after trying some other epoxy (5 min, 20 min, 30 min, different manf.), i heeded flechero's advice & got some Threadmaster.

in fact, after having my email come back, i called the number listed online & talked w/Andy Dear (the owner.)  had a really good conversation, he actually talked to me, a customer, as if he cared! ...& i think he did!

well, today, i finally covered some guide wraps w/Threadmaster & WOW!

let me tell you, i'm so green in this thing til it would take me a year to be a novice, but, they actually looked GOOD!   ..i'm telling you, from a "babe in the woods" greenhorn, try it, you'll like it, or, as Ish said, "get you some of this!"

FWIW - Correct email - andy@lamarfishing.com

That's awesome!! You're hooked now!!!! No turning back... now you need to buy some blanks and components so you don't waste all that liquid gold!!

It's like looking at your thread through glass, isn't it?!! Your post is just like mine after my first try with threadmaster. ...lol It really is great stuff. Here's the best part... each time you use it, it gets even easier and you pick up little tricks each time to make the next time better.

Andy is a super nice guy! Before I ever bought from him, I called with some questions and we ended up getting into an hour long discussion on the ins and outs of rodbuilding, and fishing in general.  Not many people are willing to spend that kind of time with a customer.

Andy said it actually continues to cure for like 72 hours so even though it feels hardened after 8, be easy with it and try not to fish with it for 2-3 days, just in case. (although I have only made it 3 days, twice so far!) ...lol

Too funny... I'm sitting on the edge of my seat typing this - I'M FIRED UP FOR YOU!!!! And I have a new CTS blank on the stand, right behind me waiting for the guides to be taped on.

Did you get any cork from him?  

sorry it took so long to reply

i've been FISHING!   :)

but, back to the threamaster, yes, it's like GLASS. it really looks good.

and, no, i didn't get any cork, but, i did get a few little incidentals & am sure i'll get some other things later >>>i need EVERYthing! LOL    ...but, hey, you know how you eat an elephant.....a little bit at a time.  

i've also been going back tonite reading the posts by you & reelmech & now that i'm doing some of the things you were writing about, it's beginning to soak in a little.

thanks guys