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Heddon/south bend NOS tips available
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cheffy »
11/26/07 07:15
I didin't want to put this on the F/S board yet.
I ran into a guy over the weekend who had some new either South Bend or Heddon tip for sale. Story...
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Last post by Hardy Guy
12/03/07 14:11
Rod grips...
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MontyMontana »
12/02/07 09:53
Not sure what the problem is...however, the cork grip on two (2) of my bamboo rods, one Orvis and one Heddon#17 have both gotten very soft and...
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Last post by fishbum
12/02/07 16:44
Orvis ferrules
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fingernail »
12/01/07 18:36
Was curious to see if anyone had any laying around that they might want to sell.
Thanks!
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Last post by fingernail
12/02/07 16:36
upgrading the spacer
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Chartist1 »
12/01/07 08:16
I just bought a 1950 FE Thomas Bangor rod with a black ebonite spacer.....I plan to just fish this rod. The ebonite spacer is hideous.....How easy...
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Last post by Nympher1
12/02/07 12:46
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Last post by asullivangarner
11/30/07 11:58
Oil-protected planing form.
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thegubster »
11/24/07 16:28
Gents,
I have received a nice, used Bellinger planing form that arrived a little oiled up (kerosene or ??) for protection, I'm sure. I was curious...
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Last post by imdbatt
11/29/07 18:21
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Last post by HexaMaineiac
11/29/07 14:37
Banty Rod Guide Spacing
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AKSalmo57 »
11/27/07 15:36
Greetings,
Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas regarding the spacing of guides on Banty rods between 6'-6'3 ?
Thanks,
Rick Bilak
Anchorage,...
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Last post by aparramoure
11/29/07 04:01
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Last post by lstshkr
11/28/07 22:10
What do you use for color preserver?
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KC Rob »
11/26/07 13:49
What do you use for color preserver on silk if you don't want translucent wraps? Any specifics on thinning, timing and number of coats (as well as...
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Last post by HERMES2069
11/28/07 03:47
Gillum taper under construction
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by
fisheye444 »
11/26/07 07:26
Latest efforts on this 7'9 Gillum built as a Christmas present. Seat is walnut and wraps are B&W Jasper with black tipping and antique gold accents...
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Last post by HFR53
11/27/07 18:38
A question about intermediate wraps
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Hi,
I was wondering what builders and people smarter than I about taper thoughts on what intermediate wraps would do to a rods action. Slow it down?...
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Last post by WA
11/26/07 17:46
Broken Phillipson Peerless
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Gatorbyte »
11/18/07 11:06
I'm looking and hoping for a chance at anyone having an upper section for 7' 2/2 Phillipson Peerless. I was a bit careess today and broke a tip and...
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Last post by Gatorbyte
11/26/07 16:57
Removing Varnish from Cork Grip
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baunvivant »
11/24/07 09:14
Any suggestions on how to remove varnish from a cork grip. The last person to varnish the rod laid it on really, really, thick including the entire...
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Last post by drbaits
11/26/07 16:47
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Last post by bruce howell
11/26/07 05:54
cork-to-cork repair
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freestoner »
11/24/07 22:26
what's the best glue to use on a repair like this? The break is cork, clear through.
I have some Titebond III on hand, but I don't know if it's...
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Last post by aparramoure
11/25/07 03:59
broken tip
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by
caddisfly777 »
11/16/07 17:25
One of my sons customers broke his tip and was wondering if there was anyone in Spokane, WA who repairs bamboo so he can get it scarfed.
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Last post by caddisfly777
11/25/07 03:23
intermediate wraps
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by
poolhopping »
11/21/07 08:42
just getting started on an old hi rod. i am trying to stay as close as i can to original but there are definitely not enough guides so plan to add...
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Last post by BruceHandley
11/24/07 06:11
Last & Last varnish
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aparramoure »
11/22/07 05:32
Where are you folks that use last and last varnish getting it, your local paint store?
Thanks in advance.
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Last post by eastprong
11/23/07 02:33
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11/22/07 07:00
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