Anyone know if Buddy davis is still around?
He made me a Custom Rod about 12yrs ago.....
Recently had some one ask about how to get one like it.
Can't find any info on Him anywhere on the web.
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Anyone know if Buddy davis is still around?
He made me a Custom Rod about 12yrs ago.....
Recently had some one ask about how to get one like it.
Can't find any info on Him anywhere on the web.
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Got this from Ricksrods........
"Jim, We received our Buddy Davis rods from a seller who moved to China.
He bought them from Buddy several years ago.We don't know where Buddy is,either.
Rick"
Sent Ricksrods a email to see if Buddy is still around.
I had found that earlier but that's all I find about Him
He has wrote a few articles and books on Bamboo Rods but that's all I can find.
When I did my trade back then and got my custom from Him it was from FAOL.
Maybe He passed away or is no longer able...
Anyone know???
I haven't been around in nearly 10yrs....(LIFE)
I traded Buddy Davis a bamboo for a Custom made Graphite.
Still have it a treasure it.....wondering if He is still around?
Sent a email but it was...
Bout 10-12yrs ago Buddy Made me a custom Fly Rod and it's been GREAT!
Just wondering if He his still around making Rods and such.
TIA
Jim
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