Just curious, how many hours should it take to build a fly rod if you start with the blank, reel seat, cork grip and all guides? Figure in using color preserver when finishing the wraps. I've haven't...
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Just curious, how many hours should it take to build a fly rod if you start with the blank, reel seat, cork grip and all guides? Figure in using color preserver when finishing the wraps. I've haven't...
Re-wrapping it in 257 rust now. Thanks for the offer
Found a Thomas & Thomas 8'6" 6wt blank for a lot less than the regular list price. Hope to have time to build it before the weather turns cold.
Thanks
Recently got back into fly fishing hot and heavy when my son finally showed interest. I was re-wrapping a 9' 8wt 4 pc rod with the original Gudebrod 5274 Chestnut thread. 1st stripping guide and hook...
The rod was broken just above the reel seat, in the middle of the grip. I was able to remove the cork, cut the butt back to the top of the reel seat and drill it out using progressively bigger bits....
I have a Thomas and Thomas rod that was broken. It would cost too much to have the factory to repair. It's been sitting around for awhile and I was wondering if there was any way to remove the reel...
I have a Thomas and Thomas rod that was broken. It would cost too much to have the factory to repair. It's been sitting around for awhile and I was wondering if there was any way to remove the reel...
I have a 6'9" 4wt 2 tip bamboo blank I am looking into building. I purchased it (bartered) from a co-worker 4 years ago. The issue I am having is with the ferrules. There is alot of play in the...
Any suggestions on a good 9' 6wt rod for smallmouth bass. I have a reel with 6wt line and am looking to buy or build a rod for river fishing. Live in VA and I won't be fishing any huge flies. Mostly...
I have a 7'9" 5 pc 3wt Winston rod that I built, have used and loved for several years. My son and I were fishing for brookies and and the 4th section broke when he was casting. I was behind him...