We all go through periods where everything seems to go nuts for a streatch and this year has been one for me. I live in north texas and after years of drought we got killed by more rain than I’ve ever saw. Couple that with my wife’s surgery, getting my private pilot license back up to date, my back going out and now bronkitis, (i’m sure I misspelled that), I have yet to wet a line for some time. I’ve been reading some post here and it has really given me the bug. Here’s the question. With todays rods, are there any issues on using a rod that has been sitting around for a while not being used. (I use TFOs and swear by them so they are of good quality.)
:lol: I am sure your rod has gone bad. Pm me and I will send you my address so I can properly dispose of your rod :lol:
Seriously your rod should be fine. Get it out make sure the tip top is tite give the rod a rub down with a moist clean rag. Clean up your reel and flyline. Tie a few flies. As soon as you are able get to the water.
We got blown out by the rain here in Ok also. Between buliding a new house, moving and the rain I have only fished 20 % of my normal hours and so far the fishing has that I have done has been only fair in the catching department
My favorite plane to rent and fly is a 152 aerobat. (just one push to go fast handle, keeping it simple) I also fly a 172 and 150 but the 152 is great. 125hp works great for such a light aircraft. One day MAYBE I’ll afford an Aviat Husky and will be able to land on the river bank for my fishing trips.
rrhyne - hey wait a minute, didn’t I meet you at Alan Crise’s clinic?
I don’t think rods go bad. I am still using my grandpas split bamboo rod and it’s nearly 100 years old.
Of course, I have stored it and maintained it properly. I am sure if you left an inexpensivie fiberglass rod in the back window of your car for a few years, the heat and UV radiation would probably damage it, but other than that, I think rods last pretty good for the money. I would advise checking the wraps good, and the handle. They both may need attention from time-to-time. Wraps can deteriorate and need to be re-done, and cork handles can dry out. Murphys Oil Soap will recondition them just fine. A little lemon oil on the cork doesn’t hurt either. Just don’t get it on any metal parts, as the acid will oxidize them. I have also sealed cork grips with Tung oil, applied by hand, and it really weather-proofs them.
