason I don't use ProKote any more is the drama in figuring out if you have a problem or not when it goes on and on without curing hard. It can really take a long time, like a couple days. Wait it out for at least that long, and if it still isn't "dry" do as suggested above and add another coat. If it won't dry, then you most likely did not get the proportions right or didn't mix it long enough. 3 min is plenty. 2 is right. If you did not use syringes, then this is what you will get, sooner or later. ALWAYS use syringes, and if you do, you need not mix large quantities to get good curing. It is all about proper proportions and adequate mixing. With epoxy, like concrete, it is a chemical reaction, and you need the exact number of "molecules" of each component to match up. More of one or the other does nothing but screw it up, leaving unmatched "molecules" which means it stays tacky. 1 Quote
BDfishing Posted September 3, 2015 Author Posted September 3, 2015 It was the 12ml filled syringes Quote
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