Rod Builders?

Brad King · 11-12-2008, 04:25 PM

I've been using Flex-Coat high build for all my rods for the last year. I am getting closer to starting on a pile of redfish rods. What would be the advantages or disadvantagesof switching to lite build, other than a small weight difference.

Thanks for any help. I really like the high build and have never worked with Lite. Just want some insight on it before i go using it.

bukshot01 · 11-12-2008, 04:48 PM

Lite seems easier and more forgiving to me. Other than having to put 2-3 coats on a rod, I love it. I use it for everything. I started with Hi build but then went to lite.

Just my .02

Chris V · 11-12-2008, 04:53 PM

I like the lite build for inshore rods and I rarely need more than 2 coats (I've used a single coat on a couple of ultra lights and haven't had a complaint yet).

Brad King · 11-12-2008, 05:02 PM

Awesome thanks guys. Are you applying any heat to the Lite Build?

Chris V · 11-12-2008, 05:08 PM

I've only been using enough heat to remove bubbles

bukshot01 · 11-12-2008, 05:23 PM

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tunapopper (11/12/2008)I've only been using enough heat to remove bubbles

:withstupid

BigFishKB · 11-12-2008, 07:34 PM

Brad, I have used both and still do at times. Lately I have been using Aftcote. If you give it a try I think you will be pleased.

bukshot01 · 11-12-2008, 08:22 PM

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www.fishing (11/12/2008)Lite build for A Threads and High for D double wrapped.or thick butt wraps.

I never thought aboutit that way. I only wrap with A, and sometimes with madeira #40. Maybe thats why lite works good for me.

Brad King · 11-13-2008, 09:35 AM

Awesome information......I primarily use "A" amd madeira as well. Most of the Trout rods I built were in texas and they were baicasters using DF guides-underwraps and overs, so the High-Build wasn't an issue. The new ones are going to all be Spinning rods so I will try the Lite-Build.

Thanks a million for all the input and advice!!!!!!!!!!

:letsdrink :letsdrink :letsdrink

11-12-2008, 04:25 PM	#1
Brad King Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 3,082	Rod Builders? I've been using Flex-Coat high build for all my rods for the last year. I am getting closer to starting on a pile of redfish rods. What would be the advantages or disadvantagesof switching to lite build, other than a small weight difference. Thanks for any help. I really like the high build and have never worked with Lite. Just want some insight on it before i go using it. __________________ Capt. Brad King South Again Charters LLC www.southagain.com captbrad@southagain.com Inshore/Nearshore Charters

11-12-2008, 04:48 PM	#2
bukshot01 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 477	RE: Rod Builders? Lite seems easier and more forgiving to me. Other than having to put 2-3 coats on a rod, I love it. I use it for everything. I started with Hi build but then went to lite. Just my .02

11-12-2008, 04:53 PM	#3
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,544	RE: Rod Builders? I like the lite build for inshore rods and I rarely need more than 2 coats (I've used a single coat on a couple of ultra lights and haven't had a complaint yet). __________________

11-12-2008, 05:08 PM	#5
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,544	RE: Rod Builders? I've only been using enough heat to remove bubbles __________________

11-12-2008, 07:34 PM	#7
BigFishKB Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 854	RE: Rod Builders? Brad, I have used both and still do at times. Lately I have been using Aftcote. If you give it a try I think you will be pleased.

11-12-2008, 05:02 PM	#4
Brad King Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 3,082	RE: Rod Builders? Awesome thanks guys. Are you applying any heat to the Lite Build? __________________ Capt. Brad King South Again Charters LLC www.southagain.com captbrad@southagain.com Inshore/Nearshore Charters

11-13-2008, 09:35 AM	#9
Brad King Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 3,082	RE: Rod Builders? Awesome information......I primarily use "A" amd madeira as well. Most of the Trout rods I built were in texas and they were baicasters using DF guides-underwraps and overs, so the High-Build wasn't an issue. The new ones are going to all be Spinning rods so I will try the Lite-Build. Thanks a million for all the input and advice!!!!!!!!!! :letsdrink :letsdrink :letsdrink __________________ Capt. Brad King South Again Charters LLC www.southagain.com captbrad@southagain.com Inshore/Nearshore Charters

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