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Bob Marshall Wilderness Part 2
Day 3 Never in my life have I woken up so sore. It’s like I’ve gone to hockey camp for two weeks, only now I’m 30 years old and overweight. After making sure my body is functioning properly, I realize … Continue reading
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Tagged Bamboo fly rod, Bamboo fly rod fishing, bamboo fly rod maker, Blog
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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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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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“Piss on old time hockey!!!!!”
Despite the title, I would never “piss on old-time hockey.” Those familiar with the movie Slapshot will recall the Charlestown Chief General Manager screaming said line in the team locker room during intermission of the Federal League Championship game. In … Continue reading
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Tagged Bamboo fly rod, bamboo fly rods, Big Spring, Blog, Fishing, fly fishing, limestone creek, Pennsylvania Streams, Rainbow trout, rod making, trout
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Makin’ a List, Not Once But Twice
Against my will, the Christmas lights have been hung outside along the gutter, the plastic Santa and Frosty are now illuminated on my front yard each night, and the annual “Flyers guy” dispute has taken place, and continues (see photo … Continue reading
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The Bloody Binder
When you first get started in rod making, the most common safety warning is usually something in regards to how sharp the edges of split cane become, and to not slice your hand open. For me, however, I managed to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bamboo fly rod, Fishing, homer simpson doh, rod making, trout
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De-Hart of a Maker 