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Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
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Date: February 01, 2013 08:50AM
MY girlfriends grandpa dug out 3 old bamboo fly rods he had tucked away in the attick from his younger days last night. I thought to thinking that it would be a great birthday or christmas present for me to fix them up and maybe head out on a fly fishing adventure like he used to do. I've never fixed up a bomboo rod before and was wodnering if it needed any special care besides the normal guide, thread, and epoxy replacement.
I plan on taking off the guides to shine them up, put on new thread and then new epoxy. Is there anyway to clean up the varnish on the blank? or is it not worth the hassle? I appreciate the help! Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: February 01, 2013 09:04AM
The easy way ( but carefully) is to scrap the blank with a razor blade on the flats Try to keep it as flat to the flats as possible if you want to go crazy yo can run a block with 400 - 500 sand paper on it
Once clean Check in GOOD light Check for any twist in the blank They can be fixed with some heat untwist let cool several times Once the blank is clean you can either coat with Permagloss let dry the apply guides and finish Or Put the guides on wrap and then finish all at once Looks original this way No edges on the wraps Helmsman spar works well thinned and I dribble it over a almost vertical rod You may have to practice this A Google search will bring up a TON of info on building them Bill - willierods.com Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: February 01, 2013 08:02PM
You can also strip the varnish off with a varnish stripper or a citrus stripper. Be careful not to leave it on the rod too long. You may have to do it twice, but it is very effective, with no risk of cutting into the surface bamboo fibers which are the rods strength. Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
Chris Herrera
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Date: February 01, 2013 11:37PM
I don't know if this is something that would apply to your circumstance, but the value of desirable, old bamboo rods can be extremely affected by what you are discussing.
On the other hand, if they are no named, or he wants them redone regardless, then have fun! Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
Dennis Danku
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Date: February 02, 2013 02:12AM
Jon, Before you dismantle those rods could you post a few pictures so we can have a look at what you have. You just may be doing more harm than good . If you decide to go ahead with this project please follow Bills' advice and stay away from the epoxy too. Dennis J. Danku (Sayreville,NJ) Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: February 02, 2013 02:10PM
Glad you guys mentioned that i did not think of it
Thanks There is also a site that deals in older boo rods They may know how much it is worth Not that thse guys will not know [classicflyrodforum.com] Bill - willierods.com Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
gary Marquardt
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Date: February 03, 2013 11:12AM
Jon. shoot me a Pm and we can talk. Bamboo restoration/repair is a lot of what i do. I can walk you through the whole thing if you want. Just don't rip it apart yet. Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
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Date: February 04, 2013 04:02PM
Thanks for all the help! I got the rods on Sunday and have yet to open up the cases. There are three rods, which I believe are pretty beat up but I'm not to sure. I will post pictures later tonight.. Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: February 04, 2013 05:14PM
Open up the cases make sure they are dry Been in them for a long time Bill - willierods.com Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
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Date: February 04, 2013 08:37PM
Here are a few pictures... They seem to all be "South Bend" rods, don't know much about them but doing my research they seem to be nothing to special. Would still be fun to clean them up for him, I know he would love it. They have product numbers on it, I'll make sure not to scratch those off, would varnish stripper be ok with these rods?
Re: Bamboo Fly Rod Repair
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
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Date: February 04, 2013 08:38PM Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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