Mornin'Gentlemen...... Just a note to let you know, that I used my Dremel Tool with a cutting disc.......and made a fine line and the tip came right off, just with a little coaxing from my screwdriver.... Many Thanks Guys !! MaryLou
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Gentlemen..... Thank You all for your input.....you guys are abunch troopers !! MaryLou
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Gentlemen... I am in the process of repairing a saltwater rod and having trouble removing the old roller rod tip....it's stuck like concrete !! Did a search on topic,and now I need advice from you pros..... Many Thanks..... MaryLou
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I have been using Testors paint and a fine quill pen for the past four yeas...works like a charm !! If you don't like your work or make a mistake you can always wipe it off and start over..... I have used Sharpies, but never really liked them....nothing like a fine quill pen !!
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Gentlemen.... I have just checked out the ggharris website and still not finding what I want....I am looking for the " Bad To The Bone" pin..... Any suggestions where I might find it ??? Thanks.... MaryLou
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Jesse...... Does George Harris have a website ?? I have emailed you several times, but never received a reply..... MaryLou
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Gentlemen.... You have presented me with alot of food for thought !! This is definately going to be an adventure in learning and building flyrods !! It will surely be, an entire new aspect of rodbuilding for me !! Many Thanks..... MaryLou
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Art.... So this means the term " weight," has nothing to do with the way the rod flexes...am I correct to say that ?? MaryLou
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Tom... My brother lives in Missouri,and will be fishing for Missouri Trout.....I think he will be fishing streams and lakes... I am also building one for myself for my trip to Montana this August, but mine will be a 5wgt.... MaryLou
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Good Morning Gentlemen.... As you all know, I am building my very first flyrod for my brother...it is a 8wgt, 9foot..2pcs.....everything is going well, inspite of some interruptions !! I have also been reading about flyrods, but cannot find where it is stated, just what does 3wgt...4wgt...5wgt...8wgt...mean ?? Is this the amount of
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Eric...... Thank You for your input......I will be fishing for trout in Montana......... Montana is not a big state......it is a hugh state !! Seems Montana always gives me a reason to go back !!
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Bill...... I have been using a fine tipped pen, with Testors paint for my signatures and inscribing names.....then I cover it with a coat of FlexCoat High Build....been doing it that way for about five years...works for me !!
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Keith..... I am building a 6wgt for myself for my trip to Wyoming and Montana........and the 8 wgt is for my brother, who will be fishing in Missouri.. Like my bass fishing reels, I have never wasted my money on cheap reels, always bought the best I could afford..!! Thank you all for the great input.....I know this is is going to be fun !!
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Good Morning Gentlemen... I ordered my very first flyrod yesterday from Mudhole, and this is the start of a new adventure !! I have been building bass, crappie and saltwater rods in the past, so now it is time for another addition... I bought a kit to begin with...a 9 foot, 8 wgt..2piece....it is for my brother and that is what he wanted.....traded out a
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Good Morning Scott... I sent you a email.....
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Thank You Mark..... Everytime I look at this rod, I just shake my head and say...No Way !! I agree, it would involve just too much work.....I think, it should be cleaned up and hung on the wall..... Thanks again..... MaryLou
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Good Morning Gentlemen... I have a question about telescoping rods......Seems one of my friends, brought me a custom rod that he won about ten years ago and with custom handle and intricate butt wrapping.... Well, he broke about 12 inches off the top.....so he brings it to me and wants to know, if I can rebuild this rod and make it into a telescoping rod !! It was not a telesco
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Tony...... When I was a full time homemaker,and sewed clothes for my boys, I remember using a material, called Sailorscloth.........it is a material that is not real soft, not real stiff.....it hits a happy medium....... I was considing making my own rod bags for my bass rods......and Sailorcloth came to mind......and I believe, Saliorcloth is a all cotton ma
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And...me to !!......Joe Graves taught me that, first thing !! MaryLou Weatherford,TexasUSA
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Kirk.... The only place I know of is CUI Products.....but they are in Tulsa....and are wholesalers....1-800-977-4749 And......I might add.....Great People to deal with !! Mary Lou VandeRiet Weatherford,Texas
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Wishing all my friends and fellow rodbuilders the Blessings of The Season !! MERRY CHRISTMAS !! MaryLou VandeRiet Weatherford,Texas USA
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Steve.... I did not know, my email address was hidden.......I will send you another email..........
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Steve.... I just tried to email you, but the email was returned to me......shoot me a email...... MaryLou Weatherford,Texas USA
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Steve... I have some older AllStar red thread, if that would help you out.....I would be glad to share some with you.... MaryLou Weatherford,Texas
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Good Morning Gentlemen.... I just recently gave myself...The Gift Of Joy !! .....About a year ago, I received a email from a SFC, stationed in Wisconsin, who said he always wanted a custom rod made for himself !! Over the year, he said he was saving his money for a custom rod, and little by little, a friendship was forming !! Being a ex-military person mys
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I have been using Testors paint and a fine quill pen for inscribing names on rods, for the past four years......works like a charm !! MaryLou
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Mike... Just wanted to Thank You for that information you sent me yesterday !! MaryLou
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