Hi how do you remove a standard fighting butt and replace with a longer butt ?
@edhughes18914 ай бұрын
Question-is there a minimum distance between the end of the guide to the end of the section? I place a guide, did the farthest wrap and realized I’ve got 1/4” from the end of the guide to the end of the section. Is that too close? Thanks, and I know where I’m shopping now. Got my first kit for a build class with a club, but I’m going to do more! Your site is awesome. 🤩
@jeffgipperich14267 ай бұрын
Great job , how do I see your other videos .
@pasqualemancini99868 ай бұрын
Mi indichi il sito dove comprare il preservativi del colore. Molte grazie
@user-nm2eb7ch7o9 ай бұрын
Wont reply??? Heat gun does not soften glue under old wood reel seat because it protects the glue from heat thus the glue sticks to the graphite blank and will not come off even after 15 minutes of heat...I did this, then I torqued it and it broke the graphite blank under it!!!! Also, tried cutting it with a dremel but this also does not loosen glue underneath...be careful if you use a screwdriver as a pry tool it will crack the brittle graphite underneath!!!
@mikessim53169 ай бұрын
Very Good to listen to but video is way out of focus. But always appreciate your videos and have learned a lot. Mike
@mikessim53169 ай бұрын
Sorry video was in better focus later on. Mike
@xaquinlopezgomez10289 ай бұрын
The best, slow thorough explanation on the subject, and not assuming previous knowledge, like so many others. The way it should always be. Thanks.
@robertbaker96199 ай бұрын
Hello Matt, I appreciate your tutorial videos, I'm new at rod building building and decided to build a bamboo fly rod. Do you have a video on how to splne a bamboo fly rod? Good information is hard to find that's why I like and trust your knowledge. Thank you, Robert
@ellismick36422 ай бұрын
I am interested as well.
@Zircon_2159 ай бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for doing it!
@sherreemccollum452510 ай бұрын
And thank you. I’m taking a class on learning how to make a fly rod. Your instructions and wooden jig seems so much better. I’d like to make the wooden jigs for here at home. Ty
@sherreemccollum452510 ай бұрын
Hey what is the measurements for your wooden jig to hold the rod?
@EricLGarner110 ай бұрын
Great tutorials, Matt. One question, please. Is English Walnut Oil a good substitute for Tru Oil?
@pauldaniels92110 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt, great video. If I use gunstock oil on my blank will it seal it as well as a varnish would. It’s a lot better option than varnish if so👍👍
@beckymiller7484 Жыл бұрын
I've tried the water method with NO luck. The reel seat is plastic, so I'm scared to melt it with the heat gun. The reel seat has a cork piece fixed in it on this fly rod. I need to replace the cork handle above that reel seat. Should I keep trying to "boil" it? I'm tempted to split the new cork blank and fit and glue it to the rod.
@matthewdraft4575 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment. Sometimes those plastic seats need to be cut off. I've had to do that on a few rods over the years. What you want to do is make the cut parallel to the blank. cut a shallow cut and deepen it until you are through the seat. Then you can generally pry the seat of the blank.
@beckymiller7484 Жыл бұрын
@@matthewdraft4575 Hi, thank you for reaching out to me. This rod is my son-in-law's (from his grandfather), so I didn't want to destroy and remake anything. The only thing that was wrong, was the cork handle. Is it possible to cut the blank lengthwise and attach it to the rod?
@user-xh6qp6oj9n Жыл бұрын
Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup kzbin.infoUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
@Gibson_custom_rods_and_repairs Жыл бұрын
Does the super glue have any effect on the epoxy?
@oak872811 ай бұрын
No, as long as it is dry before applying epoxy, which is basically a guarantee given the time between wrapping and applying epoxy.
@terrymcdonald8756 Жыл бұрын
I've watched innumerable KZbin tutorials on all aspects of rod building. In my opinion, Matt's Proof Fly Fishing tutorials are far and away the most informative and useful.
@glen4788 Жыл бұрын
Can you use monofilament or other fishing line to wrap rods? I see that most people use some kind of thread, not sure what type, but fishing line is much stronger. Will the epoxy melt or damage the monofilament?
@87_North Жыл бұрын
Fuji Size A thread (ultra poly) is probably the best thread you can use. I wouldn't bother with mono; it's way too stiff. There's no need to use that when you can just use Fuji thread.
@glen4788 Жыл бұрын
@@87_North Thanks. I already used the poly as it was an old rod that I wanted to fix as a backup. It's funny because you cant see the line after putting the epoxy over it. I blends in. It appears as though they "melted" together, but I guess that just appears that way, not sure.
@pnb7716 Жыл бұрын
You're a natural teacher!
@keith4230 Жыл бұрын
In your installing new ferrules video you use Gorilla Glue. Can you get them off in the future if needed using that glue?
@tomf6545 Жыл бұрын
EZ Peezy Thanks!
@glenndotter5065 Жыл бұрын
No mention of finding spine and which side of spine the guides go on
@matthewdraft4575 Жыл бұрын
Hi, great question. I do address the spine in another video. For most rods that have more than 2 pieces there is really no good reason to worry too much about the spine. You might be able to find it in the tip, but in the sections below getting a proper bow in the section is just not possible with modern blanks consisting of four or more pieces. when it comes to which side to wrap the guides on I like to assemble the blank and rotate it to find the straightest axis. The guides are then wrapped on that side.
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@mikelove9832 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎
@renseihaodum7998 Жыл бұрын
Got a question, I am knew to rod building. Is varnish the same same as epoxy?
@matthewdraft4575 Жыл бұрын
Hi, good question. They are actually different. Epoxy is a two part mix that hardens by a chemical reaction. Varnish uses a solvent. Both work great for sealing thread.
@garyanderson2720 Жыл бұрын
I have an old fly rod from SEARS, quite possibly 40 years old. The cork grip has been destroyed and I was told to remove the reel seat and replace the cork. My question...would you use the heat gun on a rod this old or go with the boiling water???
@matthewdraft4575 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment. I have used both a heat gun and boiling water on 50+ year old rods with no issue. You should be fine with either approach.
@curtispapineau9645 Жыл бұрын
I have to replace the reel seat on my fly rod and id like to add a fighting butt. The stent is a great option for that but where do you get them?
@matthewdraft4575 Жыл бұрын
Hi, you can find our stents here: www.proofflyfishing.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=stent
@Baitfinessefishing Жыл бұрын
Will this work on sage rods?
@matthewdraft4575 Жыл бұрын
Hi, it should. can you send me an email with more information about the rod? send to: [email protected]
@jayfalzarano8046 Жыл бұрын
Truly enjoyable!
@jayfalzarano80462 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this…. I need to replace a stripped reel seat on one of my old H&I Cane rods and I was a bit nervous! But not now!
@catherinejurgensen82342 жыл бұрын
Is the thread you use special thread?
@matthewdraft45752 жыл бұрын
Hi, good question. Rod building thread is made without the use of any silicone and is twisted in a way that reduces fuzzy tag ends. If you check out our site at : www.proofflyfishing.com you can learn more about rod wrapping nylon and silk.
@philipbell93012 жыл бұрын
A guide broke on a special rod my grandfather gave me, I’m going to repair using this method- thank you!
@ryanalderaen83582 жыл бұрын
So I got carried away after watching part 3 and pulled all the guides off and stripped my blank to bare cane. Neglected to watch this video first and now kicking myself for not marking the spline. A million videos on how to find it on graphite and glass (plus I have a bit of experience) but is there anything unique to bamboo rods so I can be sure to get that right???
@matthewdraft45752 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your comment. Are you able to see any dark areas left on the blank where the guides were? Generally the guides will leave marks behind that will tell you what size to wrap the new guides.
@ryanalderaen83582 жыл бұрын
@@matthewdraft4575 tough to see any definitive evidence but I'll just go on the straightest axis. Its all a big experiment on an inexpensive rod in the first place.
@Man-ug9yh2 жыл бұрын
Does the grip has to be off in order to wrap the grip
@matthewdraft45752 жыл бұрын
Hi, good question. You can wrap the grip with rattan when it is on the blank.
@iamchrisroberts2 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction. Thank you very much.
@goldfinchtackleco.92822 жыл бұрын
Still doing this service?
@matthewdraft45752 жыл бұрын
Hi, we do. Here is a link: www.proofflyfishing.com/collections/proof-fly-fishing-single-hand-carbon-fiber-kits/products/custom-signature-label
@fly4fun5 ай бұрын
Silly question but do you then put an epoxy finishing coat over the decal?
@danbrent46182 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt very helpful! The wife purchased a South Bend much TLC needed! I am sure I will be ordering goodie’s from you! Central Sierras Dan Brent
@patrook76732 жыл бұрын
Your videos are super helpful, thank you! I'm about to embark on restoring my great grandfathers Horrocks-Ibbotson. Any tips on how to straighten a bent rod (it was stored against a wall for 40ish years :-/)?
@ronuhlenhopp58192 жыл бұрын
Can one purchase line guides already filed?
@jaydeer63672 жыл бұрын
in woodworking finishing, I typically do a light sanding between coats of varnish or polyurethane to achieve good bonding between coats. How do you feel about sanding between coats of the spar varnish on your various types of thread raps. Thank you for a great instructional video.
@cananasi15612 жыл бұрын
*I like the feel of the reel **enjoyable.fishing** recommend in my hand and the weight is just right for my rod. The drag settings took some time to set correctly but work well. Great looking reel!*
@samkelly42932 жыл бұрын
Varnish discolours over time, epoxy does not.
@miket32682 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@ossipeeoutdoors51982 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt! This video was supper helpful understanding this install! I'll be making a purchase soon!