How to Make Reel Seat Ramps the Quick and Easy Way
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- Опубліковано 30 жов 2022
- In this video I demonstrate how to make a reel seat ramp the quick and easy way for your next custom fishing rod build.
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Thanks John, looking forward to doing one of these ramps on 2 builds I have going now.
Awesome and glad to hear it. Thank you for watching and commenting as well. 🙏
You are a genius, I have been looking for a reel seat ramp tutorial for a really long time finally found it thank you
Shameel - glad to hear you found and enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting as well.
Hey John, what a faff a ring of 1/4" masking tape saves the mess on the seat then just use epoxy to build up a lovely collar perfect every time and finished without all that uneven collar to worry about, thought you yanks where good.....lol
Yes you can most definitely do that, but either way they both work. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Have not seen building a reel seat ramp before. Thanks John nice vid.
You are welcome Craig, and thank you for watching. Always appreciate the support.
Great vid. I have never thought of that. Will definitely try it out on my next build. Thank you for showing that method. Looks great.
Thank you Steve and thanks again for watching. Happy Halloween 🎃
Great video! You gave me a bit of knowledge I haven't seen, but wanted to learn. Appreciate it!
You are very welcome Tom and I’m glad you appreciate it. Thank you for watching and commenting as well.
I learn neat stuff on your channel that I never thought I would need, but may come in handy someday if I wanted to try it.
Thank you CL G. I appreciate the feedback, and am glad to are getting useful information from my videos. Thank you for watching.
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All this time I wondered how it was done, I tried it and came out beautiful, yes epoxy a light coat before wrapping a thread, I did mettalic blue with a gold trim , thank you!!
You are very welcome and I’m glad you found my video. Thank you for watching and commenting Tito.
Thank you 🙏
You are welcome Jeff, and thank you for watching.
Really Good video. Well done. If I may I would like to suggest a second step before you begin wrapping thread. If I feel my ramp isn't smooth enough I usually apply a coat of Flex Coat to help soften any divots that may be present. I gotta say, you do some great work. really appreciate your channel.
Thank you David and I appreciate your feedback and step recommendation. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year.
Another great tip, John! A way to save a bit of money and add a custom approach.
Agreed and thank you commenting Jason. I truly appreciate the support.
Continued support
Wow John kind of like a handmade winding check. I don't think it would be for me because me and propaste don't get along that good. LOL thanks for the information man appreciate you for sure.
No worries, and thank you for watching. Always appreciate the support.
I use Propaste with size D colorfast 353 and I have a difficult time trying to up my ramp as John explained. On my next build I will use plain nylon non ncp.
@@jscamry - thank you for commenting and watching Jason. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Should I make my Ramps before my decorative wrap ?
I would make the ramps before the threat wrap in a hat area of the rod, yes.
You can eliminate all those peaks and valleys if you mold it w your finger covered in alcohol. Makes for a smooth ramp and shaped the way you like.
Thank you William and I am aware. I’ve used both alcohol and water to smooth them out before. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Just came across this video. Really nice technique! Are you using the quick dry paste also do you recommend size D thread. Thanks again John!!
Hey Tom, I’m glad you found it and that you appreciate it as well. Size D for the reel seat ramp? If so, yes I do. Thanks again for watching.
5 minute gorilla glue epoxy works great with some pigment. Pretty it up with threadmaster later works well, too.
So you mix the pigment in with the gorilla glue? If so, that is an interesting technique. Thank you for watching and commenting.
You have to work fast. Put in on the dryer. It looks like one of those swirled bowling balls. I put a couple colors in usually. Cover with epoxy when finishing the thread. Evens and smooths things out.
@@samhennies6493 - interesting Sam, and thanks for sharing in the community tab.
Just few some on a rod last night. Red and black pigment. My brother is a Nebraska Conhusker fan and wants those colors. Should’ve used more black. When I cover in epoxy it will be more black. Fun to play with options.
@@samhennies6493 - Yes Sam, it is fun playing around with them to see the different patterns you, and I’m sure your a looks great. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Do you let the paste set at all before doing this I tried it with fresh mixed propaste and it was way too sticky it all wanted to peel off on the popsicle stick
No John, you don’t. I just apply the paste and then wet my finger to smooth it out. Hope this helps.
Are you concerned about the finish getting on the reel seat gasket? I’ve been told the finish and silicone from the gaskets don’t do well?
No I am not concerned about it Ched, and thank you for watching and commenting.
Hi can you tell me what the multi colored wrap is made of?
Yes, it is a tensile wrap and you can watch the video on it here.
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Please let me know if you have any more questions.
@@reelbluecustomrods thanks for answering and so quickly too! Your videos have helped me alot
@@harrelldwiggins3593 - your very welcome Harrell and I’m glad you find the videos useful. Again, thank you for watching.
What's good brotha I live in wa state also I wonna build 3 rods for salmon and steel head fishing mostly shore based what lengths and and brands would u recommend. These will be my first builds.thanxs to all that answers
I prefer 8’6” MHX salmon blanks.
You’re spreading the epoxy the hard way. Get the base amount on it, then put it on the dryer and go ahead and put a thick glob on it. Use a blow dryer to spread it on the highest setting. It’ll pull all the bubbles and give you a silky smooth finish.
Thank you, and I have done it that before, and it does work. I just prefer to do it this way now. Thank you for watching and commenting.
That ramp gives me OCD...
Me too, that’s why I finished it after taking the photo for the thumb mail. Thank you for watching.