Just a note to remind the readers of this site that I am now posting fishing related articles on GeeksFishToo.com. If you are missing those more fishing-centric articles, then head over there to find them.
Additionally, HCFR is going Mason, TX this weekend to the Dos Rios RV campground. If you're in the area look for our white truck in the campground. The signs will be on the truck.
Stop and talk with us! We'd love to hear you!
For more info on the trip, head over to GeeksFishToo. I'll be posting something over there shortly.
Tight Lines Y'all!
Mike
HCFR
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Friday, September 11, 2015
Monday, September 7, 2015
Finally... it happened
Yes, just a quick post to say that we finally got 3 rods done and delivered to Highlander Outfitters in Burnet Texas. We finished up two casting rods and an ultralight spinning rod.
I realized too late that I didn't have too many pictures of the rods. But I did find this one of me when I was working on the ultralight spinning rod. I was showing the flexibility of the rod.
Well, hopefully the rods will sell and we'll have plenty to rods to take pictures of later. The important thing is that we do have rods on the shelf and they are for sale!
If you're in central Texas, stop by Highlander Outfitters in Burnet Texas to see the selection!
Thanks for all the support!
Tight Lines Y'all!
Mike
HCFR
I realized too late that I didn't have too many pictures of the rods. But I did find this one of me when I was working on the ultralight spinning rod. I was showing the flexibility of the rod.Well, hopefully the rods will sell and we'll have plenty to rods to take pictures of later. The important thing is that we do have rods on the shelf and they are for sale!
If you're in central Texas, stop by Highlander Outfitters in Burnet Texas to see the selection!
Thanks for all the support!
Tight Lines Y'all!
Mike
HCFR
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Rod building links and a lesson on reel seats
Thought I'd drop this on here today.
Have seen some video's lately of the rod building process. The first here is an interesting video from Cousins Tackle. I found the part showing the building of the blank very interesting. I have not been to a rod building factory, but would absolutely love to. Maybe one day St. Croix will have me come up there for a visit. After all, I've been building and using their rods off and on for over 25 years!
I also found another video about a so called "Renowned" rod builder and was appalled at the process he used to install his reel seat!
Have seen some video's lately of the rod building process. The first here is an interesting video from Cousins Tackle. I found the part showing the building of the blank very interesting. I have not been to a rod building factory, but would absolutely love to. Maybe one day St. Croix will have me come up there for a visit. After all, I've been building and using their rods off and on for over 25 years!
I also found another video about a so called "Renowned" rod builder and was appalled at the process he used to install his reel seat!
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
PowerPro Super8Slick - Not so slick!
I have no idea what PowerPro was thinking....
This last spring I saw this great new product at Academy and thought I'd try it. The package said it was smoother than other types of braid and would cast further. Since it was braid, I assumed it would last longer too!
Super8Slick it is called. Made by PowerPro. It sort of lived up to it's name in that it was very smooth casting. That is... when it wasn't giving me bird's nests.... ON A SPINNING REEL.
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This last spring I saw this great new product at Academy and thought I'd try it. The package said it was smoother than other types of braid and would cast further. Since it was braid, I assumed it would last longer too!
Super8Slick it is called. Made by PowerPro. It sort of lived up to it's name in that it was very smooth casting. That is... when it wasn't giving me bird's nests.... ON A SPINNING REEL.
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Monday, August 17, 2015
How to Rebuild Your Fishing Rod Page is UP
I have added a separate blog just for how to rebuild your fishing rod!
It's just a start but over the next few weeks I intend to add a ton of information on what I've learned through the years. Some of it comes from my original mentor from back in the 80's.
Click the tab above or go to: http://texasrodbuilder.blogspot.com/
Enjoy and Tight Line Y'all!
Mike
HCFR
It's just a start but over the next few weeks I intend to add a ton of information on what I've learned through the years. Some of it comes from my original mentor from back in the 80's.
Click the tab above or go to: http://texasrodbuilder.blogspot.com/
Enjoy and Tight Line Y'all!
Mike
HCFR
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