First Guide

[NADO]

Just tied my first guide. Stripped the first guide off of a crappy Horizon rod and tied it back on with black and a yellow trim. I should be ready to go on my first ice rod once I get this rod completely stripped and re-tied. It wasn't really all that hard but lets just say I took a picture of the good side lol. I learned a few lessons about epoxy and also that I will definitely be getting some sort of stand and turner as turning the rod with your hand isn't easy.

 

[fishermandan420]

nice going. my buddy used to use a bbq roticery motor

 

[FishingNoob]

Looks good! You did very well for your first time! Would love to see the other side!

 

[chris f]

nado good job for your first crack at it

 

[[email protected]]

haah nice, i've always wanted to build my own rod, just have no clue on where to start, well i know, blank handle and guides.....after that yea....

 

[Brian]

not a bad job Nado...
seeing this makes me wanna try it...

 

[getin]

Just tied my first guide. Stripped the first guide off of a crappy Horizon rod and tied it back on with black and a yellow trim. I should be ready to go on my first ice rod once I get this rod completely stripped and re-tied. It wasn't really all that hard but lets just say I took a picture of the good side lol. I learned a few lessons about epoxy and also that I will definitely be getting some sort of stand and turner as turning the rod with your hand isn't easy.

I was thinking of doing that too as I lost the ceramics in one of the middle guides. Where would you buy the thread (what kind), epoxy, etc? Thanks

 

[NADO]

Here are the youtube video's I used, it is fairly straight forward. All you need is thread and epoxy, I got 5 minute epoxy which was in the glue section near the paint at canadain tire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq3aK9zhyus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMPSo-DupI4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bElx_8xn5Yc

 

[salmotrutta]

Dollarama has 5 minute epoxy. I see a lot of items at CT and Walmart that are 3 to 10x cheaper at Dollarama, exact same product. Other times though, you're better off shopping at CT or Wal-Mart. Word of caution, don't buy the Dollarama ratchet straps :idea:

 

[despotiko]

I wouldnt reccomend using five minute expoxy on all your rods. Its good for a beater or a quick repair, but it's not really meant to be used for finish. Its better suited for gluing on reel seats, cork, ect. Rod finish, such as Flexcoat or Threadmaster is what you want to use for guides. These epoxies are designed to be UV protected so they wont yellow and they are much more flexible when fully cured so they wont crack when the rod bends. Also they take much longer to cure, leaving you with a nice even finish (also much more hand dried friendly).

Dimitri

 

[getin]

Thank you all.
Any hint on the thread to use?

 

[NADO]

I wouldnt reccomend using five minute expoxy on all your rods. Its good for a beater or a quick repair, but it's not really meant to be used for finish. Its better suited for gluing on reel seats, cork, ect. Rod finish, such as Flexcoat or Threadmaster is what you want to use for guides. These epoxies are designed to be UV protected so they wont yellow and they are much more flexible when fully cured so they wont crack when the rod bends. Also they take much longer to cure, leaving you with a nice even finish (also much more hand dried friendly).

Dimitri

Yes the 5 minute epoxy dried really fast, after a minute or so it wasnt really changing its shape anymore. Where can we find flexcoat or threadmaster?

I got my thread at Kingsway Tackle in Guelph, you could also order it online at Mudhole or here http://www.freewebs.com/johnsflymaterials/.

 

[despotiko]

Yes the 5 minute epoxy dried really fast, after a minute or so it wasnt really changing its shape anymore. Where can we find flexcoat or threadmaster?

I got my thread at Kingsway Tackle in Guelph, you could also order it online at Mudhole or here http://www.freewebs.com/johnsflymaterials/.

You can pick up all your thread and finish and any other supplies from Hook Line and Sinker in guelph, Ang Spec in the gta, or Johns Fly shop in london. John is my first choice as he ships and has good prices, hes also a great guy to deal with. For finishes i reccomend Flex Coat highbuild, it usually only requires one coat and is the easiest to use, dummy proof. Nylon guide wrapping thread, not fly tying thread (it has a wax coating which may ruin your finish). I prefer Guberod for all my thread, i find it has the least amount of fuzzies and the metallic trim holds the best with out unravelling. Best thing, if your thinking of getting into it, is to do as Nado has done and just experiment on a crappy rod or make a few ice sticks from broken tips. Just like and anything practice makes perfect.

Dimitri