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 Shrimpman
12/22/22 14:31
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 GrayHackleRods
05/25/22 13:34
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 Godfroy
03/24/21 10:49
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Last post by Kave
02/02/23 08:28
Work Bench Advice
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albertatroutguy »
07/02/19 13:00
Currently I have my Morgan Hand Mill on a couple sawhorses (see pic) and I'm tired of shuffling around the feet of the sawhorse. I was thinking of...
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Last post by saddlemaker
02/02/23 08:01
Stanley 9-1/2 adjustment issue
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So I find my Hock blade in a no-man’s land with regard to adjustment. One notch is basically all the way forward and the screw adjustment can’t make...
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Last post by joehudock
02/01/23 21:11
Chubb/Montague Fly Rod
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gmont12 »
01/31/23 18:57
Good evening! I acquired this Chubb or Chubb/Montague 9ft 3pc rod several years ago, and I'd like to restore it. It does have several things that...
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Last post by bugslinger
02/01/23 13:30
Tip top adhesive
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rfarq »
01/30/23 14:43
Hi all. Need to re attach tip top on 70’s era Orvis Impregnated Madison bamboo. I don’t know if there is a specific glue to use. Am a bit worried...
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Last post by jim royston
02/01/23 12:11
Orvis tube label
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Flyman615 »
01/31/23 16:52
Hello Fellow Forumers:
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Last post by Flyman615
01/31/23 16:52
dickerson 6611
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jimlucey »
01/29/23 17:24
hi folks ,
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Last post by jimlucey
01/31/23 14:09
Green silk
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Palakona123 »
01/31/23 08:13
I have a few rods that are whipped with dark green «elephant brand» silk. I have a few spools of the original silk, but would like to find a good...
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Last post by Palakona123
01/31/23 08:13
A couple one piece rods
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Bill T »
09/01/22 21:25
Was challenged last fall to make longer one piece rod for spring creeks in the Driftless region. Well I had other things going on for a while but...
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Last post by AlexX!!
01/30/23 11:12
Primer on hollow building
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3creeks »
01/29/23 02:33
Is there a basic introduction to hollow building somewhere that one can read as a beginner's guide? I purchased the scalloping attachment for my...
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Last post by 3creeks
01/30/23 08:15
silks
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jimlucey »
01/28/23 18:58
hi folks ,
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Last post by JoeBolt
01/29/23 20:11
Mills & Son bamboo rod Repair
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Woodpecker1999 »
01/29/23 11:07
I have a Mills & Son (Standard 3pc.) bamboo fly rod, It is in need of repair; guides to be replaced. I would like to have someone in my area...
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Last post by headwaters
01/29/23 11:17
Removing dark spots
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Palakona123 »
01/25/23 12:50
I have a few rods from the late 10s to the late 30s that I’m restoring, and as with most rods of this age, storage conditions and time itself has...
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Last post by Palakona123
01/29/23 10:30
Restore or Update South Bend
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I picked up a South Bend Model 346 one of the tip-tip was broken off an easy fix. the question is would it be better to change out the guide sizing...
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Last post by Santafecino
01/29/23 00:15
Very small English guides source
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wineslob »
01/28/23 12:38
Hey all I have a pre 1909 FET Dirigo that I need a few guides for. I measured the one tip (full length original guides) guides and I'm getting 3.4 mm...
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Last post by 3creeks
01/28/23 15:55
Delaminating bamboo
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jhcoffeebum »
01/24/23 16:37
I scarf tips as I need too but it’s hard to find the size tips in need. I was wondering if anyone has ever soaked extra mods and tips to take them...
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Last post by GetnThere
01/27/23 08:16
Heddon 13 2F 8ft split seam or two
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GetnThere »
01/31/22 21:47
Hello
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01/27/23 07:50
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