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How to Add Color Preserver to Gold Leaf: Custom Rod Building
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to properly apply color preserver to gold leaf on your next custom fishing rod build.
Equipment used during this video:
Flexcoat Color Preserver: mudhole.com/products/flexcoat-color-preserver?variant=34416776642693
1 oz. Plastic Mixing Cups: amzn.to/3hToPQp
Disposable Nylon Brushes: amzn.to/3WCKPhl
Red Sable Brushes: amzn.to/3XIUuG7
----- About ReelBlue Custom Rods, LLC -----
After 24 years of military service I decided to pursue my passion and build something I could call my own. That something is ReelBlue Custom Rods, LLC. Located in the great Pacific Northwest, ReelBlue Custom Rods is a Veteran owned company building unique, high performance custom fishing rods. I work with each customer one-on-one to ensure I meet their requirements with the goal of building you the rod you have always wanted.
This channel is where I will share my custom builds, travel experiences, how-to videos, and my fishing expeditions.
Please subscribe if you like what I am doing and stay tuned.
New content every Monday.
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3D Six Color Chevron Fade Wrap - Part 2: Custom Rod Building
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In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to prepare for and create easy horizontal chevron fade wraps with six different colors of thread to achieve a 3D looking wrap on your next custom fishing rod build. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission. Equipment used in this video: Create an Amazon Business Account: amzn.to/3Ri6NVj CRB Burnis...
3D Six Color Chevron Fade Wrap - Part 1: Custom Rod Building
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In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to prepare for and create easy horizontal chevron fade wraps with six different colors of thread to achieve a 3D looking wrap on your next custom fishing rod build. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission. Equipment used in this video: Create an Amazon Business Account: amzn.to/3Ri6NVj CRB Burnis...
Kayak Fishing: INSANE Bass Bite
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Crushing some great size Largemouth bass. Love fishing overcast days with the Rage Tails by Strike King. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission. Equipment used in this video: Strike King Rage Tail Craw (California Craw): amzn.to/3Yq415M Join this channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/channels/l6B7TpjOaJn1fH-mecWoqQ.htmljoin A...
Bass CAN’T Resist This Lure (Final Bass in July)
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Bass CAN’T Resist This Lure (Final Bass in July)
Enhancing Your Custom Rods with Handcrafted Decorative Trims and Inlays
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Enhancing Your Custom Rods with Handcrafted Decorative Trims and Inlays
Full Box Wrap Tutorial: Custom Rod Building
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Full Box Wrap Tutorial: Custom Rod Building
Box Wraps: Rod Building Decorative Wraps
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Box Wraps: Rod Building Decorative Wraps
Full Cross Wrap Tutorial: Custom Rod Building
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Full Cross Wrap Tutorial: Custom Rod Building
Titanium Gaff Hooks: Custom Gaff Building
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Titanium Gaff Hooks: Custom Gaff Building
Unleash Your Creativity - MULTI COLOR CROSS WRAP: Custom Rod Building
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Unleash Your Creativity - MULTI COLOR CROSS WRAP: Custom Rod Building
Next Level Rod Finish Review: Custom Rod Building
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Next Level Rod Finish Review: Custom Rod Building
Shimano Baitcaster Maintenance
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Shimano Baitcaster Maintenance
Tips for Perfect Reel Seat Maintenance
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Tips for Perfect Reel Seat Maintenance
🇮🇳 Mastering Intricate Weave Wrap Designs: Custom Rod Building
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🇮🇳 Mastering Intricate Weave Wrap Designs: Custom Rod Building
🇨🇦 Mastering Intricate Weave Wrap Designs: Custom Rod Building
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🇨🇦 Mastering Intricate Weave Wrap Designs: Custom Rod Building
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🇲🇽 Mastering Intricate Weave Wrap Designs: Custom Rod Building
Adding a Hook Keeper to Your Fishing Rod
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Adding a Hook Keeper to Your Fishing Rod
3D Four Color Chevron Fade Wrap: Custom Rod Building
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3D Four Color Chevron Fade Wrap: Custom Rod Building
Mastering Horizontal Chevron Wrap Designs: Custom Rod Building
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Mastering Horizontal Chevron Wrap Designs: Custom Rod Building
Tales from My Fishing Journal
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Tales from My Fishing Journal
Create a Custom Bait Net: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
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Create a Custom Bait Net: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
How to Make an Abstract Wrap: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
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How to Make an Abstract Wrap: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
How to Tie Off Decorative Wraps: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
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How to Tie Off Decorative Wraps: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
3D Black & Gold Chevron Wrap: Custom Rod Building
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3D Black & Gold Chevron Wrap: Custom Rod Building
Create a Custom Bait Net: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
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Create a Custom Bait Net: Expert Tips for Rod Builders
The Secret to a Stunning Custom Rod: Fading Other Colors With a Versa Thread
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The Secret to a Stunning Custom Rod: Fading Other Colors With a Versa Thread
The Truth About Hitena Versa PINK Thread: Custom Rod Building
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The Truth About Hitena Versa PINK Thread: Custom Rod Building
Korkers Swift Sandal: Wet Wading Shoes
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Korkers Swift Sandal: Wet Wading Shoes
The Secret to a Stunning Custom Rod: Fading Other Colors With a Versa Thread
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The Secret to a Stunning Custom Rod: Fading Other Colors With a Versa Thread

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @montana1636
    @montana1636 6 годин тому

    Ocean sunfish

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 5 годин тому

      @@montana1636 - yes it is, and thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @Joefishing
    @Joefishing 8 годин тому

    ☠️

  • @RodneyJohnson-dj9oz
    @RodneyJohnson-dj9oz 21 годину тому

    Good morning do you have a video, doing the layout on 3 colors, figuring out the rod diameter to place your marks

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 годин тому

      Measuring Rod Diameter - Diamond Wrap - Wrapping Techniques ua-cam.com/video/3jMnYjE-dd8/v-deo.html

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 годин тому

      Hope this helps, and thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 годин тому

      Spiral / Barber Pole Decorative Wraps: Custom Rod Building ua-cam.com/video/NhJlWYdyLF8/v-deo.html

    • @RodneyJohnson-dj9oz
      @RodneyJohnson-dj9oz 11 годин тому

      @@reelbluecustomrods TY you provide a bunch of information

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 11 годин тому

      @@RodneyJohnson-dj9oz - very welcome.

  • @Alastor-r9j
    @Alastor-r9j День тому

    Power wrapper lol I have 2 only time I use it tho is for dragon wraps or guides deco wraps I take the belt off and hand spin as well

  • @everytingstaken
    @everytingstaken День тому

    The 2 different currents is insane!

  • @everytingstaken
    @everytingstaken День тому

    Sunfish!!

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods День тому

      @@everytingstaken - indeed it is. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @gonepostal1995
    @gonepostal1995 День тому

    Shark

  • @trapnut
    @trapnut 2 дні тому

    Do you have a more recent review on this finish John?

  • @homecaresolutions467
    @homecaresolutions467 2 дні тому

    If you could only use one epoxy what would it be? Trying to find a good epoxy

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 2 дні тому

      @@homecaresolutions467 - I use a few different ones, but I really like U-40. Thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @homecaresolutions467
      @homecaresolutions467 2 дні тому

      @@reelbluecustomrods you are definitely my favorite rod builder on here

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 2 дні тому

      @@homecaresolutions467 - thank you very much. That means a lot, and I appreciate your support.

  • @theduck9939
    @theduck9939 2 дні тому

    That is what you get when you cross a halibut with a Marlin

  • @IshmatIst
    @IshmatIst 2 дні тому

    Full video?

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 2 дні тому

      @@IshmatIst - unfortunately not. This was just a short I made. Thank you for watching and commenting though.

  • @trapnut
    @trapnut 3 дні тому

    Thanks John. I just had a failure with a decal that curled up after putting finish on it. I will take your advice and let it sit 24 hours prior to finishing.

  • @Fishing-rain-shine
    @Fishing-rain-shine 3 дні тому

    Is a freaking shark

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 3 дні тому

      @@Fishing-rain-shine - unfortunately you are incorrect. It’s a pacific sunfish, also known as a mola mola.

  • @DavidHorvath-nf3vf
    @DavidHorvath-nf3vf 3 дні тому

    Shark

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 3 дні тому

      @@DavidHorvath-nf3vf - no sir it is not. Thanks for watching and commenting David.

  • @mypubesinurdooby1773
    @mypubesinurdooby1773 3 дні тому

    It’s a mer-man

  • @FISH-WERNER-OUTDOORS
    @FISH-WERNER-OUTDOORS 3 дні тому

    Well sir that’s a blue gill😂😂😂

  • @saltsea9499
    @saltsea9499 4 дні тому

    Mola

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 3 дні тому

      @@saltsea9499 - you are correct. It is a sunfish (mola mola).

  • @tahoeellis7941
    @tahoeellis7941 4 дні тому

    Sun fish

  • @trapnut
    @trapnut 4 дні тому

    Looks like a pacific sunfish

  • @theduck9939
    @theduck9939 4 дні тому

    So John for any bulk under raps I use my power wrapped. That includes my guide wraps. I found that it makes things much quicker after using a hand wrapper for many years. But for The Deco part I still leave it on the power rapper but spin it by hand.

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 4 дні тому

      @@theduck9939 - that is a great way to do 🦆 and agree that it saves time. I just choose to wrap all my builds by hand for now. Part of the story if you will.

  • @scot7619
    @scot7619 4 дні тому

    Power wrapper? Lolll. Just got one, and it's been a game changer.

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 4 дні тому

      @@scot7619 - no power wrapper for me Scot, but thank you for watching and commenting.

    • @charlietuth4902
      @charlietuth4902 3 дні тому

      That sure puts the WP (well played) in power wrapper

  • @veerakulchawweiyng6583
    @veerakulchawweiyng6583 5 днів тому

    ได้

  • @larrycarr2171
    @larrycarr2171 5 днів тому

    Instead of a razor blade , try using an exacto knife with a handle.

  • @JacobWeidle
    @JacobWeidle 9 днів тому

    Hello John, I enjoy your leaf wrap videos. I’m wanting to make a couple ice fishing rods but I can’t find a chart for guide spacing. Any advice for me?

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 9 днів тому

      @@JacobWeidle - thank you Jacob and I’m glad you enjoy them. As for the guide spacing, there is a couple options. Depending on the rod length, I would use about five guides and bend the rod to see where you want to place them. I also believe that some of the ice guide kits come with spacing chart, but I cannot remember. Hope this helps.

  • @matthamilton4677
    @matthamilton4677 9 днів тому

    I learnt how to do tie ends easier now that's what I learnt thankyou, am only new to this and I'm using old rods and stripping them down and replacing the guides atm. Thanks for the tips

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 9 днів тому

      @@matthamilton4677 - you are very welcome Mathew, and thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @DelandoMassey
    @DelandoMassey 10 днів тому

    What’s the best rod to use for catfishing big flatheads at a pay lake

    • @DelandoMassey
      @DelandoMassey 10 днів тому

      Casting rod to be exact

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 10 днів тому

      @@DelandoMassey - it honestly depends, but American Tackle makes some great twice rods for catfish.

  • @garymiller-ed4bn
    @garymiller-ed4bn 10 днів тому

    Does the color preserver hold the gold leaf down

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 10 днів тому

      @@garymiller-ed4bn - not initially Gary. Before I added the gold leaf I applied a coat of gold leaf size and let it try for about 30 minutes. Then applied the gold leaf, and then the next day added some color preserver over the top. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @garymiller-ed4bn
    @garymiller-ed4bn 10 днів тому

    Hey John, I've been trying to access you live videos live. I thought there was one Thursday 9-19th. let me know if possible.

  • @jimnycricket2322
    @jimnycricket2322 10 днів тому

    Where did you get this tape?!

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 10 днів тому

      @@jimnycricket2322 - Mudhole has them. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @Google_Time
    @Google_Time 11 днів тому

    Hey John, really enjoy your videos question why would you put color preserver on the gold leaf? Apologize if you mentioned it and I missed it thank you.

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 11 днів тому

      @@Google_Time - great question and I add it to help stick directly down some of the fizzy pieces on the top and to help preserve the color of the gold leaf over time..

  • @michaelduvall7783
    @michaelduvall7783 11 днів тому

    Great job John 0:26

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 11 днів тому

      @@michaelduvall7783 - thank you and thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @TheKill678
    @TheKill678 11 днів тому

    I know exactly where you’re at based off of that tunnel. Dash point state park

  • @atatterson6992
    @atatterson6992 12 днів тому

    Why the release?

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 12 днів тому

      @@atatterson6992 - great question and I can’t remember. Either it was a native coho, or I forgot to bring the fish bag. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @dimakim-n6c
    @dimakim-n6c 12 днів тому

    Williams Steven Rodriguez Matthew Anderson Robert

  • @RohitSormaes-t6j
    @RohitSormaes-t6j 15 днів тому

    Anderson Frank Hernandez Carol Lee Scott

  • @ronfrederick9983
    @ronfrederick9983 16 днів тому

    Looks great dude. I think I will try something like this on a rod for my wife.

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 15 днів тому

      @@ronfrederick9983 Thank you and glad to hear you are going to try it. Please feel free to let me know how it turns out.

  • @DavidHorvath-nf3vf
    @DavidHorvath-nf3vf 17 днів тому

    Well, looks like something might might be interested in building. I just would like to know the specs of the rod and the grips and all that stuff that you built your rod with.

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 днів тому

      @@DavidHorvath-nf3vf - I have to keep some secrets 😂😂😂. The rod is a medium-light, fast action, 6’8” blank with Fuji guides and American Tackle handles.

    • @DavidHorvath-nf3vf
      @DavidHorvath-nf3vf 17 днів тому

      @@reelbluecustomrods thanks John. That’s a very nice set up.

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 днів тому

      @@DavidHorvath-nf3vf - thank you David.

  • @Gofish163
    @Gofish163 17 днів тому

    Lovely👏🏼🥰🇺🇸

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 днів тому

      @@Gofish163 - Right. Great LMB Personal Best for just starting bass fishing this year. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @DavidHorvath-nf3vf
    @DavidHorvath-nf3vf 17 днів тому

    Nice job John and Catherine that is a nice fish John I need to know more about that Rod

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 днів тому

      @@DavidHorvath-nf3vf - thank you David and what do you need to know about it?

  • @TFLN
    @TFLN 17 днів тому

    Nice!

  • @Sorry-qt8op
    @Sorry-qt8op 18 днів тому

    Damn, that's a nice largie, love the combo 😎👌

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 17 днів тому

      @@Sorry-qt8op - thank you and I’m glad you like the combo.

  • @diox8tony
    @diox8tony 18 днів тому

    Fishing rods? what is this?...all your names/descriptions just say "rods", and i have no idea what you've built here.

  • @The_Privateer
    @The_Privateer 18 днів тому

    It looks a lot like electroplated rebar.

  • @Rayfamilyadventures
    @Rayfamilyadventures 18 днів тому

    Nice work! We are about to build our first custom rod love watching your videos!

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 18 днів тому

      @@Rayfamilyadventures - glad to hear it guys and thank you for the feedback on my videos. I appreciate your support to the channel.

  • @trapnut
    @trapnut 19 днів тому

    For those big underwrap like you are doing I like my power wrapper. I do a lot of guide wraps by hand

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 18 днів тому

      Yeah, a power wrapper would definitely make this long wraps elastic little easier, but doing them by hand is my thing. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @trapnut
    @trapnut 19 днів тому

    John I just got a couple of spools of that Hitena thread from Joe at HFF

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 18 днів тому

      HFF?

    • @trapnut
      @trapnut 18 днів тому

      @@reelbluecustomrods yep Joe Haywood has a place in Taylor Michigan called HFF custom rods it’s a pretty good sized shop that has a classroom and they do classes as well

  • @tomroper9867
    @tomroper9867 19 днів тому

    John, thanks for the dragon scale video. Always great work! When you laid down the dots at 3/4 inch and came back with your thread, how many dots did you skip on the first second and last pass before you came back to cross them...thanks!

    • @reelbluecustomrods
      @reelbluecustomrods 19 днів тому

      @@tomroper9867 - thank you Tom and I skipped one dot going down and back, and then covered those on the second pass. Hope this helps.