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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Made a new rod lately version 1.2
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canerodscom »
05/13/09 02:38
Hi folks,
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Last post by CDCdun
03/15/25 23:29
MHM USERS GROUP
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dorenac »
12/25/21 18:52
Have been out of touch with the Hand Mill Users Group if it still exists. The last time I accessed it was 8 or 9 years ago perhaps, but now I would...
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Last post by Rick Kruger
03/07/25 10:19
MADE a new rod lately?
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fisheye444 »
01/06/08 18:26
A sister thread to Got a new rod lately . . .
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Last post by jan96
12/08/24 03:56
Thread for EC Powell rod
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Salar4me »
03/17/25 10:50
Had to make some emergency repairs on an outing in the Adirondacks. What is the correct thread for the rod pictured below? It has taken a fair amount...
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Last post by Salar4me
03/17/25 10:50
giving up on Helmsman
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RWHoffhines »
04/03/24 11:09
What's up with this stuff? My latest gallon smells different, pull away from the corners, builds up on the wraps and will leave speckles on just one...
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Last post by RAZINGKANE
03/16/25 10:41
baginski beveler
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rufftrout »
03/12/25 14:59
If there is anyone in the New England / New York area that is using a Bagisnki Beveler could you PM me ?
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Last post by eapling
03/16/25 09:22
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Last post by SpringCreek
03/15/25 08:13
Nickel silver tubing
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jutmit »
03/12/25 18:31
I am looking for a source for nickel silver tubing for tip tops any help is much appreciated
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Last post by kermit
03/13/25 14:47
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Last post by mer
03/13/25 13:24
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Last post by bugslinger
03/12/25 20:59
My first attempt at refinishing
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Arrowflinger »
03/11/25 15:19
I had an old bamboo fly rod that needed some TLC. There were no markings on the rod so I have no idea who made. By the looks of the reel seat I don’t...
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Last post by bugslinger
03/12/25 18:43
Bluing NS Stripping Guides
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penta-spey »
03/11/25 15:58
I have some nickel silver framed stripping guides that I want to blue.
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Last post by eastprong
03/12/25 10:22
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Last post by BGreer
03/10/25 09:16
Thread
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splitcanenut »
03/08/25 11:37
Hello Folks, looking for a spool of orange/black Classic twist nylon thread (gudebrod or equivalent) in size A Anyone out there have one they can...
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Last post by Kave
03/09/25 19:39
Reel seat parts for Sage 580SFL
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Gorgefly »
03/08/25 11:50
Anyone know what reel seat this is? I need a replacement butt end cap and band and would love to know where I can get an original.
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Last post by Gorgefly
03/08/25 11:50
travel rod
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murmsk »
03/04/25 14:35
I am going to travel west and would like to take a flyrod along . I have and old SouthBend 323 3 piece 5Wt that isnt worth much but fishes nicely....
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Last post by ibookje
03/06/25 02:30
Hock A2 vs Veritas PM-V11 blades
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Begbie »
03/04/25 18:15
I’ve been using standard Hock HCS blades for many years. I bought a couple Veritas PM-V11 blades a few years ago and Hock A2s a bit after that. I’m...
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Last post by carl otto
03/05/25 07:12
Old rod for restoration
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ov10fac »
03/01/25 14:28
Was at a fish swap meet today and came across an old 3 piece Bamboo rod. Its had new eyes installed and it looks like the lower ferrule has been...
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Last post by headwaters
03/04/25 16:07
Planning Forms
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ov10fac »
03/01/25 14:53
I have followed the forum for a few years and have a few friends who fish bamboo. I have dabbled at restoring older vintage rods from the 30's and...
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Last post by henkverhaar
03/04/25 02:20
Heating and Pressing Nodes
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Rascal585 »
03/01/25 11:04
Are there any signs that you are using too much heat when pressing nodes with a heat gun? Also what temperature should I be setting my heat gun so I...
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03/01/25 19:16
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