delaminated fly rod sections

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SKIPFOTO
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delaminated fly rod sections

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Does anyone have trouble with repairing a delaminated bamboo fly rod? I am new to this subject but I watched Matthew Drafts videos on "Proof fly fishing" and noticed he was using a toothpick to open the section of delamination. I took the idea a bit further by using plain old Bamboo skewers. The idea being that the bamboo grain runs parallel to the length of the skewer, so you can shave thinner and thinner pieces to open the damage area wider and wider. It now becomes easy to insert the adhesive of your choice to bring the damaged rod back to a usable condition.
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Anything fine enough and with enough strength to keep the seam open a little will work. Shaving the skewers was a good way to go. Hopefully, the strips came back together without a glue line, when bound up.

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Here are pictures of the restored rod tip. I used raw silk thread to reinforce the delaminated areas. I think it has restored the original strength. There is a closeup of the silk bindings. I consider it not bad for my first attempt. There are lots of mistakes with the wrapping, but I am getting better.


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As good a first go as any! ;) Have you cast or seriously flexed it yet? What glue did you use? I bet it will fish just fine.

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I use sewing pins with large heads. Works very well and have never had to use reinforced wraps of silk. I sure wish people would dry their rods before rushing to the “watering hole”.

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