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  1. Thread: First Bamboo

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    Send me a private im and I will let you know what...

    Send me a private im and I will let you know what rod blanks to look for.
    Also how to contact them.
    There are many,many great blanks out there and a few junk ones to.
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    push it in, it is very short and will go into the...

    push it in, it is very short and will go into the bamboo.
    Once you have the ferrule off, you can remove the pin from the bamboo.


    BDC 8)
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    Didn't go home over the weekend(wife and kids...

    Didn't go home over the weekend(wife and kids came out here).
    So no work on rod.Should get home this weekend and will bring it to the beach with me and get it done here.
    I built a rod box a few...
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    never did like epoxy. Tight bond would work fine...

    never did like epoxy.
    Tight bond would work fine for this.


    BDC 8)
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    Most cut down rods are crap. Sorry, but it is...

    Most cut down rods are crap.
    Sorry, but it is true.
    Now, if it was a real noodle of a rod. Then cutting down the rod can have a positive affect on the preformance.
    But most of your South bends and...
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    Just checking on on my progress. Rod stripped...

    Just checking on on my progress.
    Rod stripped and ready for a qiuck coat of varnish, should dry in a few days and then start wrapping. Kinda changing a few little things on this rod so it will be a...
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    Some times you can reheat the ferrule and the...

    Some times you can reheat the ferrule and the glue will rebond.

    Just a thought.


    BDC 8)
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    bamboo rods

    I have a few rods and have cast many.
    The best way to find out what you like is to look for a bamboo gathering or event where many rods will be there for you to cast.
    Just post where you live and...
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    Will have the blank stripped this weekend and...

    Will have the blank stripped this weekend and will reset ferrules.
    I think it will be a fine rod.Will take photos if I remember.


    BDC 8)
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    Jim, I will go home this weekend and look at my...

    Jim,
    I will go home this weekend and look at my thread box for some jasper for you.I know I have some, just not sure the size.

    BDC 8)
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    Mrblur. Do not be wary of my collecting as the...

    Mrblur.
    Do not be wary of my collecting as the finest rod in my collection is a old Chubb.
    It was delaminated so bad I bought it for the ferrules.
    But ,since it was an 8' rod. Many told me to...
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    Got my inbox message and set one out. Let us...

    Got my inbox message and set one out.
    Let us know if there is a change.
    I can make an extra rod if there is a problem on that end.
    I have a few rods.
    BDC 8)
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    Bear, There sospendes :wink: are there life...

    Bear,
    There sospendes :wink: are there life jackets and mine is on the floor in front of me. :oops:
    As for paddling, it is me 90% of the time.
    But, the Beast has a little trolling motor I use...
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    Thanks, As I never knew this and will keep it...

    Thanks,
    As I never knew this and will keep it in mind.


    BDC 8)
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    will select the sections for this build this...

    will select the sections for this build this weekend.
    Will go with red wraps and uplocking reelseat.
    Classic cigar grip.
    Kinda wish I was building a rod for a person I knew so I could build it...
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    the beast

    I am not at home at the time.
    The beast is very stable.
    Here she is in the water.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/canefly/2006-09-18_0025.jpg

    Will get more photos and measure her for...
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    Sanding on the beast, Should have most sanded...

    Sanding on the beast,
    Should have most sanded with the long weekend comming up.
    Will post photo's of progress real soon.

    BDC 8)
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    Gloss for me. I use MAN O WAR with turpentine...

    Gloss for me.
    I use MAN O WAR with turpentine and Japan dryer.
    Works for me.


    BDC 8)
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    canoe

    Both canoes are 16 ft and as you can see the Beast is a square back.
    The Beauty was purchased new in New York.
    The Beast was also in Neew York,but used

    The Beauty has very light glass layer on...
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    Beauty and the Beast

    Well,
    let me show you the Beauty.
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/canefly/MVC-013F.jpg
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/canefly/MVC-014F.jpg...
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    I have reglued many rods doing the same. But,...

    I have reglued many rods doing the same.
    But, the repaired area wood/bamboo must have moisture .
    As these glues need to moisture for the correct bond.

    BDC 8)
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    Sorry did build them, bought both of them in N.Y....

    Sorry did build them, bought both of them in N.Y. and had them shipped.
    Will post photos in another thread as do not want to hijack this on.Just wanted to show you the beast before I strip it down....
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    I have two cedar strips, one is called beauty and...

    I have two cedar strips, one is called beauty and the other is called the beast.

    Beauty on the Excursion
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/canefly/2006-09-18_0008.jpg

    Beast on the...
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    Lotech sounds great. I sure she will enjoy it...

    Lotech
    sounds great.
    I sure she will enjoy it with the waders.

    As far as writing on the rods.
    Gillum, Garrison and Dickerson wrote on their rods.
    I find it personal that the builder signed a...
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    Im in , I think I may have a rod needing little...

    Im in , I think I may have a rod needing little work.Shoul be a fine rod when finished.

    BDC 8)
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