Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Fishing Rods => Alex Custom Rods => Topic started by: steelfish on December 12, 2019, 02:05:40 AM

Title: just something with blue
Post by: steelfish on December 12, 2019, 02:05:40 AM
its what he said, just do it with some blue on it.

so, I painted the blank navy blue, use some artic blue as underwrap and the overwrap wtith a kind of matte blue and tried for the 1st time using the buttwrap thread "ribbons" for some cosmetic / decorative wraps, I like how it looks making different patterns when wrapping it, but its not a friendly material to work, it has a lot of recoil, but ended up looking good with the 3 coats of epoxy.

this rod was kind of easy, my friend wanted something straight with not too many colors or designs.
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Post by: bhale1 on December 12, 2019, 03:42:52 AM
that looks awesome ;D
great job
Brett
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Post by: RowdyW on December 12, 2019, 03:49:26 AM
No doubt about it, it's got some blue on it. Nice work as always Alex.          Rudy
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Post by: Donnyboat on December 12, 2019, 06:24:24 AM
Yes really nice work Alex, love it, cheers Don.
Title: Re: just something with blue
Post by: steelfish on December 12, 2019, 06:42:58 AM
thanks

my friend loved it too.
he want another one restored soon
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Post by: Crow on December 12, 2019, 12:07:54 PM
Great job !
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Post by: Swami805 on December 12, 2019, 01:44:19 PM
Nice one Alex!
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Post by: Tiddlerbasher on December 12, 2019, 02:16:14 PM
Another superb piece of work Alex :)
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Post by: Fishy247 on December 12, 2019, 04:57:05 PM
Looking good as always! I like that black and white band you put in the middle. Kinda gives it a reference point for the blue and makes it pop.
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Post by: xjchad on December 12, 2019, 10:06:44 PM
Beautiful work as always Alex!!