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Post by clyde-rod on Feb 17, 2007 19:55:38 GMT
Does anyone have a better alternative to taping the rod joints. I have read in the trout & salmon a while a go that some people put a small amount of wax on the male ferrule. Others said that a good push is enough. I have spoke to a few people that are reluctant to tape the joints of a brand new rod (especially expensive ones) because the tape can peel off some of the varnish. I dont want to do without the tape and then snap my new rod. Any ideas?
Ryan
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Post by madkeen on Feb 17, 2007 20:03:23 GMT
If you use 3M tape you won't take the varnish off your new rod.
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Post by salmoseeker on Feb 17, 2007 20:21:20 GMT
I don't think modern salmon fly rods of reasonable quality need to be taped at the joints.
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Post by clyde-rod on Feb 17, 2007 20:24:29 GMT
Thanks for the reply's. I have spotted the 3m tape in the sportfish catalogue so i'll give it a try.
Ryan
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Post by endrick on Feb 17, 2007 20:51:08 GMT
I add electical tape (about 2 inches) to the ends of each section of the rod. This tape stays there all the time. When i put the rod upto fish I add further tape to joint the sections. After fishing, this tape is removed from the top of the permanent tape. Seems to work. Hope this makes sense !
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Post by ibrox on Feb 17, 2007 21:02:12 GMT
Just check ur joints every now and then old boy ;D ;D ;D
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Post by lomond on Feb 17, 2007 21:12:41 GMT
Good luck salmoseeker !
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Post by clyde-rod on Feb 18, 2007 13:23:16 GMT
endrick,
sounds good. i'll give it a try.
Thanks for the reply's everyone
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Post by strood on Feb 19, 2007 15:33:46 GMT
THE TAPE I USE FOR THE JOINTS IS RUBBER PROTECTION REPAIR TAPE THIS DOES NOT STICK TO THE VARNISH AND DOES NOT MARK YOU GET IT FROM ARCO £5.05 AND I WILL LAST A LIFE TIME
Dave
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Post by clyde-rod on Feb 19, 2007 18:17:00 GMT
Thanks dave.Where abouts is arco
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Post by clyde-rod on Feb 19, 2007 18:17:20 GMT
Thanks dave.Where abouts is arco?
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Post by sjf on Feb 20, 2007 19:25:23 GMT
The stuff you need is 3M Self amalgamating tape. ( 3M make more different tapes than any company in the World ), you don't want normal insulation tape as this "could" damage your rod.
Self amalgamating tape is like a strip of thin rubber, you stretch it as you apply it and it welds to itself only, leaving your rod clean. It grips tightly though. Buy it from any decent electrical wholesaler in much bigger rolls than you can get it at a fishing shop and much cheaper.
The full name is '3M Scotch 23, self bonding tape'
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