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08-22-2018, 04:55 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Spineless......
I decided to turn my 8ft graphite rod into a two piece, so I can put it inside my kayak. BTW I don't recommend
useing 8ft graphite rods for kayak fishing in kelp beds easy to snap, if you snag the bottom. This rod has caught 45lb albacore and I like it. The ferrule i'm putting is a locking screw ferrule.
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08-22-2018, 05:31 AM
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Sea Hunter
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After stripping off, all the old guides .....
And cutting the rod in half....as im checking the rod for the spine by bending and rolling it .all the sudden I hear a snap SOAB....no offense mom.the second half of the rod brakes about 8ins from the tip.....when rapping a rod you want the spine up for spinning rods and the spine down for conventional reels.well after thinking about moving the tip down...i decided I don't like the action so I think to my self how can I fix this I got nothing to loose now...if it brakes I can always move the tip down just cut and glue a new tip on when im fishing glue stick cigar lighter. So I put a stainless steel rod in side 1/16 with plenty of 2part epoxy...and call it done can't wait to fight a fish and see.i did put an extra rap of thread and flexcoat tho on the joint
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08-22-2018, 05:39 AM
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Sea Hunter
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1/16 in rod is the biggest...
I can fit inside blank.....
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08-22-2018, 05:47 AM
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Guess I don't no my own.........
Strength ......
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08-22-2018, 06:26 AM
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Sea Hunter
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I suggest keeping your thread......
In a Ziploc and out of light....or you will be overlapping to hide the ugly spots in the thread....
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08-22-2018, 07:35 AM
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Dude just put a new tip where it broke, or make a gaff out of the butt end. You can't trust it anymore.
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