Rod Building: wrapping guides & alignment

Rod Building: wrapping guides & alignment

[@xaquinlopezgomez1028]

The best, slow thorough explanation on the subject, and not assuming previous knowledge, like so many others. The way it should always be. Thanks.

[@philipbell9301]

A guide broke on a special rod my grandfather gave me, I’m going to repair using this method- thank you!

[@sherreemccollum4525]

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

[@Noname-dd6ly]

The secret of the mug and the book! !! Awesome !!! Thanks a lot !!

[@pnb7716]

You're a natural teacher!

[@robertbaker9619]

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

[@ellismick3642]

I am interested as well.

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Thanks for the great video

[@BodhiTrout]

Excellent, thanks for sharing.

[@markcohen8061]

Thank you. You did one heck of a job!

[@peterdurgin4518]

Excellent guide for beginners: I learned a lot!

[@miket3268]

Thank You.

[@mikelove9832]

Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@83JustSomeGuy]

Thanks a ton for this video.

[@adamchilenski]

Very informative. Love the fact you used a copy of The Anarchist's Tool Chest there.

[@jeffgipperich1426]

Great job , how do I see your other videos .

[@timred1315]

Fantastic video. Cheers

[@russellrutledge1663]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks so much for this.

[@proofflyfishing7358]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful.

[@dariuswhite9138]

Is a 16inch trout the limit on a bamboo flyrod and should u double or single wrap silk on the guides of a bamboo flyrod

[@triumphrider9396]

@@dariuswhite9138 Do you mean the largest fish the rod can handle? 🤔 If so, no. I’ve landed much larger fish on bamboo. Seems fragile because of its elegance, but it’s very hardy.

[@sherreemccollum4525]

Hey what is the measurements for your wooden jig to hold the rod?

[@ronuhlenhopp5819]

Can one purchase line guides already filed?

[@catherinejurgensen8234]

Is the thread you use special thread?

[@matthewdraft4575]

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.

[@glen4788]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@chipchandler9533]

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[@glenndotter5065]

No mention of finding spine and which side of spine the guides go on

[@matthewdraft4575]

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.