[seminolewind]

I just finished this rod tonight and it is spinning in the dryer right now. The rod is a 7 foot Shikari with a split cork grip Fuji eyes and seat. Thread is garnet and gold tell me what you think sorry the pictures suck.

 

[JOHNJOHN205]

been thinking of getting in to making my own rodsmyself

would of changed the colors myself but from what i can tell looks good

 

[David Ridenour]

I'm sure its a real beauty but the pictures just aren't clear enough.:doh

 

[offshore64]

it looks terrible! nah just kidding-oke nice looking rod. how long does it take you to finish one?

 

[John B.]

it looks good, i'm not really a fan of the bulky cork grips, or the shiny thread.... i like plain colors... just personal preference.... it looks good though!

how long have you been wrapping?

 

[seminolewind]

It takes me about a week to do everything from start to finish thats working a little every night after work. This is actually only my second rod. I went today to Orange Beach and boat a 9 foot blank to build a cobia rod next it should be interesting.

 

[John B.]

what kind of blank did you buy???

 

[Brad King]

A famous rodbuilder once said its easier to build a rod than it is to photograph one. Great lookin work Seminole. Dude you are crankin em out.

I should have some pictures in the morning of the St. Croix I just finished.:letsdrink

 

[seminolewind]

Vs200 the blank I bought for the cobia rod is a 9 foot gator glass blank. I wanted to go cheap on my first cobia blank in case it turns out shitty then I am not out a whole lot. After I get a few more under my belt I will build myself a Seeker or Lami but just not ready yet. Glory thanks for the compliment I have them lined up waiting to be built when you come in town give me a shout maybe we can trade tips.

 

[seminolewind]

Thanks WWW. I am having trouble with the chevron wrap either I get the threads to tight and cannot pack them or I get then to loose I think it is a technique problem may give you a shout.

 

[lobsterman]

Not too shabby for a Seminole fan. Good job.

 

[seminolewind]

Thanks I tried to do a seminole theme looked for a seminole decal to put on the rod but no luck thanks for the compliment.

 

[seminolewind]

WWW. That looks awsome I will give you a hollar sometime.

 

[Wharf Rat]

www.fishing (10/20/2007)

seminolewind (10/20/2007)Thanks WWW. I am having trouble with the chevron wrap either I get the threads to tight and cannot pack them or I get then to loose I think it is a technique problem may give you a shout.

Bro chevrons are kid shit.ill show you how to do stuff like this.its easy once you learn the formula.one basic rule to wraps is either outside the box or inside the box and how many + 1 +2 +3 and so on.Sometimes deducting 1/16 every cycle to compensate for the taper can be tricky but its all good man.

Weaves are fun tnce you learn the basic principle you can do multi color names,pictures,logos and all that shit.Just gimme a shout.

Takes a lot of Newports to make it through a wrap like that. oke

 

[seminolewind]

WWW. thats bad ass would not even no where to start on that do you make the jigs or by them?

 

[Brad King]

Seminole it looks like we may have found our Obie Wun(sp). A true Jedi thread master.:bowdown

 

[Rammer Jammer]

Justin - go learn all that stuff from Will, cause after looking at his pics - I don't want no cheesy sticker on my rod! oke

 

[fishn4real]

Dollar wise, what are the expenses to get started with the basics?

WWW. those are some awesome rod designs. :bowdown

 

[Charlie2]

I don't want to hijack www's thread so will say that it costs little to start, lots when you really get into it with all the 'must haves'. A little elbow grease and materials found around the home will get you started.



There are plans available on the I'net to make anything that you need/require.



BTW, if someone wants a 'Left List for a Seminole weave, let me know.



Now back to www. C2