Batson RCLB70L.

[Owen]

Heading off for a weeks fishing at the end of the month so I did this one up for the lippa
I really like the action on these blanks for livies or for pickets like lippa. The e-glass tip gives is nice and sensitive and they lock up solid when loaded into the graphite section
Anyway the grips have yellow bands, the seat is a Fuji with gold trims and the guides are alps stainless
Thread is bullards black. I have bullards blue metallic under the paua to enhance the blue in that and the gold is Madeira metallic
The spiral wrapped multi colour is a special I have been trialling
Butt cap is a Japanese domestic product that was a gift from a great builder over there
Epoxy is bullards DII
Love how clear this stuff is but still coming to terms with how it flows and working time
I'm used to using thread master and every epoxy has to be treated differently



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[sid_fishes]

Owen, that looks like a real work of art. the butt cap is what ive been looking for , for so long. was that from "G". is that the first blank you have used from batsons? would like to hear your thoughts on their range of blanks
enjoy the weeks fishing

ian

[Owen]

Ian
I have had an RCLB80M for a couple of years
Great blank but the length makes it awkward in a covered boat
I also have a couple of light blanks I'm yet to build on
Drop in one arvo if you want a feel


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[monowai1]

[QUOTE=Owen;1326214]
Epoxy is bullards DII
(Love how clear this stuff is but still coming to terms with how it flows and working time
I'm used to using thread master and every epoxy has to be treated differently)
Owen I've just ordered Bullards D11 and waiting for Sylvia to recover from surgery before she sendsit.What is the problem with flow and working time
Love the work on the rod though.As usual a masterful job
Cheers
John

[sid_fishes]

ive been using the D11 stuff now for a while and i reckon its great, crystal clear strong and its levelling is second to none. a couple of things i changed was the rotation of which i apply it and then give it a couple of faster rotations while i,m moving from guide to guide.... but thats me
Owen , i might just pop in if its not to late 1 nite

ian

[Owen]

There is no problem with the DII
Far from it
It's just that every epoxy must be handled slightly differently to get the best results
Thread master likes to be warmed before mixing and applying. But this seems to make DII set up a little faster. Not a huge amount but a difference

When most people say they like one epoxy or another it's usually because it worked the way THEY apply epoxy

I can name 4 or 6 top builders who all get top results with one or another epoxy which to me says that there are many good ones available
When someone bags the same epoxy they use with such good results it says that person didn't adapt to the requirements of the epoxy. I struggle with thread master light, but the problem is me not the epoxy. Thread master standard goes on easy for me because I'm used to it
Neither are as clear as the DII




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[Willo]

Real Classy Bulid Owen
Yellow inlay ring on grip and Gold really compliment one another

Willo

[trout head]

It has all been said . very nice sir .

[Mark Fisher]

Nice work Owen. Like you, I have really gotten used to Thread master but I have also ordered some of the D11 to give it a try. You are right about every epoxy having its own quirks. Most these days are exceptionally good but I still refuse to use the old Erskine epoxy many still use today. As long as they go on clear, stay clear for as long as possible and set up in a few hours, I'm happy.