Am in the process of re doing a few bamboo fly rods but it seems ferrules are a problem. Who sells ferrules. Do you measure in 64 inch? How about aluminum. Used to use them 20 + years ago. These are not valuable bamboo- like the action. Thanks, Bill Gaude
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This post is not for the putist. Have made many fly rods (graphite) and recently acquired a few bamboo rods which I have stripped and plan to redo with new seats, grips and eyes. Who sells ferrules? it seems there is always one split.. Is it possible to shorten the butt by 8-10 inches to get a more usable rod? Mt streams use. Most rods are 9 ft or better. am not interested in original ferrules b
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Forgot to mention this is bamboo and think it is Montaque.
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I have an old fly rod to be restored- no name. Cracked male ferrule. Discription.as follows. overall 1 3/4, 1 inch step down. end towards blank 1/8 step down. Will take off and send to whiomever can replace- male. do not want to replace female unless necessary. . Thanks
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I live in Tn and am 62 years old .I have fished most of the lakes and have made rods for over 30 years. I assume you tape the reels as was done when Tn grips first became popular. SUGGESTION- aluminum conduit bushed with cork gives a real FEEL AND IF YOU EVER HOOKED A 5 LB SMALLMOUITH you would be glad the reel did not start to "wooble" on the reel seat- just a thought..
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Am getting ready to totally redo 2 old rods to use for fishing. no problem with anything other than stripping blank. can I use a mild stripper? appears there may be several coats applied in the past and do not want to do manually. suggestions please. thanks
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I am sure nobody has done this but I was looking around on the internet a few months ago about Bamboo rods-just after I opened another adult beverage. The forum had an item on pros and cons of Tru oil on bamboo verus Spar . Maybe this board has adepartment on bamboo and I got into it? Any advise other than not open adult beverages.
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I have a few old bamboo fly rods that I want to totally re do. Will use them but am concerned about damaging blank- intend to strip, refinish, etc. Any suggestions on a web site, Etc. Do not want books.
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I have ben making several fly rods using The forecast blank which is fast action, Am interested in a slower action but at a very resonable price. Any suggestions. I Give them away to friends( those I do not keep) Not adverse to figerglass but???. Thanks
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Was looking at some old rods and saw one I made over 30 years age. This was when Tn handles were New. Used on a fairly light but stiff butt fishing jigs w pork rind for smallmouth. All it was is aluminum counduit bushed with cork as bushing.
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I have been making several fly rods useing im6 blanks and am interested in the difference between im6 and im7. Today I saw a Gander Mt brand ROD with im7 for $49.00. I cannot make a rod for that. Any information ondifference would be appreciated.
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I basically wind fly rods and use "regular" A thread. Color preserver added when I like but want subtle colors. Am using some Rice thread with color preserver part on the thread.. will I get basically the color "before" coating or should I use Color preserver in addition.? thanks
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Recently finished a fly rod and am unhappy with results-primarily thread color. It has 1 coat of lite flex coat. What are my chances of stripping thread and guides and starting over without damaging blank? any recommended procedures?
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Picked up some 6"6' ultra light spinning blanks(2 piece) to make fly rods out of. Assume fly line weight would be 3 or 4. Anyone know any method- rated 2-4 lb line. Thanks
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Ordered some supplies with some color preserver. Got Gudebrod but thought I ordered Flex Coat. Can I use the above with Flex Coat and will it "preserve"?
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Have started making rods again after many years. Most are fly rods. Have been using Flex Coat but ran across a site showing several different types. I think I used to use Gudebrod. Just looked at a rod I made about 30 years ago and still clear and no yellowing. Any advise? Have had problem with not drying totally(flex coat) but only mixing very small amounts.
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Saw some rods with the above and in fact used it 20 plus years age. Order from hooks and hackle and fishsticks4u primarily but they do not show it . Any suggestions on suppliers ? Bill Gaude
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Just got back into rod making and am only doing fly rods. Have several blanks and components and have been using the spacing found on flyfisherman.com. providedby Bob Widgren- a rod maker out of New mexico. Any advise on what is correct? You cannot do it more than once. Thanks, Bill gaude P.S 7.00 to 8.6 rods for trout on Hiwassee and Tellico in Tennessee- my use.
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Appreciate your reply- since everything is in good shape, I am not "restoring". Forgot to list the following- Compac F-2092 "Golden". This will be used for fishing but an interested in any information on it. The label on case says registered (not readable) and product of (not readable). Nothing on rod. thanks
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Just picked up a Compac 3 piece fly rod 8.6 length. Guides and original wraps are in good condition . Was going to strip , rewind with new guides, etc but see no need. Someone mentioned Tru oil for rod (gunstock finish). Any comments. Hate to buy Varnish for one rod. Windings are verigated and original. Can I use Flex coat? Not much sign of original coating but plan to give whole thing a scrub w
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At my age I an not concerned with asking questions. Just got back into making rods but only fly rods. What is /are feather raps or underlay? Bill gaude
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Have a couple of old bamboo fly rods. Plan to totally strip and redo .Have several questions. Is paint remover acceptable for old varnish? If there is a slight curve, what can be done to straighten? I know how rods are made and do not to hurt original glue. Steam would seem OK.? Saw information on Tru oil as a finish and use it on gun stocks. Varnish is also mentioned. Any comments? After strip
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Started making fly rods after 30 plus years. Used to scuff surface and write with india ink and spray with a product made for fishing rods. worked fine. All rods are dark(brown, green and blue) that I am using. Any pens or suggestions appreciated and is the spray still available? Not interested in decals ,just want to put lenght and weight. (fly rods) thanks
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Have been using "regular" flex coat but just picked up some lite flex coat. Want to use the lite to apply after 1 coat on regular. any problems applying one or the other over/or under the other?
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aNYONE FAMILIAR WITH THE SALE BLANKS AT THE ABOVE SITE. HAVE A LOT OF SPARE PARTS AND JUST LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON COLD WINTER NIGHTS. THANKS
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Makin first fly rod and am at point of adding reel seat- Pacific Bay, uplocking. Do I glue parts first before gluing on blank or what blank shimmed for insert liner. Butt cap will fall out and will glue but what is proper procedure?
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