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.
I was re-setting a loose ferrule on an older orvis rod of mine and the welt came off of the bottom of a male ferrule. Who can I get just to replace a...
I am interested to know what treatments Forum members use on their wood reel seat fillers to protect them. I understand that the problem with varnish...
I rebuild some old bamboo rods for a local friend/dealer. Most are fairly low end and from the 1950-1970 era. When rewrapping guides, I normally used...
Thought I’d share a trout Spey I recently finished. It’s a 11’3 3/4 weight. Throws a 230 rio in touch (scandi) with ease. Taper was my own design and...
I once owned a rod with a grip I didn't like. It went from narrow at the reel seat to fat near the hook keeper. I thought to have a craftsman change...
Hi there I have emailed 3 places for bamboo at least 3 times without a response. I need to pick up the phone. Any recommendations where you buy good...
so...broke a 98 a the female ferrule tabs. do you rehab guys save the ferrule, grind out the bamboo, and reuse(on a slightly larger butt) or replace...
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