newb09

Great Report...I love the shot of the kids.

Ooooops, failed to notice that in my previous reply, but yes as Dave noted, perhaps a little more tension. Also ensure that the winding finish is applied liberally beyond the thread at the tip end and using a "Forhan locking wrap" would also be advisable.

Thank gents for your input. I sounds like my warping wasn't done properly, I m going to order a tip top that matches my current guides, using tip top sounds like a better Idea.

When using the glue stick type adhesive you need to get it pretty hot to thin it out enough so the guide doesn't scrape it off when installing it.

 

The best way to make sure this doesn't happen is to use 5 minute epoxy as it's quite a bit thinner.

Using heat (just like you would with the glue stick adhered guide) you will still be able to remove the tip guide if it ever needs replacement as well.

Thanks Dave for the reply..

I forgot to mention an important detail. the (tip) guide I used was the same as the second guide. So, it was my warping/glue that failed.

Will your suggestion apply to what I did?

The first (tip)Guide came off while I was out fishing. I built this rod myself. It was my third rod I build so far. but 1st time this happened to me..I am not sure what I did wrong. Is there anything I should have done to avoid the guide coming loose.

Thanks for any suggestion.

Regards

Why is there a 2 fish limit in the rivers and 5 in the lake?

Could the answer boil down to money?

 

The amount of harvested fish in the river is nothing compared to the massacre that is taking place on the lake. Why is that? the only explanation that I can think of is "Money talk"..if it makes money, it is allowed. It's Disgusting, isn't it?

:rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

To be honest I really don't know how you guys do it up there.....EVERYTHING cost a LOT more in Canada and then they kick you in the nuts with that 13% sales tax.....OUCH...

Only thing they'll do is wear out faster. I run the 1/2in sheet metal screws in my Simms G4 Guide boots and they work perfectly.

Good to know.. Thanks Bill!

Do sheet metal ones rust?

Why would you want aluminum?

I need theme on my wading Simms boots.

I think they grip better in the river as the aluminum is softer then Stainless.

Can we find the same size screws in aluminum?

Great Movie!!

I liked most of Pacino's Movies.

Good job man.

I m just curious, how long would it take to make a hole with a tool like that.?

Good job!..I like the rappala bonus

Thanks everyone for all the encouraging feed-back. I know there is still lot of room for improvement. It will only get better next time.

Nice job for your 2nd attempt Khalid! What did you use to turn the cork?

As I did with my first build, I was planning to turn it using my drill set up, This time I approached the guy at the angling specialties and asked him if he would let me use his Lathe. For only $ 10.00 he ended up turning it for me ( nice deal!)

Did you glue the cork onto the blank and turn the entire thing?

Actually I did it the hard way. I glued all the rings onto 1/4" rod, once dried and turned. I used 15 inch long (1/4 "Flathead) with sharp cutting edge (sides) drill bit to enlarge the ID (very tricky process, not to damage the cork ends). Then rim it using an old rod butt that i glued sand paper belt on it.

(You forgot to put a winding check on )

Yes Mike, on the old rod I did not install one, but I put a fancy one on the new rod, same as below (from Batson)

That reel seat is right smack dab in the middle! A bit of a weird position..

lol, I think it's the angle at wich the pic was taken..If you count the cork rings you will see the reel seat will not be "smack dab in the middle"

The dimension I v chosen are part of balancing the rod to my own comfort level, The Handle is exactly the same dimensions I have on my older rod (shown below)...

In any case they certainly don't look weird beside a nice chrome...

Well it's little too cold to do any float fishing around here. So that give me the opportunity to start my second rod. It was much easier then my first build that was a big learning experience...

Here are some pics of the handle. Enjoy

kj

Hey yall,

 

So I decided to hit the creek today and had some decent success (for a newbie ) lol. I went 2 for 3 loosing what would have been my first brown.

All fish were released

Nice fish..

The background is awesome

I had very similar story, where the car was pulling to the right, and the dealer agreed to fix the problem before I pick the car.

when driving away. after few blocks I noticed the care still pulling...I called the sales women.. she tried to pull the wool over my eyes, I responded very firmly. that I am returning the car.. so I did...after 20 utes the dealer's manager showed up and explained that the tires needed to be change..few days later they called me to bring the car in.. and they did change the 4 tires...and my problem was fixed//

In your case they just cancelled the code but did not fix the problem

asked my dad for a new float reel about 3 months before christmas and got it

Sweet reel!!Congrats. Enjoy it

Only from the confluence of the Boyne/Notty to the confluence of the Pine/Notty.

Good to know..

Thanks Bill

Hi everyone.

It's been a while since last I visited the forum. I just want to wish everyone Merry Christmas, happy and Safe Holidays.

And would like to share some of my recent pics..

Enjoy

Was a great Last weekend.

HI

Any one knows what the message mean.

<< You must enter a post >>

I was trying to post a new topic with some pics in it.

Thanks

100% agree, the amount of guys fishing this fall everyday is crazy. I also can't believe how many guys are there day after day taking home fish. Hope some changes are made soon the CO's are all for it and see the damage thats being done.

I thought notty is is no kill zone.

Great story, But the Chromer is huge!!.. Too bad I was not there to to take the picture.

I hope your camera will be ok after you dry it

But am a newbie and i know nothing ..........can some one talk about every thing you would need to know about lets catching Bass for starters from start to finish , am all ears .

http://www.bassfishingtechniques.net/

right on ..