Rod building?

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2008/12/19 20:35:49 (permalink)

Rod building?

I was just wondering if anyone from erie builds rods, If so I am interested in building my own and I'm not sure how to get started I've checked other sites and I'm still lost. I guess what I'm trying to say is there anyone willing to show me the ropes? I understand that there is an art to it, I'm not asking for all your secrets just some good direction would hate to ruin a perfectly good blank. Thankyou for any help!!
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    indsguiz
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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/19 20:38:09 (permalink)
    Skip has been building one and posting the results and the steps on another thread.

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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/19 20:39:00 (permalink)
    I live in Harborcreek and would be glad to have you over sometime ....

     



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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/19 20:42:45 (permalink)
    I would love to learn, let me know when ,next week is out cause of the holidays and I have 2 little boys, but after thursdsay I'm pretty well available thankyou very much.
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    I live in Harborcreek and would be glad to have you over sometime ....
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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/19 20:48:18 (permalink)
    Sorry didn't mean to sound so eager, I'm just happy that somebody is willing to show me the ropes. Any time you feel like helping me out.
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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/19 21:23:10 (permalink)
    I sent you a PM

     



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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/19 23:04:06 (permalink)
    Don't do it papinner.  You'll get sucked in just like the rest of us.  next thing you know, all your friends will have kick **** rods and you're left fishing with that 10yr old BPS rod, cause you're too busy to build your own.
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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/20 00:34:20 (permalink)
    It is a little addictive isn't it Scott  LOL

     



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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/20 03:54:50 (permalink)
    a little addictive it is worse than that when you have several rods that has not had a line on them yet & looking to build new ones
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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/20 04:12:44 (permalink)
    I had to move to a different country to break the addiction! I still haven't kicked it though. I have a small stash of 'stuff' that is slowly being used.


    PaPinner,

    Before you meet up with skip, have a read through this set of articles. They are a pretty good intro to rod building and simple to get an idea of what you're in for.

    http://globalflyfisher.com/rodbuilding/build-a-fly-rod/

    Thanks,
    Rick
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    RE: Rod building? 2008/12/20 08:05:47 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: casts_by_fly

    I had to move to a different country to break the addiction! I still haven't kicked it though. I have a small stash of 'stuff' that is slowly being used.


    PaPinner,

    Before you meet up with skip, have a read through this set of articles. They are a pretty good intro to rod building and simple to get an idea of what you're in for.

    http://globalflyfisher.com/rodbuilding/build-a-fly-rod/

    Thanks,
    Rick

    Thanks, I'm ready for another addiction, I am already addicted to pinning so I'm ready for something to keep me busy during the winter if I cant get out on the ice or in the streams. I've been giving this a lot of thought for almost a year now I think that I'm ready just need a good teacher and good advice on what tools to buy.
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