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pjg131
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New member introduction

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Hello all!

I'm new here although I've already gleaned plenty of information from the forum and posts. I'm new to building bamboo rods and have been accumulating the supplies necessary to make my own blanks as I just finished a bamboo rod from a pre-made blank. I build furniture as well so most of the hand tools I have – allowing me to drop some coin and not let the startup costs sink me too much! I'm looking forward to talking with all of you and learning more about this great craft.

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Brian K. Shaffer
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Post by Brian K. Shaffer »

Pull up a chair - glad to have you.
" There's no such thing as a fly fisherman wholly satisfied with his casting performance. " ~ Jim Green (1971)
" Just once I wish a trout would wink at me. " ~ Brian Shaffer

Use the SEARCH for justification and reasoning.

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sodbank
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Welcome to the forum!

bellbird
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Post by bellbird »

Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy. Cheers.
Earl
....with the hope a fish will rise.

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SpringCreek
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Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your first rod!

Jim
Then as it was, then again it will be. Though the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea. - Led Zeppelin, 10 Years Gone

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bugslinger
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Welcome aboard from Steve in Seattle! Post some progress pictures.....

pjg131
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Post by pjg131 »

For sure – we just finished the first dip last week and I have two more dips before it’s done… gotta hide the imperfections and wrap overlaps with varnish, but it’s always a learning experience I think.

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