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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Stephen Polzin on June 01, 2007, 06:14:08 PM
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Right, I've got my blank and Hal's been very helpful with advice and hardware.
I'm going to wrap the rod by hand, but I really needed a rotisserie for application and drying of the finish.
Off to Bunnings, and after $40 and about one hour, this is the result. I lined the far support with felt.
Works like a charm, can't wait to test it out.
(and yes I know I have to put on the grips and seat before the guides)
steve
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waiting for the hardware to arrive...
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good luck Stephen, can't wait to see the end result :)
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Your misses must be very understanding ,make in rod on the kitchen bench,whats the little motor from?
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thanks Jay, I don't know if I'll be game to show anyone the end result. I'm sure it will function the same as a shop bought rod, just mightn't look like one!
Cam, there's no dramas with the missus. We have an understanding - First comes fishing, then everything else.
The motor is a barbecue rotisserie motor. $33 from Bunnings and perfect for the job. I've made a few rods before but have always ended up with a sub-standard finish from trying to dry them without a rotisserie. I'm kicking myself now after finding out how cheap and easy it is to make one.
steve
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I built my 1st rod in 1981 :-\, I have bought all my rods retail since 1981 ;D.
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Funny you should say that ,motor from BBQ rotisserie i was just at a mates place and they were doing a spit roast on a rotisserie and the first thing i thought was,that little motor would be perfect.Nice one.
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Nice work. would a couple of roller bearings be more suitable than the felt on the wood?
Microwave motors also work well ;)
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'Modern Kiwis', spit roasts, microwaves, what ever happened to the HANGI!!! :-\ ;)
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Stephen don't worry how your rod comes out it'll be unique in knowing that you built it! I still have my first rod i built and it's still one of my favorites even with the figer marks! ;D
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Mike, the motor only spins it at 2 rpm, so realistically putting rollers there would be overkill. as it is it spins on the felt very easily.
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Stephen, did you get my PM?
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yeah Jay, got your pm, I'll try to write down what I did when I get a chance, but if you start with a bbq rotisserie motor and some pine you'll be on the right track