I was Google-ing some custom rod building websites to get some ideas for my future site when I came upon Signature Custom Fishing Rods. The web page tells me the builder is the "2 time National Custom Rod Building Champion". I have never heard of this contest before? Can anyone tell me where it is held or where I find out more information about this national contest? Thanks Buzz
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Here is the detailed info. I was asked by a Forum member to post more details. Thanks again. Orivs Impregnated fly rod style 99. Original tube missing the cap. Original bag with the "your new orvis rod" pamphlet still attached. I do not believe this rod was EVER used. Serial #23887. Nickel silver reel seat. Info on tube label states: 8 1/2 2 pc. 5 1/2 oz. line test "GBG" ro
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Thanks guys, I will check further.
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I was given an Orivs split cane fly rod by a customer to try and find out more about it and a possble, ball park value. Is there a website for the 'cane guys that I can post some detailed information about this rod and get some feedback before he tries to sell it? Just a few of the details, 8 1/2 foot, model "99" 2 pc, yes i said 2pc, rated for a line that is designated in letters, n
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Tom, Add a couple of more booths on the end of the rows where the tables and chairs are. The tables and chairs were used but you could easily push them a little closer together. The more "stuff" to see, the better.
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Don, St. Croix has an SCIII I believe in less thank 6 feet. A little pricey for a rod that light but I have one and love it for vertical jigging gills.
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Crappiekiller, I knew that YOU would understand. Take care John.
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See... Jim Upton says it is a conspiracy, I told ya. But until the true facts are uncovered, and the government is somehow implicated in the cover up, I will buy one of the head magnifiers that Mike Barkley suggests. And no Billy and Scott, I am not getting old!
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I really wish that when tackle component companies change their specs on their parts they would have the decency to post something ahead of time so we could be forewarned. I noticed that just in the last couple of months I can hardly see Gudebrod size A thread when doing decorative wraps. I used to be able to see multiple brown threads wrapped on a brown blank with no problems. Lately I have
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St. Croix SCV Legend Medium light 7'0" I have built about 40 of them over the last 3-4 years for walleye anglers. Great slip bobber rod, great vertical jig rod if you stay within the lure rating which is exactly what you listed.
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Thanks everyone. I will give it a shot.
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Saw the post on triangle grips. Why? do they fit the hand better? Is it to get rid of the torque 'cuz the rod is not spiral wrapped or both? Thanks, Wondering from Wisconsin
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Which sponsors sell THREAD MASTER rod finish? Thanks, Buzz
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Kyle, I own the Clemens and Billy's book. Go with Billy V. Buzz
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Hey thanks everyone. Your input was a big help. I will order the parts so Chris can get started on Grand pa's rod. Buzz
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My Shop Assistant (15 yr old high school student) is building a salmon rod for his grand pa who lives out in Oregon. He asked his GP some questions on the rod but we need help in picking out a blank. S.A. is paying for the parts so we need to keep the blank reasonable. Angler fishes baitcasting rod for salmon. Both boat and stream. Uses "pyramid sinkers " unk size (SA said 3 pounds, I
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I hate to take the time to do this but I am going to do a finish mock up. I will use a series of different threads on the butt section of a new blank that is still in the bag. I will use a new brush, new mix container. Same finish. I will use CP and no CP. I will use the "old" finish that I have been using for repairs that didn't cause problems. I will coat the blank and thread, an
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That is a good question. Shop is in my basement and nothing is done there but build rods. I did spray some WD40 away from that area. Perhaps the WD got on the rod blank, then soaked through to the threads as I wrapped them. Can I clean existing thread wraps with denatured alcohol without affecting the thread wraps? i have used denatured to wipe up epoxy spills off of a blank and took the finish o
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No Billy I don't clean the blanks first. How would i do that? And if I didn't clean the blanks, would that affect those areas with thread wraps? it happened to every wrap, and the bare blank signature section. There is the usual cork dust that falls in my shop but i clean the shop bench and the overhead flor light before applying finish just to make sure I have thedust under control. the blanks i
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thanks for the input Bill, Thread is kept in shut plastic boxes in a closed cabinet. The thread that the finish was put on is both regular A and metallic which are kept in two different boxes.
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Major rod finish problem. Before I tell you what the problem is let me assure you that I very carefully follow the same steps for mixing and applying finish each time. I have been using this exact same procedure for years regardless of the brand of finish that I use. I mix the finish in the same glass cup each time. I clean that cup with denatured alcohol each time. I use camel hair brushes and c
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Thanks for the info. I posted a comment on his photo.
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Very cool inlay. I actually picked up some of these pins at the Expo. What did you use for the colored back ground for the pin inlay? Very nice. How do these hold up with fishing abuse? If the surface gets scratched up is there a way to buff it back? Not sure how to old it in the lathe to do that but am asking/wondering as I type? Thanks, Buzz
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Great info guys thanks. Couple of more questions. 1. Split grip? 2. Do you use the graphite reel seat/arbors for better sensitivity or do you go wtih the custom cork reel seat insert, on a skeleton reel seat for more comfort with all the casting that takes place? Buzz
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I am building/donating a spin rod for a redfish tourney down in SW FLA. Proceeds go to habitat for humanity. When asked what type of rod they want they reply with the old "whaterever you think is best." I have built a number of 7 foot plus, 3 and 4 pc spin rods on St. Croix blanks for myelf and the traveling angler. I would like to try something in the one or two pc blank. This would g
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Hey Mick, You should probably do an article on your new version of "marbelizing." Bet Putter hasn't done that version before :)
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I got all the cork from Andy's booth and some from his distributors at the Expo. Thanks for all the info guys. Just what I needed to know.
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Before I start using the new kinds of burl cork I have a few questions. If I am correct the old, standard burl cork is a kind of "particle board" kind of cork made up of small pieces of cork glued together under pressure, is that right? I know how the old stuff holds up and use it often as a butt cap for rods that don't end up in rod holders. OK, so at the Expo this year I picked
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St. Croix SCIII, VERY popular in Wisconsin, Minnesota. A little more money SCV (brown finish)
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Hey Bob McKamey, I know an off duty police detective who will be attending next year that would be happy to patrol your area for shoplifting. He will bring his own taser And the best part is I will, .... ah mean he will work for beer!
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