This board is for discussing the repair and restoration of bamboo fly rods, makers discussion and construction techniques relating to same. Examples would be different techniques or methods used by restorationists and makers.
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Last post by Canewrap
02/22/24 16:37
rewrapping
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steve heintz »
02/09/24 13:43
i am looking to have my Fred Devine rainbow fly rod re wrapped, it was handed down to me 25 years ago and needs a little TLC. can anyone suggest a...
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Last post by Brier549
02/22/24 09:26
Dip and drip tube withdrawal rate
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chawri364 »
02/11/24 08:16
New to the notion of using these applications, and the minutes per inch obviously matters, down to two decimals to some I've seen!
Slower withdrawal...
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Last post by bluesjay
02/22/24 01:01
Micro Ferrules
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DeanRip »
02/21/24 05:51
Morning guys,
I am looking to make a rod with micro ferrules. So I have two questions:
1. Can they be used on rods as large as 6wts?
2. Where can I...
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Last post by DonT
02/21/24 18:18
Painted cork grips…..
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flyguymt »
02/17/24 14:11
Probably a dumb question (or 2), often I see cork grips covered in “paint, ” is that stuff lead based, latex, acrylic or some alien substance from...
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Last post by jeffkn1
02/20/24 11:49
Need help badly
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SKIPFOTO »
02/15/24 09:33
Attention: All that may be able to contribute
I have posted a message on this forum in hopes of finding others that have a kinship with others that...
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Last post by bambooflyrodsrecycld
02/19/24 22:36
Dark Maple
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Twice »
02/18/24 15:57
Got my hands on a piece of 24”x3”x1” roasted curly maple. I think the correct name is torrefied maple. I’ve never seen anything like it before.It...
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Last post by MattZilliox
02/19/24 15:19
Repairing a Butt End with Dowel Rod
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SKIPFOTO »
08/27/21 07:23
I have a project of repairing an old bamboo fly rod where the bamboo went about halfway to the reel seat and had a wooden sleeve over the bamboo for...
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Last post by SKIPFOTO
02/19/24 14:34
Titanium ferrules
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Godfroy »
01/16/23 16:05
This is an extension of a topic which arose earlier, elsewhere.
Titanium ferrules
Facts - titanium is about half the weight and twice the strength...
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Last post by Tom Smithwick
02/19/24 09:38
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Last post by jpershke
02/19/24 07:44
Block plane
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oneculm »
02/17/24 23:03
I have been asked to make a few rods again and I had given my old plane's to a friend. No problem just go to Amazon and get a couple. I like low...
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Last post by oneculm
02/18/24 09:12
advise on whether to rebuild
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murmsk »
02/15/24 10:49
So I have an older H & I rod that is in need of some help I am wanting a rod to fish. I lawn casted it it seemed ok but im no expert. the bamboo...
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Last post by murmsk
02/17/24 11:53
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Last post by SKIPFOTO
02/17/24 10:46
REC Components
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Carpenter Bros Rods »
02/14/24 20:43
Has anyone talked with REC lately or gotten an order? I can't seem to get anyone to answer the phone or emails. I have sent Ryan an email and left a...
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Last post by ffftroutbum
02/15/24 15:06
Gorilla Glue over Varnish
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Ngreen3616 »
02/13/24 17:03
I used gorilla glue for the finish on my blank (20ish coats) and have since wrapped the guides and varnished the wraps. I have seen references to...
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Last post by Ngreen3616
02/15/24 13:55
Faded Ink
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Timemender97 »
02/15/24 07:45
Hi,
I am currently restoring a WM Granger Special. The stamped logo is almost completely faded on either side, both the WM and Granger special...
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Last post by Timemender97
02/15/24 07:45
Restore vs. Repair?
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oldatheart »
02/14/24 12:12
Looking for some honest opinions here.
I have quite a backlog of old rods. Some of them are old junkers in poor condition—Montague, Union Hardware,...
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Last post by oldatheart
02/14/24 17:08
Shellac: Amber versus Blonde
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Shrimpman »
02/11/24 23:55
Hello,
For those who use shellac as a CP, does the blonde normaly darken the thread less than amber?
I ask this because I got a bag of blonde flakes...
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Last post by Shrimpman
02/12/24 11:59
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Last post by jeffkn1
02/11/24 11:03
Need Lathe Help!
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oldatheart »
02/08/24 15:13
I have a Bolton Tools 7 x14 mini lathe that's out of commission and I can't find anyone to help me repair it. Here's my best description of the...
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Last post by oldatheart
02/09/24 10:20
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