Rod guide replacement.
Nov 17, 2020 10:57:52 #
Maximo
Loc: Jupiter, Fl
What line or thread is preferred for re-wrapping new guides to rods? I have used black synthetic sewing thread and coated it with epoxy, but there must be something I’m missing. I’m usually missing something.
Nov 17, 2020 11:19:52 #
Nov 17, 2020 12:35:08 #
Maximo: Around here the major tackle shops will hve a selection of thread for wrapping your rod. You should be able to find the same in Jupiter if you will check. That way you can see what would work best, mix and or match, whatever you prefer. Just sayin...RJS
Nov 17, 2020 12:58:14 #
Maximo wrote:
What line or thread is preferred for re-wrapping new guides to rods? I have used black synthetic sewing thread and coated it with epoxy, but there must be something I’m missing. I’m usually missing something.
Everything you need will be at Mudhole.com
Nov 17, 2020 23:41:00 #
Mudhole,!!!! Oh yeah, mudhole is a rod building website and store, just so ya don't think we're b n sarcastic.
Nov 17, 2020 23:48:58 #
Nov 18, 2020 07:49:28 #
Nov 18, 2020 12:22:07 #
Maximo wrote:
What line or thread is preferred for re-wrapping new guides to rods? I have used black synthetic sewing thread and coated it with epoxy, but there must be something I’m missing. I’m usually missing something.
Maximo, the thread probably wouldn't absorb the epoxy. I'll second Mudhole or Janns for rod building or repairing supplies.
Nov 18, 2020 14:25:17 #
I replaced one with plain old thread from my seeing kit. Covered with epoxy its been going strong for 4 seasons now.
Nov 18, 2020 15:02:21 #
Nov 18, 2020 19:24:18 #
I tell everyone i know, learn to do it yourself. It's so dang easy it's not funny. You can make your own hand wrapper out of a couple boards or buy one from mud hole. They have a turn key rod building kit for under 180 bucks includes EVERYTHING to build a rod including all the rod components. And a how to DVD. best money I ever spent for fishing here's two rods I built yesterday. one spinning rod one baitcaster. If I needed to I could wrap and finish 5 rods a day. And I only have one eye lol.
Nov 18, 2020 19:39:16 #
Egghead: Good information and advice. Everyone who is a serious fisherman should pay attention. Wrapping your own rods isn't rocket science, and can be done by anyone with a little patience. Why? It saves you a lot of money and gives the person a lot of satisfaction in the craft. Just Sayin...RJS
Nov 18, 2020 20:11:03 #
Robert J Samples wrote:
Egghead: Good information and advice. Everyone who is a serious fisherman should pay attention. Wrapping your own rods isn't rocket science, and can be done by anyone with a little patience. Why? It saves you a lot of money and gives the person a lot of satisfaction in the craft. Just Sayin...RJS
Yes it does RJS, the green and black one is for me lol the other is for a friend for his kids Christmas gift.lol. the wife thinks I'm selling both, she asked one time. How many fishing poles do you need. So I showed her. Lol apparently I have more rods than she does shoes. That makes me the winner.lol
Nov 18, 2020 20:37:19 #
Fish1
Loc: Lehighton PA
Maximo wrote:
What line or thread is preferred for re-wrapping new guides to rods? I have used black synthetic sewing thread and coated it with epoxy, but there must be something I’m missing. I’m usually missing something.
I replaced one guide on one of my bass carbon lite rod and I used power pro 10 lb braid and coated it it with clear nail polish. It worked out great for a quick repair. Tight lines.
Nov 19, 2020 00:19:35 #
Fish1: Sounds like you have got the steps down pat. I suggest Googling Mudhole for supplies, but what you did should work. Justr Sayin...RJS
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