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One mans rusted junk, another mans treasure…

Posted on November 17, 2013 by

When you first begin amassing the tools for rod making, all makers have differing opinions on what is essential to completing a serviceable rod. Countless internet sites provide tool lists and contraptions, while published books attempt the same. One tool … Continue reading →

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Plane

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

My favorite step in the process. Words coming Sunday.

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Glue

Posted on October 21, 2013 by

UNIBOND is the replacement for the classic URAC 185. Most makers are still working from their own supply of URAC and have yet to experiment with other options. Jim Downes taught us to use URAC, obviously before it was discontinued. … Continue reading →

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Go West

Posted on October 13, 2013 by

Almost a half year into marriage and I’m being forced to become a grown man. Like a round peg being shoved into a square hole, I’m resistant. It is uncomfortable, but with compromise bearable. I’ve taken a stand that before … Continue reading →

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Best Damn Man

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

From the time my brothers and I began exchanging gifts on Christmas and birthdays my mother has accused me of buying them something that I want. Not nessacarily denying this accusation, but I hope my groomsmen gifts for the wedding … Continue reading →

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Cool article and video on maker Jim Downes

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

http://www.centredaily.com/2013/05/04/3604977/casting-call-jim-downes-artfully.html

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Bound and Baked

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Roughing it.

Posted on July 1, 2013 by

  When showing someone the rod making process, it’s the transition of an 8ft long, 3inch around stalk of bamboo and transforming it into equal triangles 1/16th its original size that provokes the wide eyed look. Once the culm is … Continue reading →

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Ed Engle; Still “Splitting Cane”

Posted on June 23, 2013 by

Modern day fishers of bamboo fly rods, credit the writing of John Gierach with having sparked the interest in cane rods. Fueling the desire to search the internet, hide away a considerable amount of money from the wife and purchase … Continue reading →

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MY FIRST BONER!!!!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Before any of my family members reading get grossed out, as I understand it “my first boner” is the phrase used when hooking into your first bonefish. Thanks to my new willing wife, I was able to do just that … Continue reading →

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