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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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 penta-spey
04/18/24 07:43
Made a new rod lately version 1.2
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canerodscom »
05/13/09 02:38
Hi folks,
385 posts on the last thread seem to be plenty to me. The original thread is one of my all time favorites on the Classic Flyrod Forum....
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Last post by Shrimpman
04/10/24 23:10
MADE a new rod lately?
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fisheye444 »
01/06/08 18:26
A sister thread to Got a new rod lately . . .
Wondering if anyone is willing to share what they are working on at the moment - pics would be great...
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Last post by barebo
09/30/23 16:10
Scarf/splice
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Lew f b »
04/22/24 06:26
Here's the real story. I made a major boo boo and wanting to take an easy way out.
My butt section came up roughly 3 inches short. Please don't ask...
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Last post by trland
04/23/24 07:55
Some leftovers - glued
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Stockholm »
04/19/24 09:17
Hello everyone in the forum.
Does anyone have 25-30 cm of a glued split cane rod lying around unused?
I'm going to test a new type of oil for the...
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Last post by Anders Johannesson
04/22/24 14:41
Planing form supplier
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Don Andersen »
03/28/24 19:32
Folks,
I’ve been using planing forms for some years and have worn out two sets. Bought a set from Jeff Wagner and they must be harder than the others...
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Last post by sanderson
04/21/24 20:11
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Last post by dorenac
04/21/24 15:58
Bamboo rod repair
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David_lockknee »
04/17/24 22:08
Hello, about 8 years ago my grandpa gave me his bamboo fly fishing rob, he passed away about 5. I always wanted to fly fish but living in the city it...
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Last post by BSAGuy
04/20/24 15:41
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 jan96
04/19/24 23:34
Hook keeper strap
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daverson828 »
04/17/24 16:34
I noticed this hook keeper strap is lower on one side. Is the higher side intended to be secured on top of a layer of wraps, or is it just old and...
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Last post by fragmentum
04/18/24 21:32
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Last post by JHolton
04/18/24 17:05
Grip glue
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kenwey4534 »
04/15/24 05:20
What are folks using to glue the cork grip and reel seat to the bamboo shaft. I am currently using Titebond 3 but It is taking to long to cure.
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Last post by Shrimpman
04/17/24 20:39
Last and Last Varnish dip routine
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rufftrout »
04/13/24 07:29
Hi Everyone, I am in the homestretch on my first rod and have only had one minor disaster so far. I am now almost ready to dip using Last and Last...
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Last post by rufftrout
04/15/24 22:00
Vietnamese bamboo
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Lew f b »
04/11/24 06:26
Does anyone know of a source here in the U.S.?
I definitely want to give it a shot
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Last post by Peer
04/15/24 09:25
Reel seat to save.
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ff4trout »
04/13/24 19:36
Is this worth saving for a restoration? If yes what maker used it? Thanks
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Last post by Kave
04/14/24 09:49
First Kick at Rattan Grips
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herkileez »
04/02/24 18:12
After experimenting with birch bark and various materialsthis past winter, I decided to to try building rattan (covered) grips....definitely a...
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Last post by TallPineRods
04/11/24 13:51
Is it trash?
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MikeSchmidt »
04/08/24 10:07
Just received my Phillipson Paragon in the mail in less than ideal condition. Ignoring the sick feeling in my stomach, are there any parts worth...
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Last post by MGrallert
04/11/24 10:58
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Last post by mduval
04/10/24 09:03
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 RWHoffhines
04/08/24 13:25
Rod tubes - an "alternative approach "
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jan96 »
04/07/24 03:55
Over the years of my rod building I went through various stages of making rods and also protective tubes for them. In the early years I thought I...
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04/08/24 12:56
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