RBF: forgot to sand blank
Hello all. I'm a relative new comer to rod building. Built a few rods previously. Made a dumb mistake and forgot to sand under the ferrule before fastening it down with rod bond. It's an 80 class tuna |
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RBF: carbon fibre
Is it possible to install carbon fibre sleeves over a cork or EVA grip? would you use the epoxy that comes with a carbon fibre kit or can you use rod bond? [b]Reply to topic here http://www.rodbuildin |
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RBF: Rod Bond- Still good?
Last night I was going to install a grip and cork insert with some Rod Bond adhesive. When I opened the resin, it seemed crystallized and in a different state then I last remember. I ended up mixing s |
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Found a cheap UV resin
Hi everyone as a large pike fly tyer I have been plowing through the bug bond which at nearly 15 quid a bottle isnt cheap so went looking for an alternative and found the Lisa Pavelka Magic Gloss its |
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Betty Boop jigs
i tore the steel up this winter on jigs but the hooks kept straightening out
i bought some 2x 32833 bln mustad and my friend is milling me a custom mold
so i was curious about the paint
i was a powder |
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Cheaper UV light
[quote name='Gene L' timestamp='1331516973' post='498381']
Sorry for the newbie question, but why do you need an UV light for tying?
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to cure the uv resin like bug bon |
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Congo hair
[quote name='jimmytalk' timestamp='1330706728' post='497121']
Cauterizing must be the ticket then. I havnt done that. Is there a cheaper place to get the tool? I tbink its 20 |
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Sensitive question, guys
My granny uses mane and tail from southern states and her hands are ever so soft. Gold bond will work. You might want to ask your boss if you can bring your own sanitizer that doesnt dry out your hand |
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UV flashlights
[quote name='johngunguy' timestamp='1328672818' post='493254']
I bought both the Bug Bond and the Clear Goo sets and found that the UV lights do not work on the other manufactu |
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RBF: Attaching aluminium/rubber button
I have a rod that I'm going to be doing that uses this fighting butt. I'm a little concerned that this will not be as strong of a bond as I'd like. Any recommendations or suggestions?[b]Reply to topic |
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Clear Cure Goo
tufflye is not new and has been out for a lot longer than bug bond, ccg and diamond hard resin |
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Cementing Heads
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RBF: Scratches in blank
I don't have any photos, but i thought i would ask. I have a 7' St Croix SCV that will be a spinning rod. In my initial examination i noticed a scratch (gouge) in the last 1/2" just above the butt of |
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RBF: Epoxy Shelf Life
This may be a common question, and if so, I apologize, but here goes. I have been out of rod building for a couple of years and am getting ready to start a new project. I have a couple of bottles of |
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Wing cases
I have been using Brumbackers Tuff film for about twenty years. I just spray the dull side and it's off to the tying table. I have also used Elmer's Craft Bond spray adhesive, it works well al |
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Rabbit Sculpin
First tied many years ago, has similarities to the muddler style, but also distinct differences.
Materials:
Hook : Size 10=4X streamer hook
Thread : Uni white 8/0
Natural rabbit, silver holographic |
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dubbing needle
After the needle came out of the handle of my bodkin I decided to make myself three of different lengths and diameter
for different tying purposes.
[img]http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii123/Braud |
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RBF: Restoring old rod question
I am restoring an old Lamiglass rod and have a couple of questions. What can use to clean the years of dirt smudged into the rod? Is a green scrub pad too abrasive? Secondly I want to replace the tip, |
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Learning the hard way
[quote name='TheCream' timestamp='1321997041' post='483654']
I had this idea for a color scheme on a bass popper. I'm bored with fishing season more or less over for me, O |
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New to Fly-Fishing, Not New to Fishing
Well, I didn't see this here when I first joined today, so, figure better late than never!
My name's Dustin, age 20, and I live in Houma, Louisiana. I've been fishing south of the cit |
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Diamond Hard UV resin
wise choice!
+ if you ever decide to try "bug bond" the DH light works for that too! just buy the goo! |
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RBF: Bonding a Coin to the butt
I'm going to place a coin on the butt end of a grip I'm doing. I already have U-40 rod bond and also Pro bond would ether adhesives work for this, also would I need to place a finish over the coin? I |
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anybody try rattles in balsa poppers
I've been using Woodies Rattler Inserts, a plastic rattle for 12 or 15 years: http://www.woodiesrattlers.com/html/rattle_inserts.html
Woodie's Rattler Inserts don't break; are tapered a |
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clear cure goo vs bug bond
I've tried both and like Bug Bond. I've found the CCG does not set up nearly as hard as the Bug Bond. The Bug Bond light is fantastic. |
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RBF: Last Minute Gift
Last Thursday I was asked if I could come up with a gag gift for the new Department Commander for the VFW here in Colorado for Saturday afternoon. Like a complete idiot, I said, "Sure!" Ron is a fly |
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Balsa frog dilemma
Kirk:
I have never been overly concerned about having a smooth inner groove surface; as I am of the opinion that the 'rougher' surface provides a greater bonding surface area for the glue (ep |
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UV liquid
Check out my blog, I do a full review on bug bond, clear cure and uv fly finish [url="http://utahsflycorner.blogspot.com/2011/08/uv-resins-review.html"]U.V. Resin Review[/url] |
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RBF: To be rough or not
I saw this in an unrelated post.QUOTE The correct answer is absolute. These things occur in rod building as well. For instance, if you desired to obtain the strongest bond possible between seat/grip a |
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A couple more for your critique
You're coming along great! The bugger really looks good! I also agree with what both Kirk & Perch have said, very good points. The hook looks to be a little off center too in the front |
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Tack free CCG is, well, tacky
i'm with you. i really dont think any of these acrylic goos (no matter which brand) are tack free as the manufacturers claim. i use bug bond and i just overcoat with sallys.
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Cicadas are for Trout Too
Here's some that I am still tweaking. Tested them last Sunday. Some drawbacks: the foam packing material for the wings absorbs water, just a little, it's not that thick, and, it did not hold t |
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RBF: F.E. thomas 3 weight. first rod
finished my first rod. took me around two months due to lack of supplies but it turned out alright. kinda janky, or rustic if you will. haha i need to work on the wraps but i almost like the chunky lo |
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Wapsi Perfect Popper Bodies (Review)
Hi everyone,
I just posted a review of Wapsi Perfect Popper Bodies on my blog. The review features poppers painted by FTF's own Ronald Braud! I have posted a full copy of the review below an |
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Cicadas
Here's some that I am still tweaking. Tested them last Sunday. Some drawbacks: the foam packing material for the wings absorbs water, just a little, it's not that thick, and, it did not hold t |
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I had a Brain Fart
OK I did it Yea I know What an idiotAfter a real productive day I made a Major GoofWhile replacing a Reel Seat on a Casting rod I made the stupid mistake of gluing the seat on Upside down DUHI used |
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Copic marker and ABS review
Hi everyone,I just posted a review of Copic markers and the Copic air brush system (ABS). If you like to tie foam poppers the air brush feature is really amazing. You can find the full review at the |
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Finishing basla poppers
You can use Sally's Hard As Nails, a uv cured resin such as Bug Bond, or Clear Cure Goo. I am epoxy challenged, so I prefer Bug Bond. |
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Clear Cure Goo - Good For Poppers?
The right tool for the job at hand...I'm well versed in Tuffleye, Bug-Bond, and CCG... epoxy too...If I was going to be doing poppers or a bunch of anything in quantity, I'd opt for 30 minute |
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Copic Air Brush Bass Poppers
Beautiful bugs Oat, both the paint job and the dressing!Perch, I tied my first foil bugs this weekend. I did some two inch pencil poppers on some old, size 2, Mustad made in Norway hooks I just go |
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Alternatives to epoxy
Ok here's the run down on u.v. cure prices.clear cure goo- kit- $49.00, bottle 15ml for $17Bug bond- Kit- $44.95, Bottle 20ml for $22.50Loon Uv clear fly finish- No kit. Bottle |
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Tying with foam
michaels has glues formulated to bond sheets together aileens is one and they work well. easy to build up layers and different color combinations. there are also foam companies that make this foam. |
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Permanent Markers
QUOTE (keeper359 @ Feb 7 2011, 10:59 AM) I have been using permanent marker to add some detail to my flies. I have been coating them with Sally Hansen glitter nail polish to add some flash, w |
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sally and eyes
I have been making eyes the same way. By using a single (thick) drop of Bug Bond I can handle the fly 5 seconds later. |
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High school shooting
They aren't mentally defective, they are "emotionally defective"....things like this did not happen with regular frequency 50 years ago. Sometime after the baby boom, something very wro |
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Having Trouble with Weed Guards Need Help??
QUOTE (perchjerker @ Jan 1 2011, 07:40 AM) One trick is to first lay a 'flat wrapped' layer of thread down the hook bend from the tie-in point, and then spin the bobbin to put a good |
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start of first rods
as a newbie builder I have started my first rods. I chose 3/4 wt 8' blanks and simple aluminum reel seats. Tonight I assembled the reel seats to the blank after finding the spine of each blank. I u |
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Wasp
I am happy you like it, thank you!Somebody wrote a PM asking how to tie this fly. You know that I make SbS for Danica mag, but in this case there is no problem.hook: #16Thread:#8/0, blackBody: foa |
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uv tying materals
it is all very similiar there is also Clear Cure Goo and Bug Bond. I don't have any of them but I really want to get one of them. I think I am going to go with Clear Cure Goo. No good reason I |
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Clear Cure Goo
if you do buy it make sure you get the "tackless" variety. the regular stuff is tacky when dry. and yes you can overcoat it with sally hansens but with all of the speed tyers on here, i' |
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Forming A Head On A Wetfly.
If I am tying a wet fly for display I will shape it first with thread wraps, then apply one or two coats of black Cellire, followed by one of clear Cellire. If I want the colour(s) of the thread(s) to |
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lumber
I have been checking out historical posts, I am trying to determine if I need to be using stabilized wood for seats and grips? so far I have made several seats and finished them with CA. My thought is |
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New JVICE jaws arrived today!!!
Welcome to the J-Vice Vise Zone... resistance is FUTILE!!! Trev...Great shot of #4... at first glance it looked GIGANTIC as it loomed over your tying station...re: the head coating... Davi |
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Foam Bumble bee I have been working on
To make bee bodies, depending on the hook size, you can take two or more sheets of 2mm yellow fun foam, and a like number of black sheets, and glue them together to form thicker sheets of each color; |
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Review Pro-Bond
Used for the first time on a repair, I was quite pleased with the product. It's very easy to mix has good working time and the bond is excellent. Clean up was as simple as wiping down with alcohol or |
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a few poppers
Kirk, Thank you so much for your kind words, and helpful advice. I am honored at what you said. I replied to you on the other thread about the upside down fly. Now, about the light issue...I |
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Tuffleye
TomI bought some of this stuff last year and I haven't made up my mind if I like it or not. The material is easy to work with and polymerization is fast with the blue light. But the surface remain |
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Problem solved!
I tried the boiling water method. Didn't work! Took the water an hour to boil as I needed it deep due to the extra blank below the seat. I have since pondered how to do it. Today, I came up with |
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Bug-Bond for realistic tying
I've been a member here for over a year but never really posted... First off I have to declare an interest which you should all be aware of... I designed and developed Bug-Bond a UV cured acrylic |
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