Trying to make some rod sleeves...

smcnatt9 · 06-21-11, 12:44 PM

using expandable braided sleeving(ie: techflex) but not sure what size to use? Instead of buying store made sleeves at $5 to $8 I think this will work perfectly. Planning to buy about 100 ft, cut to size and close the end with like some hot glue. It comes in sizes from 1/8" to 1" but I think the 1/2" would slide over the eyes on most baitcast rods, any thoughts?

bamabassman · 06-21-11, 04:51 PM

i'd go witht he 1/8' myself. post up some pics when you get it done please.

Jrob78 · 06-21-11, 07:48 PM

The rod sleeves I have are about an inch wide, closed and flat.

BigBassin144 · 06-21-11, 08:17 PM

The store bought ones I have around around an inch as well. Stick Jacket brand lists the max diameter of the rod at 1-1/4" and with a circumference of approx. 3-7/8", their diameter is 1-1/4" I don't think 1/2" would make it past most stripper guides.

Measure your largest rod guide around the blank and guide for the circumference. Divide by ~3.14159 to find the diameter. I'd then step up to the next size so they're not overly tight.

Definitely let us know how this turns out and posts pics!

BB

bamabassman · 06-21-11, 08:41 PM

sorry.i thought you were talking about how wide the web was. gang i am really tired tonight.

smcnatt9 · 06-22-11, 09:40 AM

I appreciate the information! BigBassin, I can't say I've used "pi" in a few years but I'm looking forward to getting an accurate measurement so thanks. It sounds like 1/2" might be too small so I'm thinking about buying a 10ft section of 1" for a few bucks and testing it out. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it goes with pics.

smcnatt9 · 06-30-11, 10:34 PM

I must say I'm absolutely pleased with how the first one turned out. I opted to purchase a 100 ft roll of 3/4" PET braided sleeving from a car audio supply company online. I paid $28(s&h was included) and once it arrived I cut a 6ft section to fit over a 7ft baitcast rod. I heated up the rod tip end with a very advanced Bic disposable lighter

and added a few office staples to hold it in place. The sleeve slid over the guides effortlessly and I folded the reel end, outside in. The only issue is when removing the sleeve the reel end tends to get caught up a little bit, so I need to work that out somehow.

They also make this sleeving in "clean cut" which supposedly doesn't fray when cut with scissors. That would probably solve the above but oh well. I should be able to get around 16 sleeves total out of the roll so at $1.75 apiece ya can't beat that. Considering a few weeks ago I nearly lost my mind trying to get a rod out that was tangled deep inside the rod locker. So as long as they hold up I'll be calling it a success!

BigBassin144 · 06-30-11, 11:10 PM

Very cool, glad it worked out for you. I might have to see if my local car audio place will sell me a piece. They'll usually sell stuff like that, which a lot of other places won't. I've gotta pick up a wiring harness for my new-to-me stereo anyways, so I'll be in there.

BB

Bassboss · 07-01-11, 12:19 AM

Awesome! That's an awesome idea ya got there, I'll definitely have to try that out.

bamabassman · 07-01-11, 03:46 PM

looks great man. althoguh i don't know if i could buy a BIC lighter......will a ZIPPO work as good? hahahaha!!! for real though awesum!

06-21-11, 12:44 PM	#1
smcnatt9 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6	Trying to make some rod sleeves... using expandable braided sleeving(ie: techflex) but not sure what size to use? Instead of buying store made sleeves at $5 to $8 I think this will work perfectly. Planning to buy about 100 ft, cut to size and close the end with like some hot glue. It comes in sizes from 1/8" to 1" but I think the 1/2" would slide over the eyes on most baitcast rods, any thoughts?

06-21-11, 04:51 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i'd go witht he 1/8' myself. post up some pics when you get it done please. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-21-11, 07:48 PM	#3
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	The rod sleeves I have are about an inch wide, closed and flat. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

06-21-11, 08:17 PM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	The store bought ones I have around around an inch as well. Stick Jacket brand lists the max diameter of the rod at 1-1/4" and with a circumference of approx. 3-7/8", their diameter is 1-1/4" I don't think 1/2" would make it past most stripper guides. Measure your largest rod guide around the blank and guide for the circumference. Divide by ~3.14159 to find the diameter. I'd then step up to the next size so they're not overly tight. Definitely let us know how this turns out and posts pics! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

06-21-11, 08:41 PM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	sorry.i thought you were talking about how wide the web was. gang i am really tired tonight. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-22-11, 09:40 AM	#6
smcnatt9 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6	I appreciate the information! BigBassin, I can't say I've used "pi" in a few years but I'm looking forward to getting an accurate measurement so thanks. It sounds like 1/2" might be too small so I'm thinking about buying a 10ft section of 1" for a few bucks and testing it out. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it goes with pics.

06-30-11, 10:34 PM	#7
smcnatt9 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6	Update...Trying to make some rod sleeves... I must say I'm absolutely pleased with how the first one turned out. I opted to purchase a 100 ft roll of 3/4" PET braided sleeving from a car audio supply company online. I paid $28(s&h was included) and once it arrived I cut a 6ft section to fit over a 7ft baitcast rod. I heated up the rod tip end with a very advanced Bic disposable lighter and added a few office staples to hold it in place. The sleeve slid over the guides effortlessly and I folded the reel end, outside in. The only issue is when removing the sleeve the reel end tends to get caught up a little bit, so I need to work that out somehow. They also make this sleeving in "clean cut" which supposedly doesn't fray when cut with scissors. That would probably solve the above but oh well. I should be able to get around 16 sleeves total out of the roll so at $1.75 apiece ya can't beat that. Considering a few weeks ago I nearly lost my mind trying to get a rod out that was tangled deep inside the rod locker. So as long as they hold up I'll be calling it a success! Attached Images

06-30-11, 11:10 PM	#8
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Very cool, glad it worked out for you. I might have to see if my local car audio place will sell me a piece. They'll usually sell stuff like that, which a lot of other places won't. I've gotta pick up a wiring harness for my new-to-me stereo anyways, so I'll be in there. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-01-11, 12:19 AM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Awesome! That's an awesome idea ya got there, I'll definitely have to try that out. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-01-11, 03:46 PM	#10
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	looks great man. althoguh i don't know if i could buy a BIC lighter......will a ZIPPO work as good? hahahaha!!! for real though awesum! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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