Bob, I haven't been on here in a while so I didn't see your post until today, but I would love to have a gathering around here. I will do anything I can to help.
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I had a rod come in today that needs a new ferrule, it is a bottle neck type, 8.3mm on the rod & 7.1mm around male end of the same ferrule any idea where I can find one?
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I'm calling the man Monday to see if he still wants the work done, because the price is more than the rod is worth. Again Thank You for all the information, I Love This Site Tom so many with so much knowledge Thanks. Chris
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It's not mine some guy wants new guides and wraps on it , but if it was an antique I was going to try an talk him out of it. He told me it was worth a lot of money and someone was going to buy it from him as an antique, but the reel seat is cheap and I know very little about bamboo rods. Thank you for the information. Chris
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I just uploaded two photos to my photo file. Any help welcomed, also need to know what the old builders used as thread sealer.
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Trying to find out a little about a fly rod. the tag has been all but scratched off, can make out (gob) first three letters. If you know who made these rod I would love to know more about it or where I can find some information.
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If you email them they will give you the US prise of the cork
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I use it on the first wrap but not the top over the tiger part of the wrap. Gives me the look I am looking for.
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John I use an ink jet printer for decals all the time. Just let the ink dry for at least a day you will not need cp, just put on a good coat of finish and the ink should be fine. Some times the edges will turn lose if this happens just run a thread around the decal till the finish dries.
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I'm In if I dont have to work
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Adam I've put this veneer on to trout ( light ) rods in front of the grip. It is not easy to work with and on small rods it can be all most impossible. I have to say that I have givin up at least once. Sounds to me like there was not enough heat, you must heat it when it is going on to the rod but not to much or it will come apart the same as when it is to cool. Note this veneer will crack but I
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I'm in Chris
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I'm in, need to up my game on wraps. Chris
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I too say thank you Tom , I had a good time and learned some things about rod building and kayaking. Thanks Chris
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Thank You Gentlemen, I believe that you have helped me and now I have the information that I need to build my rod. Thanks Again Chris.
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Thanks for your help, I need all I can get. As for the Q's above, reel something in the 1000 size 80 yards or so of 6# test mono.
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I am building a trout rod with micro guides. I am going to set the rod up as a spinning rod, but I dont know what size guide to use as a stripper . Has any one built this type rod before and can you help. I have a 6'6" light action rod and # 4 micro guides.
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Terry , I sent you an email Friday and today. I checked the address I gave you and if I could remember how to spell my name it may work, sorry. I'll try again clinville@triad.rr.com try that or phone me @ 336 595 2836. I will be at church this morning and will not be home untill later today.
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I just want to say thank you to Tom for the show I had a blast also spent all my money. The rod I used for the contest is an American Tackle AMP842 cut to build out at 6'6". The guides are Fuji Alconite, a 8mm tip down the rod to a 30mm, spacing from tip is 4", 5", 7", 9", 10.5", 13.75". The last guide was placed to hide the end of the matrix on the rod. I would
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