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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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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 . . .
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 Godfroy
03/24/21 10:49
Masterline Poly
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canerodscom »
02/06/23 10:59
Hi friends
Have you tried the above names commercial grade polyurethane in rod making. We just did some floor work and there are a couple of...
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Last post by canerodscom
02/06/23 10:59
Leonard Ressurection
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Low Profile »
02/04/23 18:01
Picked up this at last Langs/Blanchards auction. Was a basket case and even worse when inspected back at the work shop. I'm not a professional rod...
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Last post by Caneghost
02/06/23 06:37
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Last post by Godfroy
02/05/23 14:09
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 gmont12
02/04/23 20:09
Latest off the bench
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mduval »
02/03/23 00:28
A 4/2, 8’0”, 6wt rod. Nodeless EVO 6, fully hollowed (no dams) with .090” wall thickness at the grip decreasing to .020” at the tip. All homemade...
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Last post by mduval
02/04/23 16:02
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 GrayHackleRods
02/04/23 14:28
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
02/03/23 18:34
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Last post by jeffkn1
02/03/23 09:10
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Last post by jeffkn1
02/02/23 20:56
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
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:
I'm looking to replace an Orvis tube label from the 1970s. Specifically, it's the green and silver label found on the grey...
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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 ,
could anyone please tell me the guide spacing and guide sizes of a dickerson 6611 ? i can't seem to locate that anywhere on the web ....
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Last post by jimlucey
01/31/23 14:09
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 ,
getting ready to wrap my first rod . thanks to the folks who have helped me along the way . good thing i'm never in a hurry ;) .
has...
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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
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