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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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 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
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
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 BigTJ
04/18/24 10:54
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
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
04/11/24 13:45
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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Last post by jan96
04/08/24 12:56
Grandpa's Gateway
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elcarlstono »
01/17/24 10:16
Hi, first time poster here. The reason I am here is that I recently inherited my grandfather's Gateway Special bamboo rod. From the limited research...
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Last post by elcarlstono
04/08/24 09:07
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Last post by AnglersCane
04/07/24 21:06
Variegated Wraps on a Phillipson
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johnrivera »
03/27/24 20:01
Hello,
I'm trying to restore a Phillipson Paramount ... cool rod ... 8'6 ... 3/2 ... it has variegated wraps that appear gold/black ... some of the...
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Last post by fragmentum
04/07/24 12:18
Making cork grips
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jmcj1984 »
04/03/24 21:57
Do make them on or off the blank and why you like that way thanks for the info
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Last post by Tim Anderson
04/06/24 15:39
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