I learnt how to do tie ends easier now that's what I learnt thankyou, am only new to this and I'm using old rods and stripping them down and replacing the guides atm. Thanks for the tips
Newbie builder here.. used your straw method with recent tag wraps but they would come loose when I burnished them. I started adding a wee drop of color preserver just where the two tag ends stuck out then waited to trim them until the CP had dried. No more unravelling. Yay!!! Thanks for sharing that method, it makes a nail knot much nicer than the one where you don't use the straw but trap the threads between your thumb & index finger. Sorry I missed the live stream... next time...
That came out very nice John, the video was a little long but well worth it . I like the colors you picked they go well together with the decals and shrink wrap.🔥👍👊
You are giving ideas on my build, but i need to know which way to point the guide since one side of the large guides are looped around both sides of the guide.
@@arnoldl.arrington5147 - as you see it in the thumbnail it should be applied to the blank. Meaning, in the thumbnail, the bottom or butt of the rod is at the bottom of the thumbnail.
I'm currently building a 10', 2-piece 5wt fly rod for the first time in almost 40 years. That tag wrap technique is new to me and so easy I got it on my first try! Just ordered a dozen different threads and hope to finish the rod by next week with some nice bling like sawtooth wraps and nice tags on the single foot guides above eh two-foot stripping guide. First time ever making my own grip and that went well. Some great videos and I'm watching lots!
Another awesome video. Are you grinding the feet on the Alps guide before wrapping it? I couldn't tell if you did. Keep the videos coming, they're very helpful.
Have been building rods off and on for 40 years. Starting back into it and really like your style. Easy to follow and understand. Thanks
@@BrianThomas-z6f - you are very welcome Brain, and thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏
The straw trick made over thinking look easy I'll keep watching before I attempt doing a complete build
Thank you Bruce and glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and commenting as well.
new to building learning a lot from these videos thank you for sharing your knowledge
You are very welcome Dave and thank you for watching and commenting.
I learnt how to do tie ends easier now that's what I learnt thankyou, am only new to this and I'm using old rods and stripping them down and replacing the guides atm.
Thanks for the tips
@@matthamilton4677 - you are very welcome Mathew, and thank you for watching and commenting.
Great teacher,thank you and keep up the great work.
Thank you very much James, and I am glad you approve. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Dont change a thing. Great stuff as usual.
The hank you Bob, I truly appreciate your he feedback and support. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Newbie builder here.. used your straw method with recent tag wraps but they would come loose when I burnished them. I started adding a wee drop of color preserver just where the two tag ends stuck out then waited to trim them until the CP had dried. No more unravelling. Yay!!! Thanks for sharing that method, it makes a nail knot much nicer than the one where you don't use the straw but trap the threads between your thumb & index finger. Sorry I missed the live stream... next time...
Glad to hear this technique is working out for you Marv, and hope to see you in there next time I go live. Thank you for watching and commenting.
This video is exactly what I’ve been hunting for. Thanks a million
Glad to hear it Ben, and you are very welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks, like the idea on the tag wraps. I am starting a surf build themed rod and will try this method for sure!!
You are very welcome Joe, and let me know how it turns out. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I definitely like your videos.😊
Thank you Harry and I appreciate your support. Thanks again.
Thanks!
Thank you so much @maxc1084 and I appreciate the support.
I do my tag wraps the same way. Works great and is fast. Basically a nail knot. Great job on the vid. 👍🏻🤙🏻
Thank you Steve and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting.
That came out very nice John, the video was a little long but well worth it . I like the colors you picked they go well together with the decals and shrink wrap.🔥👍👊
Thank you Tom and I’m glad you liked the video.
You are giving ideas on my build, but i need to know which way to point the guide since one side of the large guides are looped around both sides of the guide.
i gained a lot of information on adding the guides to my blank 2-piece rod build.
@@arnoldl.arrington5147 - as you see it in the thumbnail it should be applied to the blank. Meaning, in the thumbnail, the bottom or butt of the rod is at the bottom of the thumbnail.
I'm currently building a 10', 2-piece 5wt fly rod for the first time in almost 40 years. That tag wrap technique is new to me and so easy I got it on my first try! Just ordered a dozen different threads and hope to finish the rod by next week with some nice bling like sawtooth wraps and nice tags on the single foot guides above eh two-foot stripping guide. First time ever making my own grip and that went well.
Some great videos and I'm watching lots!
Awesome Bill and I’m glad you find the videos useful. Feel free to send me a picture once you finish your first rod. I’d love to see how it turns out.
Thank you! I am just starting out. Learned a lot.
You are very welcome Jim, and I’m glad you are finding value in my videos. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Love the videos John!! They are super helpful! I was curious if you recommend double wrapping the guides?
Thank you and I’m glad you love them. I only double over wrap heavy freshwater and saltwater builds. Does this help?
Awesome video John, great tips on wrapping guides ty.
Thank you Tom, I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Awesome video straw method is just what I needed when I needed it for a rod I am currently working on, thank you again for your informative videos.
You are very welcome Kenneth, and I’m so glad you find them useful. Thank you for watching and commenting as well.
Another awesome video. Are you grinding the feet on the Alps guide before wrapping it? I couldn't tell if you did. Keep the videos coming, they're very helpful.
Sometimes I do and sometimes I do not. It just depends on the guide feet. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Good tips. Nice work. Are you happy with the basic CRB hand wrapping kit? I'm trying to learn as much as I can before getting started. Thanks!
Yes, I love the basic hand wrapper, and I wrapped a lot of rods with it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@reelbluecustomrods what epoxy products do you prefer?
@@M3hammerdown - right now, U-40’s Dura Gloss Supreme.
My tension rod broke on my wrapper, is that essential to replace?
Yes, you want a tension rod on there, and I think you an buy them individually.
Great information in these videos John. Thanks
You are very welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting.
Where can u get one of those torches
I think Mudhole still has them, and thank you for watching and commenting John.
I always use the Forhan wrap on all my spinning rods.
Extra insurance!
And you can never have enough insurance. Thank you for watching and commenting Big Mac.
I would have Laid the 2 blues and the 1 white under the Gray At the beginning and then tied them off
at the end.
That is definitely a way to do it Harry. You hank you for watching and commenting.