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 Lars
01/15/25 04:26
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 CDCdun
01/14/25 16:35
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
Bi-color Reel Seat hardware
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Oxbow »
01/18/25 13:38
Hello everyone. Sometimes you find black and silver reelseat hardware on older rods but not too much. I have pictured two examples here - an Edwards...
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Last post by Oxbow
01/18/25 19:39
Where to get bamboo
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Jonwtsb »
12/13/21 19:09
Trying to get into bamboo rod building and just wondering where I can get some bamboo every when I have looked is out of stock or they want 120$ for...
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Last post by joehudock
01/17/25 16:42
Rods made from various hardwoods.
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JPaden »
03/13/16 20:36
I might be in the wrong board and let me know if this should be taken else where. I have a question. Has anyone here made a fly rod from a hardwood?...
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Last post by mer
01/17/25 14:48
Varnish Polishing
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Random Casts »
01/14/25 09:22
So no matter careful we are while fishing our bamboo rods we/I always manage to accumulate light scratches and mild abrasions in the varnish.
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Last post by oddsnrods
01/15/25 14:02
Cork Repair
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Random Casts »
01/13/25 11:29
Several years ago I received a rod that was for the most part in excellent condition. The varnish with the exception of a few minor and superficial...
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Last post by eastprong
01/15/25 13:47
3 piece 7' taper?
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I was given a piece of LoO (forgive the lack of proper Vietnamese punctuation) by a fellow local maker. It's 28 , no nodes. I'm not sure there is...
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Last post by DonT
01/13/25 13:17
Any makers in Portland Or region?
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Rodney777 »
02/22/24 16:59
Since I’ve moved down from Seattle, I wonder if anyone else down here is making rods and interested in a meet and greet.
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Last post by Rick Kruger
01/12/25 19:29
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01/12/25 12:15
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Last post by cutthroatkid
01/12/25 08:50
Tonkin and Lồ ô bamboo comparison
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jan96 »
04/01/24 04:40
My rods #169 and #170. Made to the same taper, 6'6''#4-5. All the components are the same, homemade nickel silver ferrules, stainless steel snake...
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Last post by AlexX!!
01/11/25 13:26
Varnish Cracks
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Random Casts »
01/10/25 15:01
I’m probably coming late to the party again but here goes anyways.
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Last post by Pterrano
01/11/25 08:59
Good source for silk for Heddon 13
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dadof6 »
01/10/25 18:28
Can anyone recommend a good silk thread and source for a Heddon 13? I’ve always used Gudebrod that I purchased from a local retailer but sadly...
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01/10/25 18:28
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01/09/25 13:41
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01/09/25 12:52
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01/08/25 15:23
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Last post by Rick Kruger
01/08/25 10:21
Thank you Per Brandin
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Bill T »
01/02/25 21:09
After reading Per's book on EC Powell became curious about Powell tapers. I had cast some Powell rods and thought they were nice, but wondered how...
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01/07/25 10:21
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