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    How long should it take to build a rod?

    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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    Re-wrapping it in 257 rust now. Thanks for the...

    Re-wrapping it in 257 rust now. Thanks for the offer
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    Found a Thomas & Thomas 8'6" 6wt blank for a lot...

    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
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    Gudebrod thread...been away too long

    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...
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    The rod was broken just above the reel seat, in...

    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....
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    removing a reel seat

    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...
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    removing a reel seat

    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...
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    issues with ferrules on a bamboo blank

    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...
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    looking for a 9' 6wt rod for smallmouth

    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...
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    Help identifying a Winston rod

    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...
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