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Forum: Rod Building 11-01-2018, 05:41 PM
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Posted By Fergal
I have considered that but aspect but it don’t...

I have considered that but aspect but it don’t need 2 of them. Still waiting to here. I’m hoping it won’t be an issue. I’m not getting started on the builds until January. So no rush.
Posted from my...
Forum: Rod Building 11-01-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,153
Posted By Fergal
I got them thru HL. He’s checking to see what...

I got them thru HL. He’s checking to see what happened and what can be done. I don’t really want a 50/50 blank.
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Forum: Rod Building 10-31-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,153
Posted By Fergal
Good news - the blanks came today. the not so...

Good news - the blanks came today. the not so good news - they were 2 pc 50/50 split (not the one pc (28"/8'8"split). Trying to sort it out.
Forum: Rod Building 10-29-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,153
Posted By Fergal
The blanks were ordered 10/9, I should get them...

The blanks were ordered 10/9, I should get them friday (or monday at the latest). Last year it took almost twice that to get them.

I will get guides around thanksgiving (good sales then) and...
Forum: Rod Building 10-09-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,153
Posted By Fergal
Winter builds

It's a bit early, there's still plenty of fishing to be done but wrapping season will be here before you know it. I have less on the table this year. Another 3-6 vapor trail (deep blue) is the only...
Forum: Rod Building 03-06-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
absolutely, they'll both be tagging along.

absolutely, they'll both be tagging along.
Forum: Rod Building 03-06-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
few more

few more
Forum: Rod Building 03-06-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
few pics

few pics
Forum: Rod Building 03-05-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
right now, i'm looking forward more to the 3-6....

right now, i'm looking forward more to the 3-6. the 4-8 is there when bigger stuff is needed.
Forum: Rod Building 03-04-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
Yes, gave up a kidney for them. Posted from my...

Yes, gave up a kidney for them.
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Forum: Rod Building 02-08-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
I put a coat of finish on my under wraps before I...

I put a coat of finish on my under wraps before I put the guides on. It’s generally neater. Also, it makes it easier to avoid build up of finish under/around the guide legs.
Posted from my...
Forum: Rod Building 02-08-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
yes, my 'good' gudebrod stash is low. i still...

yes, my 'good' gudebrod stash is low. i still think that they made the best thread (before they started going out of business at least).
Forum: Rod Building 02-08-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
The thread is size A gudebrod. I've never had any...

The thread is size A gudebrod. I've never had any issues with a metallic underwrap.

Ti is a pain not matter what I think. imho, a file would take forever.

Thread choices are somewhat limited. I...
Forum: Rod Building 02-07-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
Inlay is ncp white. I hate grinding Ti. I...

Inlay is ncp white.

I hate grinding Ti. I have not been able to find a dremel stone that can do it well.
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Forum: Rod Building 02-07-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
few pics

few pics
Forum: Rod Building 02-04-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
I test casted both the 3-6 & 4-8. I didn't get as...

I test casted both the 3-6 & 4-8. I didn't get as much time on the 4-8 between the cold and tape failing.

The 3-6 felt really nice. I have 2 other VTs - a 10' 1-3 and a 12' 2-4 with ~6" off the...
Forum: Rod Building 02-04-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,088
Posted By Fergal
I have always done grips/seat before guides. Get...

I have always done grips/seat before guides. Get the handle locked down, then guide placement and test casting.
Forum: Rod Building 01-30-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
I glued up the 4-8 tonight. I didn't get to test...

I glued up the 4-8 tonight. I didn't get to test cast the 3-6 mainly due to the surprise snow. The tip is the 6oz section.
Forum: Rod Building 01-29-2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
I will try to weigh the 4-8 tomorrow. Posted...

I will try to weigh the 4-8 tomorrow.
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Forum: Rod Building 01-29-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
This one is the 3-6. The first KT is about 44.5"...

This one is the 3-6. The first KT is about 44.5" from the tip.
Forum: Rod Building 01-29-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
last

last
Forum: Rod Building 01-29-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
Few more

Few more
Forum: Rod Building 01-29-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
Glued up, guides taped on. Handle tonight, test...

Glued up, guides taped on. Handle tonight, test cast tomorrow (hopefully).
Forum: Rod Building 01-27-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
Fwiw - the spine lines up perfectly with the...

Fwiw - the spine lines up perfectly with the label for both. I only played with it quick tho. Also, again only a quick look but spine and straightest axis did NOT appear to be the same. Lately I have...
Forum: Rod Building 01-25-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,997
Posted By Fergal
The pics don't do the blanks justice. They look...

The pics don't do the blanks justice. They look sharp in the daylight but the reality is that they won't see much of that.
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