Thanks Paul for the suggestion. I will make the contact.
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Can you help me find the best supplier(s) of reasonably priced bamboo flyrod blanks that come varnished with ferrules installed? Have neither money nor time to make my own blanks but would really like to know supplier sources of well made, well tapered blanks. Rediscovering the world of bamboo flyrods... slower but with great nostalgia! Thanks for any help.
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Thanks Tom... I will check it out.
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Want help with Spine finding/ guide spacing on NFC 805-4 Iconoglass Fly Rod Haven't built one of these before. Is finding the spine important? And what about guide spacing/ size for this 8' 5 wt. fly rod? Any suggestions for guide sizing, spacing? And wrap thread sizes. And difference from usual graphite rods, or go silk and lighter? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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I WANT TO BUILD A NORTH FORK LMX (FASW 1106-4) 11' flyrod.... but can't find GUIDE SIZES. I HAVE THE GUIDE SPACING, BUT NEED THE SUGGESTED GUIDE SIZES... CAN ANYONE HELP? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
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Thanks Herb and Tony..... Tom this rod is not about money... but sentimental value of something my father fished for years. I want to honor that. But does anyone know if "The Classic Fly Rod Forum" still exists?
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Curious about the provenance of my father's old Bronson bamboo rod, 9', 3 sections, model 330-9. It is in bad shape but is it worth refurbishing? I suppose sentimental value only. Tip section has lost male ferrule, other two ferrules rusty, but still work. Wonder what color wraps it had originally ? Blank needs old varnish taken off, various mid-wraps (to hold it together I suppose
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Building lst bamboo flyrod with Payne 97 taper. Does anyone have some suggestions for guide size and spacing of the Payne 97 taper?
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Robert: I want to make it nice but for fishing. I make my own grips but bought the reel seat....burled wood, downlocking NS band, Using Pac Bay light wire chrome plated guides and agate stripper guide. ns plated. But were there ever suggested guide spacing for the Payne 97 taper? Or does it depend upon the builder? Thanks to everyone giving me some
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I've just bought my first bamboo blank, a Payne 98, 7', 4/5 wt. Any tips on building this rod would be appreciated. Since this is a new blank, does it still need decorative wraps as old bamboo rods all had? What is best guide spacing/ sizes for this rod? And is linseed oil a good finish for this rod? And is Flexcoat Light ok for finish for all guide wraps?
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Phil: NO, not building to display but just for fun and occasional friend or charity @#$%&.
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THANKS EVERYBODY...... I will try contacting Siskiyou Aviary again and see what they can offer. Has anyone worked with Feather Emporium in Wisconsin?
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Tom....I've tried Siskiyou Aviary and never gotten a response. Any other sources?
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I have recently gotten into the art of feather inlays but lack good sources of exotic feathers. Can anyone suggest sources of small exotic feathers, particularly for inlaying on flyrod blanks? Has anyone ever feather inlayed a trout fly on a flyrod blank? Please point me to source material, articles, techniques and feathers.
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Thanks Donald.....I've tried them but hope to see some other options with extra fine capes.
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Does anyone know a good source of Jungle Cock capes with beautiful nails? Smaller nails...better. Or the nice shoulder pins (orange, yellow)? Want to use the nails in inlays for rod blanks.... but don't want to pay higher prices. Any source in US? or UK? Appreciate any leads. Thanks
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Sam Slack Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Help! Help! What will protect signage ink on > graphite rod blank? > After doing my best signage with Dr. Ph. Martin's > iridescent Gold, I coated with Flexcoat CP and > the CP dissolved my ink! What do I do now? > Help!
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Flexcoat CP again. Should I just put Dr. Martin ink on blank, no Flexcoat CP, coat over with Flexcoat epoxy and hope for the best?
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Help! Help! What will protect signage ink on graphite rod blank? After doing my best signage with Dr. Ph. Martin's iridescent Gold, I coated with Flexcoat CP and the CP dissolved my ink! What do I do now? Help!
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Does anyone know the best source of really clear FLOR cork rings for building fly rod grips ? Flor cork seems missing in sources I know. WANT REALLY CLEAR FLOR CORK. PLEASE HELP!! Thanks.... Sam Slack
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Never used a pen for inscriptions on rod blanks....what are the best pens and silver and gold paints for rod inscriptions?
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I've never gone this high end... but building several Winston flyrods for family, Buidling a Winston Boron III Plus 9', 10 wt saltwater and three spey fresh/salt rods. 1 st. The 10 wt. Winston will be used exclusively in saltwater. What are the best stripper guides (sizes 16 and 20 ) for saltwater 10wt.... fishing for Tarpon, etc.? 2 nd. The three spey rods are 2- 7 wts for Stee
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What is the best blank and components for 9', 4 piece, 11 wt., Salt Flyrod for Tarpon? Never built a salt flyrod and appreciate assistance in planning for client. What guides/ components are best suited for the saltwater conditions? How large (long, diameter) should cork grip and reel seats be? Brands that stand up best in salt conditions? Any precautions in crafting such a rod? T
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I am building a 13', 7/8 wt. spey rod and want to be sure to find the spine. I have a spine finder (2 ball bearing raceway, one in each end of finder) and according to Dale Clemens (in Advanced Custom Rod Building) when you push down on the tip the blank will roll to point where effective spine will be on top. Is this accurate in your experience? A friend says no... the spine is heavier
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Thanks Don ...sound like the ticket!
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For those who have glued up cork sections to make flyrod grips........what substance or anti-glue do you use to keep cork disks (sections) from gluing to mandrel while being glued together? Mud Hole sells a product called "steel turning mandrel wax". Does it work for my need? Thanks ... Sam Slack
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Thanks to all who have responded to my "cork lathe" question. I did not know about the Flex Coat Cork Lathe set up. I will follow up. Sam Slack
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I want to glue and shape cork pieces together to form flyrod grips. Will I need a wood lathe? And are there any cheap, but good, mini wood lathes to fit on a workbench? And do both head stock and tail stocks need chucks to firmly secure a steel mandrel placed through cork stock (i.e. glued together) like you have on a power drill? Has anyone ever made a wood lathe using a power drill
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Norman: I extended length to about an inch in case split continued..... Thanks again for your help. Sam Slack
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Norman and Tom: Thanks.... I did get a replacement but still want to repair this section. HOW LONG SHOULD THE FIBERGLASS SLEEVE/ FERRULE REINFORCEMENT BE? SINCE SPLIT ABOUT 1/4 INCH SHOULD SLEEVE BE 3/4" OR LONGER?
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