11-19-2004, 02:28 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Tubing is definitely a "learn by doing" thing. Every new lesson stays with you, but you can get frustrated along the way.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most of us learn the hard way...WHAT GOES IN, MUST COME OUT. Hitting the coffee heavy on the way to the water and then a couple of cold ones while on the water, and you will feel the need to "download". The colder the water, the faster your kidneys seem to work.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The waders and "riding up" thing I am assuming means your pants or sweat pants. I pull my socks up over the bottom of my britches before putting on the waders. You can also use a big rubber band. For colder water, I have a pair of "wader pants" that have a stirrup in them, to help hold them down while you pull up the waders. And, as has been suggested, good old duct tape will do the job, as will thick masking tape.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Rod racks need to be installed and adjusted before you hit the water. After you have made and used a few, you get a feel for what is needed. Until you do, it is guesswork and adjustment until you get the rods to ride just the way you want. As TN2 suggests, be sure to leave a few extra inches of cord to allow for tightening or loosening the rack, to get it just right. Once you have it set, you usually don't have to worry about it again. You can cinch up the knots and even heat weld the nylon together with a lighter to keep the knots from coming undone. Just be careful where you aim the flame. Don't wanna burn a hole in the air chamber.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Keep on keepin' on, and let us know if you need any immoral support.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most of us learn the hard way...WHAT GOES IN, MUST COME OUT. Hitting the coffee heavy on the way to the water and then a couple of cold ones while on the water, and you will feel the need to "download". The colder the water, the faster your kidneys seem to work.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The waders and "riding up" thing I am assuming means your pants or sweat pants. I pull my socks up over the bottom of my britches before putting on the waders. You can also use a big rubber band. For colder water, I have a pair of "wader pants" that have a stirrup in them, to help hold them down while you pull up the waders. And, as has been suggested, good old duct tape will do the job, as will thick masking tape.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Rod racks need to be installed and adjusted before you hit the water. After you have made and used a few, you get a feel for what is needed. Until you do, it is guesswork and adjustment until you get the rods to ride just the way you want. As TN2 suggests, be sure to leave a few extra inches of cord to allow for tightening or loosening the rack, to get it just right. Once you have it set, you usually don't have to worry about it again. You can cinch up the knots and even heat weld the nylon together with a lighter to keep the knots from coming undone. Just be careful where you aim the flame. Don't wanna burn a hole in the air chamber.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Keep on keepin' on, and let us know if you need any immoral support.[/#0000ff]
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