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One mans rusted junk, another mans treasure…
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
Glue
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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Tagged Bamboo fly rod, glue, UNIBOND 800, URAC, URAC bamboo fly rod maker
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Go West
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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Tagged bamboo fly rods, bull trout, cane rods, cutthroat trout, Flathead river, Montana Fly fishing
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Best Damn Man
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
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Tagged Bamboo fly rod, bamboo fly rod maker, Fishing, penns creek, trout, video
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Roughing it.
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”
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!!!!
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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