Building a Fly Rod - General Question

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2007/09/01 08:53:33 (permalink)

Building a Fly Rod - General Question

I would like to attempt to build a fly rod this winter, this is something I really want to do since getting turned on to fly fishing, but I am hoping to spare myself problems if someone could point me in the right direction and not to hell....sorry, couldn't resist that last comment. A video or book or info to help me get started is greatly appreciated.

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Doug

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    CR500
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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/02 08:55:21 (permalink)
    It's not all that hard if you stick to glue-up building.  Rodbuilding.org is a good web site.  Dale Clemens book is very good and Andy Dear has a DVD out.  All og them will get you going in the right direction.
     
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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/03 08:12:08 (permalink)
    Scott,
     
    Thanks for the info as that is what I was looking for....a good starting point. Appreciate it very much.
     
    Doug

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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/03 20:46:05 (permalink)
    http://www.flyfisherman.com/rodbuilding/index2.html
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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/04 20:04:30 (permalink)
    I bet someone on here could turn you a very, very cool reel seat.

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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/05 21:18:05 (permalink)
    DuncsDad,
     
    I will remember to contact you when I am ready.
     
    Many Thanks,
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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/06 15:38:29 (permalink)
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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/06 21:53:08 (permalink)
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    DuncsDad,
     
    I will remember to contact you when I am ready.
     
    Many Thanks,
    Doug

     
    Doug,
     
    I didn't mean me.  I am far closer to Homer Simpson than Homer Formby when it comes to wood working.
     
    I was referring to CR500.  He is a true artist.  On the custom rod he made for me, he made the reel seat from 10,000 year old Mammoth tusk -- ans scrimshawed a Mayfly onto it.  Truly wonderful work.
     
    I also have a wading staff that he did and he works as well with wood as bone.
     
    Consider contacting him at MSO Custom Rods when you are ready for a real seat.

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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/17 22:13:24 (permalink)
    hey doug, i built a rod last winter with an older fella that owns a fly shop in the south hills.  ran me about $100.  that blank i used was a g.loomis that factory-made would have been well into the $200 range.  i'll get you info if you'd like. 
     
    p.s. hitting the yough tomorrow.
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    RE: Building a Fly Rod - General Question 2007/09/22 21:49:04 (permalink)
    Raz,
     
    Send me the info when you get a chance. I have been busy and haven't been on much lately.
     
    Doug

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