How to Make Reel Seat Ramps the Quick and Easy Way

In this video I demonstrate how to make a reel seat ramp the quick and easy way for your next custom fishing rod build.
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[@user-ke6tv3hg7n]

Thanks John, looking forward to doing one of these ramps on 2 builds I have going now.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Awesome and glad to hear it. Thank you for watching and commenting as well. 🙏

[@nikgrimmett8736]

Hey John, what a faff a ring of 1/4" masking tape saves the mess on the seat then just use epoxy to build up a lovely collar perfect every time and finished without all that uneven collar to worry about, thought you yanks where good.....lol

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Yes you can most definitely do that, but either way they both work. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@shameelramjan373]

You are a genius, I have been looking for a reel seat ramp tutorial for a really long time finally found it thank you

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Shameel - glad to hear you found and enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting as well.

[@craigcampbell2687]

Have not seen building a reel seat ramp before. Thanks John nice vid.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

You are welcome Craig, and thank you for watching. Always appreciate the support.

[@stevenmcadams6621]

Great vid. I have never thought of that. Will definitely try it out on my next build. Thank you for showing that method. Looks great.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Thank you Steve and thanks again for watching. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@Tom-vh6zk]

Great video! You gave me a bit of knowledge I haven't seen, but wanted to learn. Appreciate it!

[@reelbluecustomrods]

You are very welcome Tom and I’m glad you appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting as well.

[@CL_G]

I learn neat stuff on your channel that I never thought I would need, but may come in handy someday if I wanted to try it.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Thank you CL G. I appreciate the feedback, and am glad to are getting useful information from my videos. Thank you for watching.

[@CL_G]

@@reelbluecustomrods YW. 😁

[@jeffg6510]

Thank you 🙏

[@reelbluecustomrods]

You are welcome Jeff, and thank you for watching.

[@davidsullivan27]

Really Good video. Well done. If I may I would like to suggest a second step before you begin wrapping thread. If I feel my ramp isn't smooth enough I usually apply a coat of Flex Coat to help soften any divots that may be present. I gotta say, you do some great work. really appreciate your channel.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Thank you David and I appreciate your feedback and step recommendation. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.

[@TitoGarcia-wf7tg]

All this time I wondered how it was done, I tried it and came out beautiful, yes epoxy a light coat before wrapping a thread, I did mettalic blue with a gold trim , thank you!!

[@reelbluecustomrods]

You are very welcome and I’m glad you found my video. Thank you for watching and commenting Tito.

[@jscamry]

Another great tip, John! A way to save a bit of money and add a custom approach.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Agreed and thank you commenting Jason. I truly appreciate the support.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Continued support

[@theduck9939]

Wow John kind of like a handmade winding check. I don't think it would be for me because me and propaste don't get along that good. LOL thanks for the information man appreciate you for sure.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

No worries, and thank you for watching. Always appreciate the support.

[@jscamry]

I use Propaste with size D colorfast 353 and I have a difficult time trying to up my ramp as John explained. On my next build I will use plain nylon non ncp.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

@@jscamry - thank you for commenting and watching Jason. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@tracebennett4231]

Should I make my Ramps before my decorative wrap ?

[@reelbluecustomrods]

I would make the ramps before the threat wrap in a hat area of the rod, yes.

[@samhennies6493]

5 minute gorilla glue epoxy works great with some pigment. Pretty it up with threadmaster later works well, too.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

So you mix the pigment in with the gorilla glue? If so, that is an interesting technique. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@samhennies6493]

You have to work fast. Put in on the dryer. It looks like one of those swirled bowling balls. I put a couple colors in usually. Cover with epoxy when finishing the thread. Evens and smooths things out.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

@@samhennies6493 - interesting Sam, and thanks for sharing in the community tab.

[@samhennies6493]

Just few some on a rod last night. Red and black pigment. My brother is a Nebraska Conhusker fan and wants those colors. Should’ve used more black. When I cover in epoxy it will be more black. Fun to play with options.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

@@samhennies6493 - Yes Sam, it is fun playing around with them to see the different patterns you, and I’m sure your a looks great. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@williammorrison1320]

You can eliminate all those peaks and valleys if you mold it w your finger covered in alcohol. Makes for a smooth ramp and shaped the way you like.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Thank you William and I am aware. I’ve used both alcohol and water to smooth them out before. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@tomroper9867]

Just came across this video. Really nice technique! Are you using the quick dry paste also do you recommend size D thread. Thanks again John!!

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Hey Tom, I’m glad you found it and that you appreciate it as well. Size D for the reel seat ramp? If so, yes I do. Thanks again for watching.

[@gardenerjohn]

Do you let the paste set at all before doing this I tried it with fresh mixed propaste and it was way too sticky it all wanted to peel off on the popsicle stick

[@reelbluecustomrods]

No John, you don’t. I just apply the paste and then wet my finger to smooth it out. Hope this helps.

[@chedburton3953]

Are you concerned about the finish getting on the reel seat gasket? I’ve been told the finish and silicone from the gaskets don’t do well?

[@reelbluecustomrods]

No I am not concerned about it Ched, and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@harrelldwiggins3593]

Hi can you tell me what the multi colored wrap is made of?

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Yes, it is a tensile wrap and you can watch the video on it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3aTc2l8qr-mh80 Please let me know if you have any more questions.

[@harrelldwiggins3593]

@@reelbluecustomrods thanks for answering and so quickly too! Your videos have helped me alot

[@reelbluecustomrods]

@@harrelldwiggins3593 - your very welcome Harrell and I’m glad you find the videos useful. Again, thank you for watching.

[@area11lureworxs32]

What's good brotha I live in wa state also I wonna build 3 rods for salmon and steel head fishing mostly shore based what lengths and and brands would u recommend. These will be my first builds.thanxs to all that answers

[@reelbluecustomrods]

I prefer 8’6” MHX salmon blanks.

[@mosquitofleetfishing6599]

You’re spreading the epoxy the hard way. Get the base amount on it, then put it on the dryer and go ahead and put a thick glob on it. Use a blow dryer to spread it on the highest setting. It’ll pull all the bubbles and give you a silky smooth finish.

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Thank you, and I have done it that before, and it does work. I just prefer to do it this way now. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@MenCanNotBeWomen]

That ramp gives me OCD...

[@reelbluecustomrods]

Me too, that’s why I finished it after taking the photo for the thumb mail. Thank you for watching.