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Wineslob:
Iv'e got the guides done and coated. The thread I used is supposed to be correct and is very thin compared to what I've used in the past. A PITA, but the rod came out OK.
Next I'll put on the decorative wraps and a hook keeper.
Cats, for the decorative wraps do you use a thinner thread than the A? I'm trying to figure out how the "old guys" were able to put such small color bands on the rods.
catsmtrods:
Yes the trick to thin trim bands is smaller thread and spit! If you wet the thread you can lock 3-4 turns. I use a scalpel to trim tag ends. Looking good!
Dblhaul:
Looking great!
I'm guessing it's a 9ft rod? Nice reel, are you going to try a silk line?
I have a love for bamboo rods, been fishing them and collecting them for awhile.
Cats.. I like your penta. I have a Usian 7ft 5wt, same type of action?
Wineslob:
--- Quote from: Dblhaul on January 22, 2013, 10:43:01 PM ---Looking great!
I'm guessing it's a 9ft rod? Nice reel, are you going to try a silk line?
I have a love for bamboo rods, been fishing them and collecting them for awhile.
Cats.. I like your penta. I have a Usian 7ft 5wt, same type of action?
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Yup, 9 footer. I picked up a Heddon #14 Thoroughbred (probably from the 50's) in the same ferrule size (2 3/4) and same length for 30 bucks, with case and bag. It's in bad enough shape that I decided to see if the tip section is the same as the #13, it is. I'll re-do the tip and that'll give me two for the older rod.
No silk, I'm not a masochist. :-)
I took the rod out the other night and cast a 6wt sinking line with it. Damn, what a beast. :o
catsmtrods:
--- Quote from: Dblhaul on January 22, 2013, 10:43:01 PM ---Looking great!
I'm guessing it's a 9ft rod? Nice reel, are you going to try a silk line?
I have a love for bamboo rods, been fishing them and collecting them for awhile.
Cats.. I like your penta. I have a Usian 7ft 5wt, same type of action?
Both the 7' rods are base on the Cattanach Sir D 7042 7 Ft 4 Wt taper that we tweaked a little by swelling the butt. Everyone that ever cast them love them. They are delicate yet can toss a 5wt 85' if your a good caster. Honestly I never had a real Uslan in my hands. I have cast rods built on his tapers and felt they broke down with a lot of line out?
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