Thread: LAKE TEXOMA archives

It is a very tedious hobby but the results are worth the effort.

For a 2 piece rod wear damage not attributed to obuse occurs at the female end of the feral that joins the 2 pieces together. Typically the female end will crack or split preventing the 2 pieces from joining with enough structural integrity. As a means of preventing this tendency I place a 1" section of thread that matches the guide thread, both under wrap and attaching wrap over the female end of the feral. The thread and epoxy greatly strengthen the potentially weak joining of the 2 sections.

Progress on the spoons. As can be seen in the pic I am currently cleaning the paint from the exposed ends of the lure wire form so that terminal tackle may be attached. It is exceedingly tedious so I only do a few at a time. Usually while I am watching a movie.

Looking good. The only end I worry about is the one I tie to. I knock off what I can then put the flame to that end so the powder coat melts and gets smooth again; don't over cook it or it changes color...

I cant use powder paint sand get the same results.