PowelB-taper copy
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PowelB-taper copy
#1I may want someone to make me a copy (clone) of an E.C.Powel B-taper rod. Are there any recommendations as to who I should work with to get one?
Re: PowelB-taper copy
#2You could try Eugene Powell (http://www.ecpowellrodco.com), E.C. Powell's great grandson. Not sure how many rods he's making, but they're definitely in the E.C. Powell style.
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Re: PowelB-taper copy
#3Though not a direct answer to your question...you might hunt the internet to see if there is an AJ Thramer B taper clone for sale anywhere.
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#4I agree. I had a B-taper, 8-foot, 2/2, by AJ and it was an excellent Powell clone.DireWolf53 wrote:Though not a direct answer to your question...you might hunt the internet to see if there is an AJ Thramer B taper clone for sale anywhere.
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Re: PowelB-taper copy
#8Gene is not making rods these days. Perhaps if you’re a long time customer he’d do some work for you but his timelines are very very long as he really just doesn’t do it any more.16pmd wrote:You could try Eugene Powell (http://www.ecpowellrodco.com), E.C. Powell's great grandson. Not sure how many rods he's making, but they're definitely in the E.C. Powell style.
You might try Jim Clarkson at Raptor Rod works. He has the few remaining original EC Powell blanks available. PM me if you need his contact info.