Re: [VFB] Casting a big or heavy fly

[Jerryphl9]

In a message dated 3/27/2006 17:37:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I’ve seen that happen.  One of my friends that builds rods told me if you do hit your rod with a fly to use superglue in the spot and that will help mend it.  It won’t make it look attractive but may keep it together.   I’m curious as to if the rod makers on this list agree??  I know it’s only a matter of time before I do this to my rod.  We love our clousers here. :) Speaking of which ....  I finally got to meet Bob Clouser at the last show I tied for.  Shortly after the show he mailed me a Clouser minnow he tied!!! He is a really nice guy I was so happy!  That fly will never see the water! Regards, Deb Deb:    I wouldn't trust it.  One of the two reasons I don't use heavy flies.  Depending on how hard you've hit it, you've created a weak spot in the blank.  The superglue may delay the day it will break but not prevent it from happening.  The only real solution, already mentioned, is to wrap the rod, at the point of impact and to either side of it.  If you can see a crack, then you need to wrap that.  Use the smallest thread possible, I would even think about using a tying thread, rather than the standard "A".  Try to find a color that matches the rod color or is close to it. Make a couple of light coats with a flexible rod epoxy.  It won't be pretty but the rod will be functional thought the action will be different.     Jerry C "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."