Hi All,
Just signed up to try and learn abit more about rod building.
Started building rods a few years ago and then got too busy for the last couple of years, now i'm back into it.
Love getting out in the man cave with the heater going and the stereo or tv and potter around working on a rod or building something or other.
Cold wet and miserable here at the moment as it's winter, so what better place to be.
Hope to be able to learn something here or maybe someone might learn something from me (don't know what).
Just thought i'd say g'day and hopee you all have a great day.

I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon and a shot of Tequila.

Now a days the Tequila.really helps

Bill - willierods.com

Hi Garry,
Welcome aboard. This is a great site and there's stacks of info available, not just new posts. Check out the library and the search function on anything you want to know. Use "all dates" when searching and you'll turn up heaps. Don't be afraid to ask questions as no one here thinks they're trivial. Been an influx of Aussies lately and good to see another one.
Weather here isn't that flash this time of year but it's never too cold to go fishing or do some rodbuilding.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/07/2012 06:44PM by Col Chaseling.

G'Day Garry
I would just like to second Col's remarks

Regards Baz

Bundeena
NSW Australia

Lets keep the aussie theme going and i will third Cols remarks.

cheers....Ray

Yep make it four, g'day mate welcome aboard.

Cheers
Mark
Old Bar NSW

Welcome to the forum Gary.

Hey! Love your signiture "I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon and a shot of Tequila."

Think I can steal it? lol

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

Be my guest Raymond, i stole from someone else. ha ha

What a great site, every time i open it i learn something new and love the pics of all the different rods and ideas.

I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon and a shot of Tequila.

Hello all,
I am brand new to this site and I was wondering if any of you had an answer to a question I have. My grandfather was a huge surf fishing fanatic and used Calcutta bamboo to build his rods. The last two he built I helped him and learned how to do it, not as well as he did, but enough to get by. Was wondering if anyone knew where I could get some decent Bamboo to build a couple more, and also if anyone knows how to refinish the older ones I still have. I really appreciate any input you have!
Thanks
Mark