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bamboo fly rod
Posted by: sanford hochman (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: January 24, 2013 09:33AM

I am trying to help someone build a bamboo rod. We have the rod blank, and I wondered if there is any source information I can find to help me put the components on the blank. I am experienced at rod building with a graphite or glass blank, but have never built a bamboo fly rod. ALso a name or list of companies that work with this type of rod. I know Golden Witch is one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
Sanford Hochman

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Re: bamboo fly rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: January 24, 2013 09:50AM

You do it the same way you would put them on any other sort of blank. The process is the same. Finishing of the wraps is only different if you decide you don't want the high build look of epoxy. In that case you either apply the epoxy very thin for a more traditional varnish look, or use just a few coats of varnish, urethane or PermaGloss.

Bernard Elser penned a book called Fundamentals of Building a Bamboo Fly Rod that you might enjoy. While mostly about crafting the blank, it has some chapters on fitting out and finishing.

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Re: bamboo fly rod
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: January 24, 2013 09:56AM

A Google search will bring up a LOT of info Some good some Ask first
Building a bamboo rod - varnishing - lapping ferrules
here is one good bamboo site
[classicflyrodforum.com]

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/24/2013 09:58AM by bill boettcher.

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Re: bamboo fly rod
Posted by: sanford hochman (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: January 24, 2013 10:13AM

Tom & Bill,
Thanks for the information.
Sanford

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Re: bamboo fly rod
Posted by: James Newsome (---.244.204.207.client.dyn.strong-sf33.reliablehosting.com)
Date: January 24, 2013 10:21AM

Angler's Roost has a VERY high quality line of bamboo rod ferrules that do not need to be lapped. They fit perfect right out of the box.

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Re: bamboo fly rod
Posted by: Randolph Ruwe (---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: January 24, 2013 12:45PM

Probably one of the biggest considerations is to make sure the flats of the sections are perfectly lined up so the guides are properly lined up on the flats and with the reel seat.

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