Refinished Montague Clear Lake Boo

[John 3:16]

Since this was the Boo that Castwell wrote an article on a while back, I thought I'd share my rebuild on it. I had sold the rod to Castwell a few years back and purchased it from Deanna not long ago. The boo on the rod was in such great shape that I wanted to refinish it. I had to replace the male ferule on the first section, add a stripping guide and replace the old guides with new. I finished the rod with 5 coats of spray polyuerethane. It worked pretty well. Didn't get too fancy with the wraps cause I wanted it to look as it might have years ago. I believe the Clear Lake was built around 1939. Correct me if I'm wrong and you have info on these. The rod is very smooth casting. I hope Castwell would be happy with what I've done.


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[Betty Hiner]

Nicely done. I think JC would be pleased.

[bobbyg]

Good job!

Here's a link to some info on the Montague Rod Co. from fishnbanjos (Sante Guilliani) website

http://home.myfairpoint.net/and96jac...copy/id23.html

Bob

[John 3:16]

Thanks Betty and thanks bobbyq for the info.

[chusha]

Great looking rod! Basic question: How do you spray the rod, but not get anything on the guides?
Thanks!

[kbproctor]

Great looking rod! Basic question: How do you spray the rod, but not get anything on the guides?
Thanks!

You don't. The guides get the poly as well. It would happen in a dip tube, too.


The rod looks nice. Very traditional.