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Titelines »
07/29/21 11:54
Please read the description of what's allowed here. To wit:
A place for members who build, repair or work on rods and reels. Please tell us about...
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Last post by Titelines
07/29/21 11:54
Wood fly reels
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Hello, my name is Gary Whitlow I am new to this forum but not new to fly fishing. Almost 40 years ago when my grandpa passed away, I was left his...
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/12/24 22:07
Trutta Perfetta 3" Aluminum - new reel
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Hello Everyone!
Decided to update the thread...
It has been a long time since I was last with you... So many different things have happened in my...
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Last post by VRD
03/02/24 15:19
Jack B. Schneider fly rods
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RL Troutman »
02/27/24 18:26
I have been doing extensive research on Jack B. Schneider, his life and work, with the objective of writing a book about him. I have started writing...
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Last post by NorthBranch
03/07/24 09:38
Orvis 1874 Reel
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by
Holireels »
01/18/20 20:12
Decided to make a slightly larger sized Orvis 1874 reel to use on a bamboo with a modern line. Acquired three original reels, one from Royce...
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Last post by Webfly
02/20/24 10:18
What’s new in varnish?
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Rodney777 »
02/19/24 10:40
Getting back to making rods after a few years off. I emptied my dip tube when I moved because the varnish was gelled. Now I need to refill it.
I...
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Last post by eastprong
02/23/24 04:30
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Last post by mentorsteve
02/22/24 11:38
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Last post by donkeyhunter007
02/21/24 01:24
REC Components
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Carpenter Bros Rods »
02/14/24 20:43
Has anyone talked with REC lately or gotten an order? I can't seem to get anyone to answer the phone or emails. I have sent Ryan an email and left a...
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Last post by ffftroutbum
02/15/24 15:06
Ferrule Shrinking Tool
Replies: 14
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dave49 »
01/27/24 14:56
This tool is used to reduce a nickel silver female ferrule by a few tenths of a thousandth of an inch, improving a loose ferrule fit.
It is used...
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Last post by BigTJ
02/06/24 14:49
Trutta Moderna Titanium
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I have just started a very limited number of the full Titanium Trutta Moderna reels. I am doing two sizes: 2 3/4 and 3 reels. The reels should be...
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Last post by Oxbow
01/29/24 11:54
Ferrule Pin Punch
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I need to source a ferrule pin punch, I'm guessing pretty small. .030? I've poked a few out using a tiny brad nail but it seems a proper tool would...
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Last post by MGrallert
01/28/24 10:11
Dennis Stone Cascade 8ft 5wt-4
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Zoran »
01/20/24 22:18
Got my first bamboo rod few weeks ago.
Never had enough to buy something from Orvis, Winston or other great rod makers.
My friend offered to build...
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Last post by tapermaker
01/21/24 22:48
Bill Archuleta
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rudyc »
01/20/24 12:31
Hello,
Is Bill Archuleta still working on reels and if so, can I get a contact number?
Thank you
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Last post by Webfly
02/16/24 10:14
Help with this reel please
Replies: 2
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tightloops »
01/18/24 09:18
Hi guys. I recently acquired this lovely reel and plan to fish it. Firstly, does anyone know anything about it? I think it was a Young’s made trade...
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Last post by steeliefool
01/18/24 09:42
Brass S-Crank
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by
dave49 »
12/01/21 12:44
Recent project:
For additional pictures, see
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Last post by Crawfordes
01/11/24 19:56
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Last post by 3creeks
01/07/24 22:28
Fly reel or Boat Anchor?
Replies: 7
by
tarawa »
11/19/23 15:19
I finally finished my first reel and I may have to revisit it to lighten it up. It finished up at 12 ounces. A little heavier than my Fin Nor. I see...
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Last post by drbaits
12/24/23 14:15
R. Fogel - E.W Edwards No. 509
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BillF »
12/17/23 11:53
I have a bamboo rod with R.Fogel - E.W. Edwards no, 509 in script on the rod. There is a piece of paper attached to the tube that says Built 1906....
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Last post by Shrimpman
12/18/23 18:48
AJ Thramer & Son Rod Co
Replies: 28
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thramerrods »
11/07/23 22:13
Hmmm,
Back to building rods again after a stint in public sector employment. Unpleasant. For some reason bamboo never leaves the bloodstream and life...
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Last post by Heddon20
12/14/23 16:44
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