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Question for Paducah Michael
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A recent post for wrap colors for a H-I Lucky Strike sent me to the Restoration Handbook . I see that red # 20 is indicated but upon referencing the...
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Last post by PaducahMichael
02/25/08 13:10
Guide spacing Gierach Clark Best 8652
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Why is it that so many guide spacing charts I've found, including Rod DNA, seem to land ferrules for 8 and 8 1/2 foot rods on the ferrule station?...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
02/24/08 06:35
Ferrule-bamboo junction problem
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Invulgar »
02/19/08 08:25
Gentlemen:
I need an informed and unbiased opinion. I am in the inspection period of a very beatiful and considerably expensive (for me at least)...
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Last post by adam trahan
02/23/08 14:07
Amherst Silk and Cork
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hopkintoncane »
02/23/08 06:29
I have a 8.5 3/1 Amherst Pelham in nice, restorable condition and I would like to completely restore and fish it, thread appears red and white,...
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Last post by aparramoure
02/23/08 12:33
Hardy Reel Seat End Cap Issue
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kstrout »
02/20/08 11:11
I am looking for some help with a Hardy rod that seems to have a problem with the reel seat end cap - every foot of every reel that I own will not...
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Last post by kstrout
02/23/08 12:32
Heddon Bamboo
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Donat67 »
02/21/08 14:58
My friend has come up with a Heddon Thorobred 3pc #14-81/2-2F-HDH or E with these markings. It has a bad ferrule on the butt end connecting the...
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Last post by Donat67
02/23/08 08:02
Thread/silk question
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Liakhov »
02/20/08 13:03
I'm new to making rods, haven't made any rods yet, but moving forward little by little. I know that one of the most popular threads for wrapping is...
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Last post by Liakhov
02/23/08 07:49
Head Cement for CP
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by
Trout120 »
02/20/08 09:58
Can head cement for fly tying be used as a color preserver for silk/nylon??
Thanks,
T120
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Last post by eastprong
02/23/08 06:00
Gillum Labels?
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Wally Murray »
02/21/08 20:51
Does anyone have any decent artwork depicting Pinky Gillum's rod tube labels?
Mine are all chewed up and half gone.
Wally.
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Last post by Wally Murray
02/22/08 18:09
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Last post by ActionJack
02/22/08 15:56
Snake Guide Weights -- Update
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eastprong »
02/15/08 18:36
I acquired some PacBay single foot wire snakes and have added them to the comparison:
Size Snakebrand Lite Wire Reg Wire SF #4 2.7 2.4 4.2 #3 1.9...
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Last post by Gnome
02/22/08 05:10
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Last post by baetisrodhani
02/21/08 10:20
What is wrong with brass??
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by
oldfishbrain »
02/17/08 08:03
When it comes to making ferrules and reel seat hardware brass is much more convenient than nickel silver. It machines beautifully, is cheap and easy...
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Last post by bulldog1935
02/21/08 05:33
Single foot guide ?'s
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adam trahan »
02/10/08 08:11
Just curious. I've never built a rod with single foot guides, haven't paid much attention to and don't know where to get them. I'm going to build a...
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Last post by adam trahan
02/20/08 19:15
ferrules too tight - help
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by
bolduccraneman »
02/20/08 09:42
hey guys,
just got a new rod and ferrules are too tight - thougth i'd get some advice before attempting anything - they are just fitting a little...
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Last post by rlnunleycom
02/20/08 19:01
Heddon #20 Reel Seat
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APagley »
02/20/08 06:50
Need a replacement Reel Seat for my 81/2' Bill Stanley's Favorite. Also some tip tops that look original. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks fo...
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Last post by APagley
02/20/08 06:50
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Last post by pmag
02/20/08 03:55
Reel seat finish
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by
BigTJ »
02/18/08 06:31
Does anyone have any recommendations for a super tough reel seat finish over wood? I am looking into alternatives for polyurethane varnish. I like a...
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Last post by Zenkoanhead
02/19/08 09:33
just finished one
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stephen kiley »
02/19/08 00:14
this is based on a dickerson 6611 6'6 for a 4wt. also check the forsale board thanks steve sorry i should of put this under made a new rod
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Last post by thegubster
02/19/08 06:43
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02/19/08 05:35
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