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 Jul 24 2008, 02:51 PM
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 " Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)"  Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30  |
No - it isn't what you are imagining!!!. When someone builds a radio control aircraft, and deviates from the plans or changes something, it is called 'Kit Bashing', so I want to change something on a fishing rod .....
The butt on one of my graphites is fairly short, and doesn't fit into the rod holder. I want to extend it by a few inches. JG is the logical one to advise me here. What do I need? Do I cut the cork off the butt and sleeve it with a piece of glass or graphite tube and reglue cork or hypalon onto it? Where do I get the material? |
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Jul 24 2008, 04:33 PM
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 Twoeyesea Group: Members Posts: 825 Joined: 21-December 07 From: Gods Country Member No.: 1,659 |
Feed it some viagra kkw.. You would already have a prescription, wouldn't you?
-------------------- Don't hate me, cause you ain't me... :)
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Jul 24 2008, 05:26 PM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
Hillbilly -
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Jul 24 2008, 09:18 PM
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Marlin Group: Moderator Posts: 1,388 Joined: 9-November 07 From: lidcombe Member No.: 1,004 |
It's a bit rough but you could get some thin guage alloy tube the right size to shove up the blank, bepending on the taper you would have to build up the verien degree of thickness with masking tape. Alloy would add weight to the lower end of the rod though, but would be stronger for sitting in the rod holder.
-------------------- Frank
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Jul 25 2008, 12:21 AM
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 His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (kkw @ Jul 25 2008, 11:26 AM)  Hillbilly - Calling the kettle black are you kk ??  It's a bloody spin rod & spin rods are designed with short butts cause you're supposed to be spining with them not decorating your rod holders
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Jul 25 2008, 01:01 AM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
Yeah, but let's just say I want to break from tradition. Give me some answers
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Jul 25 2008, 02:27 AM
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His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
File out the butt & add a sleeve
If you're clever enough you can make it so the extention piece is detachable -------------------- Save The Fish, Eat a Pussy |
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Jul 25 2008, 02:37 AM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
Well, I'm not as dim as I sim, but where do I get the extension piece and what should it be made out of?
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Jul 25 2008, 03:23 AM
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His Eminance Group: Administrators Posts: 5,725 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (kkw @ Jul 25 2008, 08:37 PM) Well, I'm not as dim as I sim, You sure ??????????? cause you're asking alot of Q's Like I said you need 2B a bit clever if you want extension to be detachable Something like a feral used on 2 piece rods would do the trick -------------------- Save The Fish, Eat a Pussy |
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Jul 25 2008, 05:05 AM
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 Shark Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Camden SOuth Member No.: 393 |
QUOTE (nimrod @ Jul 25 2008, 03:18 PM) It's a bit rough but you could get some thin guage alloy tube the right size to shove up the blank, bepending on the taper you would have to build up the verien degree of thickness with masking tape. Alloy would add weight to the lower end of the rod though, but would be stronger for sitting in the rod holder. KK, I did exactly what Frank recommends on a beach rod that was a bit short in the butt, it worked a treat-I got the longer grip from Clark Rubber and the end cap from Bunnings....It worked a treat..... -------------------- AAAAHhhhhhhh, I just wanna fish!!!!
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Jul 26 2008, 05:24 AM
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 Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
I am going to give you another perspective.
Why not get an extension in the rod holder. Get a tube and cut out a slot for the reel handle to fit in. That way you do not have to change the action of the rod. |
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Jul 26 2008, 10:13 PM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
It isn't that type/style of rod holder Christos.
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Jul 27 2008, 12:18 AM
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Twoeyesea Group: Members Posts: 825 Joined: 21-December 07 From: Gods Country Member No.: 1,659 |
Klaus, just keep the spin rod as is... Buy a bait rod from jumpy (auctions) The $60 - $80 big ones you pay is nothing compared to the running around
-------------------- Don't hate me, cause you ain't me... :)
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Jul 27 2008, 02:37 AM
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Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
QUOTE (kkw @ Jul 27 2008, 04:13 PM) It isn't that type/style of rod holder Christos. Ok. You have lost me. |
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Jul 28 2008, 12:00 AM
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Shark Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Camden SOuth Member No.: 393 |
I may be wrong Christos but when I extended my beach rod the extension I inserted didn't come past the reel seat and I believe has had no effect on the rods action.......I'v not seen KK's rod but would expect his extension would be the same scenario-not past the reel seat therefore no change in action!
-------------------- AAAAHhhhhhhh, I just wanna fish!!!!
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Jul 28 2008, 02:53 AM
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Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
I am trying to picture what you did but I must admit that I am not doing too well.
I am thinking that you added to the thickness and not the lenght of the rod or you have added to the lenght to the rod from the reel seat to the first runner? |
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Jul 28 2008, 01:54 PM
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Shark Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Camden SOuth Member No.: 393 |
Christos, I'll explain in simple steps
1: I got some alloy tubing, araldite, grip and masking tape 2: remove the butt cap 3: Cut alloy tube to required length to fit into rod with extension sticking out. 4: put masking tape onto alloy to make it fit nice and snug 5: Mix araldite and put it on masking taped extension and insert into rod. 6: Allow to dry 7: Use masking tape to thicken extension 8: Put grip on extension-I used quick grip glue to stick it in place. 9: Replace butt cap 10: Go catch some fish with your freshly bashed rod! -------------------- AAAAHhhhhhhh, I just wanna fish!!!!
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Jul 31 2008, 01:59 AM
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Kokino Vraka Group: Members Posts: 1,001 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Earth Member No.: 220 |
Ok. Thank you for the reply. I know what you are refering to now.
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Aug 5 2008, 02:09 PM
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" Master of Black Fish"(alias The Criminal)" Group: Moderator Posts: 1,422 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Engadine NSW Member No.: 30 |
Christos. This is the type of rod holder, into which the rod must sit. As you can see, the butt needs to be long enough to hook under the rear arch. Mine is not.
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Aug 5 2008, 06:11 PM
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 *Man_Kini* Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 5-February 08 From: Whitsundays Member No.: 2,549 |
Why dont you cut a bit out of one of the s/s holders and reweld it. leave the others for bigger rods.
-------------------- There's 24hours tomorrow we hav'nt used yet
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