I completely agree with John, Alcohol Burners are very dangerous and should never be recommended on this forum. Have you tried a bubble buster? Bill
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That sounds about right, It is off of Perry Drive about 1/2 mile North of Lincoln Way. Being so close you may wish to join us for our monthly breakfast meetings. Well, they really aren`t meetings, we just meet every 4 6 weeks in the summer and 4 weeks in The Winter for breakfast. We normally have 6 - 10 builders attend.
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Dave, Where will you be coming from?
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Dave We are ready for you. I sent an email out to everyone today. I do not have your address though. Has Joe provided you with the location and time? Bill
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We can squeeze in only two or three people if you are interested in The Ohio Rod Builders Gathering next week March 14th. Some of our topics will include: Basic rod building Prism wraps as featured in Rod Builder Magazine Static testing your guide train The Mad Swirl Various stages of doing a weave Refinishing bamboo rods Pouring Plastics Fly tying foam spiders If you are interested let
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Thanks Tom.
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Tom, I can`t seem to find the tax form for the F.E.S.T. do you have the form number? Thank you. Bill
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Call Customer service at Abu Garcia. Some companies will send you one.
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What am I talking about?........................Ohio Rod Builders Gathering. When is it?..............................................March 14th. Where is held?........................................Canton, Ohio. How much does it cost?..........................$10.00 or less. It depends on how many more sign up. What is in it for me?................................Free lunch and possible doo
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We`ve been averaging five states at our other gatherings. What do we do now? You and Dave may have to move very quickly. I hear Indiana and Kentucky are nice this time of year.
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We are getting some nice door prizes coming in for our Gathering March 14th in Canton, Ohio. So Far they have come from the following sponsors: American Tackle Mud Hole Utmost Enterprises Other suppliers have promised to send something also. Thanks to all of you who are helping to make this a success for us. We still have room for about 10 more so don`t wait too long to sign up. Bill
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We are now just over two weeks out for our next gathering and we are 1/2 to capacity. You all know the last two weeks are when most people commit. With that being the case please don`t wait too long if you plan to attend this event. The door prizes are rolling in and a meal is provided. Along with demonstrations, and sharing ideas and knowledge I can think of no reason to not sign up asap.
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The Ohio Rod Builders will be holding a gathering of rod builders on March 14th. This is one of the topics which ( can be very confusing) that we will be discussing. If in the vicinity of Ohio you may consider signing up to come. There is more information a few post below. Bill
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I`m sure you are going to have a good time and get your questions answered. There will be a vast amount of knowledge shared. I look forward to meeting you, and you will have a great chance at one of our great door prizes available. Bill
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I know a lot of you will be going to The Expo in Winston Salem. Too bad but I can not go. If you are bummed about it as I am, why not come to Ohio Rod Builders Gathering in Canton, Ohio on March 14th. We will have several demonstrations, a lot of rod talk, lunch and door prizes. This will be worth your time as we have tried to plan something for everyone. For more details contact Joe Vanfossen a
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The ICRBE will be here in Some of the worlds top builders will be there. If you can not make it try coming to the Ohio Rod Builders Gathering in Canton, Ohio on March 14th. we will have many demonstrations and something for rod builders no matter the skill level. If we can`t teach you something I`m sure you can share and help others along. Plus you make friends with other builders. We will
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It was running thru my mind it was Mud Hole but I wasn`t sure. Thank-you
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It seems I remember reading that Merrick Tackle had been sold. Who Bought them?
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March 14th could be a fun day in your life!!! Why? do you ask? Because The Ohio Rod Builders (ORBS) will be having another one of our gatherings for rod builders. it doesn`t matter if you are new and never built a rod or if you are an old timer with a lot of skills there will be something for you to learn. So far we have demonstrations on: 1. Basic rod building 2. Step by step wea
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Thanks Spencer.
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Can any one tell me if Setyr Rods are still in Business? if so any Contact information. Thanks, Bill
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I have flocked a few grips and Tomis right, flock as your last step.
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Thanks for a great tip.
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Thank you guys, I appreciate the help. Bill
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e-mail sent
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I have never tried it and I know nothing about it. With that being said, I have a potential customer who would like a price on an 8` Tarpon rod only he would like it built on a Shimano Truex blank, only with the micro wave guide system. All I know for sure is Shimano does not sell its blanks. Can you lead me in the right direction? Thanks, Bill
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Bill.................He said the customer gave him the thread. Bill
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I hope the winter storms keep away for you.
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One time I was having trouble with the Paint program. I sent Mike am email. When he answered he asked for me to give him access to my computer here in Ohio. Of course I granted it and he made my label as we spoke on the phone. I suppose Mike was like that through out his life, whether it be rod building,his fishing club, or what ever he was involved in. I am sure he knew everybody by name long
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It seems like everyone knew Mike, or at least Mike knew or communicated with so many builders. Mike was the first builder I met at my first ICRBE. Right off the bat he began sharing his knowledge as we sat in the lobby in High Point. When I mentioned about the first gathering of Ohio Rod Builders, Mike was the first to respond to it also. He offered to do a demo on labels. I was overwhelmed, I
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