I just built me up a 9'6" Crappie jigging rod. I used the MHX 1142 steelhead blank. I had a little issue with the thread finish. I was using the FlexCoat High Build, and it never did completely dry. It was still real "tacky" feeling at places. I was thinking maybe it was from the humidity, since it was humid and raining for the 3 days I was epoxying it? I have heard you see this sometimes with the high build, if you put too much? I got some Lite Build and put a coat of it over, and finally got it to finish dry. Has anyone else had this with the high build? I think I am going to use the Lite build from now on. Rod came out good, just have a little too much epoxy on the wraps, but should function fine. I can take some pictures, if anyone is interested?
Also, what other good rodbuilding forums are there for questions? I am pretty green on rod building, and learning, but doesn't seem to be a lot of builders on JC.
Also, what other good rodbuilding forums are there for questions? I am pretty green on rod building, and learning, but doesn't seem to be a lot of builders on JC.