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10 years ago
colin leatherbarrow
As a past 'Hardy' tackle dealer and rod builder here in the UK, I seem to remember that the 'blanks' were branded 'FIBATUBE' which were made by Hardy Composites and sold at a different price point, as you could never purchase 'Hardy' branded fly rod blanks. The Fibatube blanks were a natural 'honey' colour, where the 'Hardy' branded RODS were painted a brown colour - maybe the same 'blanks'? - 'H
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11 years ago
colin leatherbarrow
Hi Guys, I have been using TM products for 5 years (the best) - my supplier Hopkins and Holloway (here in England) - sent me a sample of the TM1 product to try on rod repairs - unfortunately, I found it to be far inferior to the regular TM product - it held bubbles which were difficult to disperse, it did not 'level' like the regular TM and more important, it did not 'set-up' as well as regular
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13 years ago
colin leatherbarrow
Hi Roger, Thank' for the advice, Colin.
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13 years ago
colin leatherbarrow
Hi Barry, I am here in England and I require Gudebrod scarlet thread in A grade NCP, one ounce spool - can you ship to England? My local distributor has no Gudebrod products of any description. regards, Colin Leatherbarrow (Manchester, England)
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