Superb video Snowman. It is great to see how you work with those beautiful materials and components. Like I already said, you are not just a builder but a rodsmith.
I’ve followed you on instagram for a while. Didn’t realize you had a RUclips. It’s a pity you stopped uploading. Unfortunately there almost zero rod builders on RUclips.
I’ve done two for the same client on heavy lifting rods (10-12wt) in pacific blue water. The intent was to fight hand fatigue. That I can understand. Beyond that keep in on the pro bass tour. It is open cell, so it picks up funk and slime. It also doesn’t transmit feedback like a denser closed cell structure, like natural cork. Finally, running primarily wild trout water, I want the rod to melt organically into the background. Nature and a beautiful wild fish need to be primary focus.
@@iamsnowman6812 I can understand that. I’ve built a rod with and EVA grip. I’ve not had the issue with it collecting any kind of funk. But, I also wipe it down generally after an outing. Simply for that reason. I knew it would just soak of all that funk. Ha.
I use three or four vendors. In recent sourcing great cork has been a little difficult. Most recently I’ve been buying direct from a family operation in Portugal.
Superb video Snowman. It is great to see how you work with those beautiful materials and components. Like I already said, you are not just a builder but a rodsmith.
Thanks again Robert. Just looking to make people think critically.
I’ve followed you on instagram for a while. Didn’t realize you had a RUclips. It’s a pity you stopped uploading. Unfortunately there almost zero rod builders on RUclips.
What’s your opinion on EVA? Do you work with it? Pros and cons?
I’ve done two for the same client on heavy lifting rods (10-12wt) in pacific blue water. The intent was to fight hand fatigue. That I can understand. Beyond that keep in on the pro bass tour. It is open cell, so it picks up funk and slime. It also doesn’t transmit feedback like a denser closed cell structure, like natural cork. Finally, running primarily wild trout water, I want the rod to melt organically into the background. Nature and a beautiful wild fish need to be primary focus.
@@iamsnowman6812 I can understand that. I’ve built a rod with and EVA grip. I’ve not had the issue with it collecting any kind of funk. But, I also wipe it down generally after an outing. Simply for that reason. I knew it would just soak of all that funk. Ha.
Where do you purchase your cork.
I use three or four vendors. In recent sourcing great cork has been a little difficult. Most recently I’ve been buying direct from a family operation in Portugal.
Is your butt cork grip epoxies or is it lacquered
Neither.