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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

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Old 01-27-2011, 08:55 PM   #1
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I've ordered 4oz of rod wrapping epoxy. And chef sending me some thread. I'll post pics of my super custom wraps. Maybe go pro lol
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Old 01-31-2011, 01:32 PM   #2
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Most of the custom builders that I talk to prefer Aftcote over FlexCoat.

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Old 01-31-2011, 01:49 PM   #3
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Mike:
Black Tape.
Done.

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Old 02-02-2011, 05:03 PM   #4
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Most of the custom builders that I talk to prefer Aftcote over FlexCoat.
This is true and I use Aftcote.

The trouble is Flexcoat is the most readily available and sells in very small package sizes. Flexcoat actually sells in these little foil packets with enough of each part to do 1 light coat on a guide set. I bet there is less than 10 CC total. They also have sizes in small increments in bottle like 2 OZ or 4 OZ etc. I seldom see Aftcote in the less than pint or quart or even gallon kit sizes.

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