New Rod- Tfo Bvk

[Jason R.]

Built a new TFO BVK 6wt. It turned out pretty well. I don't know if my building skills are up to par but I like the rod. The blank is really nice and can fire out some line. Posted about it on here. Anybody else have one of these? I didn't really like the hardware on the factory rod so I built this one. It was also a little cheaper.

[Wayne SW/MO]

I have factory 7 & 8 weights.

[am4mu]

Good looking build! I'm a sucker for green and red.

[Jason R.]

Ya i need a new camera in a bad way. My fishing snapshot job just isnt up to taking good, detailed, up-close stuff. I think I am ok at the wrapping part. The finish part is not so hot usually. This time it turned out ok but I kind of footballed a few guides. I just need to do these things in a space with better lighting- being a student I always have to find some spot where my roommates wont tip the table over or something stupid. I think my next project will be a 2wt- don't need one, but then again I also don't have one...

[Wayne SW/MO]

Oh well nobody looks close at someone elses rod. It is how it fishes that really counts. The factory rods are very light for the money and have nice actions.

[rps]

I like your work. You did more than the minimalist thread I use now days. Think on using Permagloss. You can do 5 or 6 coats in the space of a day and wind up with an old school finish where the wrap is slick but has bumps from the thread.

[Jason R.]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. I havent tried anything but epoxy- used Threadmaster lite build on this on. I have used flex coat high build on all my others. I liked the Threadmaster- not sure if it was the brand itself or the fact that it was lite build. It leveled easily and bubbles came out fairly easily. I have seen rods with permagloss'd guides and it looks kinda cool. Not sure If I like it better than epoxy. My only problem is that I need to work in areas with better lighting- the garage of our little rental house is pretty dark. I think this rod will be functional and will fish like crazy but I'm not totally happy with the finish- kind of a perfectionist though. Also I think ill go with a primer coat next time.