Billy, Just got your book. Very well done. Now the only problem I have is not enough rods to build to use this information. Thanks for putting the info into a format everyone can understand. Kris
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I always date an number all of my rods. I use a serial number as follows month,year, rod number, i.e. 031175, March 2011, number 75. I try to keep it as simple as possible. Hope this helps. Kris
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Who has any Gudebrod "rod restorer"? I've got an older fly blank that has some scratches in it that I would like to repair. Any other suggestions woul be welcome as well. Thanks Kris
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I've been building and fishing the Super Seekers, look at the CJBF70F, And CJBF70M. Either will have more than enough backbone for albies, or the occasional blue fin or big eye.
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Barry, I have built several gaffs for charter boats, and I use tarred twine/cord. I usually "half hitch" it, which gives it a knotted spiral look and provides better grip. Cork tape also works real well. If you need pictures I can send them to you. Kris
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Mike, I will look in my old stock pile, and get back to you. I might have the guides. Kris
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Hello all, As it was me that started this thread, I will add one final post. I had an e-mail conversation with Tom, and he set it straight for me. As I understand his e-mail, Gudebrod has had trouble getting the thread to dye, and package to ship, and are NOT filing any kind of bankruptcy. The last thing I wanted to do was start and or perpetuate any rumors. I was only looking for the
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Walt, I saw and read that thread, last week. Then while placing an order with my supplier, he stated the information I posted. I hope that it is just rumours, and not factual. Kris
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Talked to my supplier, and they stated that Gudebrod had file chapter 11. Anyone talk to Gudebrod directly yet? Hope this isn't reality, as that will make thread a hard to come by reality. Kris
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Bill, I have only fished for these oncer or twice, but a Calstar 270, 6ft 12-30, or the equivalant blank from Seeker, should do the trick. Hope this helps. Kris
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