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Last post by Titelines « 07/29/21 11:54

by 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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07/29/21 11:54
New Website

Last post by Webfly « 01/31/23 21:26
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by sniper-g » 01/30/23 14:34

I have finally made a website to showcase my 4-piece bamboo rods made with bamboo ferrules. 2 tips of course. Please check it out. cgbamboorods.com...

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Last post by Webfly
01/31/23 21:26
Retro Reel Build: Julius Vom Hofe Perforated

Last post by Holireels « 01/30/23 23:49
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by Holireels » 12/11/21 21:18
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I was recently inspired to start a new retro-reel project: Julius Vom Hofe perforated fly reel. While thinking about it, I received my new ORCA Nov...
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Last post by Holireels
01/30/23 23:49
what paint is good for a used reel

Last post by bluesjay « 01/03/23 19:23
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by narcodog » 01/03/23 17:03

The probably has lead paint, use caution. When I refinish a reel I use Brownell's Alumnahyd (sic).

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Last post by bluesjay
01/03/23 19:23
JW Beveler information

Last post by sanderson « 01/08/23 08:41
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by sanderson » 01/03/23 09:11

I'm not sure where to post this query, but I need a part for my JW beveler. I've emailed JWflyrods and mail comes back due to bad address. I've also...

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Last post by sanderson
01/08/23 08:41
Prices increasing (mine) 2023

Last post by munsey w « 01/02/23 08:08
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by RWHoffhines » 12/14/22 12:49

I have not increased my price since 2006.

The increases in just...rod tubes alone have made a significant increase simply unavoidable. Starting Jan...

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Last post by munsey w
01/02/23 08:08
Index Guide

Last post by steeliefool « 12/31/22 20:53
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by Kono » 12/29/22 16:43

I am rebuilding a South Bend Model 346 were both tips are broken off. I have checked the line weight will be low 7. I am going to update this rod to...

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Last post by steeliefool
12/31/22 20:53
CLASSES in Hex, Quad or Penta

Last post by kermit « 12/24/22 08:35

by kermit » 12/24/22 08:35

Make your own bamboo fly rod. Your choice in Hex, Quad or Penta. Bamboo fly rod classes are available starting in the Spring. Please contact me to...

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Last post by kermit
12/24/22 08:35
Anyone Making Perfect Style Reels?

Last post by jimlucey « 01/16/23 06:56
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by Vaughanwilson3022 » 12/23/22 16:20

Is anyone making perfect style plate wind reels similar to Hardy Perfects in trout size reels besides Chris Henshaw and Matt Zinkgraf?

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Last post by jimlucey
01/16/23 06:56
Ferrule Question

Last post by jim royston « 12/23/22 10:11
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by Flyguy24 » 12/22/22 18:47

I am in process of trying to refinish an old Winchester 6045 and am in need of a ferrule. I am kinda new to this and don’t know all the terminology...

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Last post by jim royston
12/23/22 10:11
SMITH Pentalux --- www.pentaluxrods.com ---

Last post by Brier549 « 12/15/22 09:34
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by Pentalux » 02/11/08 15:02
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SMITH Pentalux

Now building Pentalux bamboo fly rods. Primary casting plane (flat with guides on it) is that of a quad (92 degree strip) braced by...
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Last post by Brier549
12/15/22 09:34
Lou Feierabend 5 strip tonkin cane blanks

Last post by jmcj1984 « 12/08/22 19:41
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by Boudin18 » 05/09/22 15:53

Lou was a close friend of my family and a lifelong fishing partner of my father-in-law. Before he passed, he gave my FIL all of the remaining 5 strip...

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Last post by jmcj1984
12/08/22 19:41
JW Young Pre-war 3" Painted Fly Reel

Last post by fefferje « 12/06/22 22:13
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by George Carson » 12/06/22 15:01

Does anyone have a spare screw to hold the spool on this reel or know where to get one? Its just like the one on this website labelled as 1C

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Last post by fefferje
12/06/22 22:13
SHOP RATE $

Last post by Canewrap « 12/03/22 12:11
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by kermit » 02/04/22 17:41
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I was asked what my shop rate is to make miscellaneous stuff like nickel silver reelseat hardware, ferrules, agate guides, etc. For me to set up my...
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Last post by Canewrap
12/03/22 12:11
Trutta Perfetta 3" Aluminum - new reel

Last post by SpringCreek « 11/28/22 13:27
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by VRD » 12/30/20 10:50
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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 SpringCreek
11/28/22 13:27
Plant to Rod

Last post by bambooflyrodsrecycld « 11/27/22 03:33
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by bambooflyrodsrecycld » 06/27/22 03:53

Plant to Rod

Plant to Rod is a lens into the world of rod building and fly fishing with bamboo, disclosing the process of repair and recycling - to...

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Last post by bambooflyrodsrecycld
11/27/22 03:33
Making it all : rod / reel / line

Last post by Tangiersound714 « 12/16/22 20:50
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 11/15/22 05:44

Easy enough. Make the reel.. the rod.. the silk line.
Add in the leader and fly.

Anyone make it all - just for the accomplishment ?
Many have graced...

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Last post by Tangiersound714
12/16/22 20:50
"Perfect" Multiplier

Last post by eotr « 11/10/22 17:54

by eotr » 11/10/22 17:54

Latest project from my shop...

This is a big one specifically custom designed for fanatic spey fisher. 4.27 Wide / 3.75 Dia. / 16.5 oz.
S-handle RHW...

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Last post by eotr
11/10/22 17:54
Question for rod makers regarding ferrule sizes

Last post by BGreer « 11/11/22 11:43
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by jeffkn1 » 11/10/22 09:56

Do three piece rods of the same length and the same two ferrule sizes, all take the same line weight and perform similarly?

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Last post by BGreer
11/11/22 11:43
power bevel rougher to start a quad practices

Last post by 3creeks « 11/08/22 17:29
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by scota » 11/06/22 16:57

Curious as to what quad makers are doing with regards to roughing strips with a power beveler?

Special cutter heads for a quad on the power...

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11/08/22 17:29

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