Rod and Reel Makers Forum

Air travel and the cane rod

feeds@yuku.com (reckless) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:53:10 GMT

As a frequent flyer and a keen fly fisher. I would like to know if the extreme cold temperature in an aircraft hold could damage a bamboo rod in any way. If so, as we can not carry any fishing equipment on board, is there anything we can do to minimize the chance of damage?

Old Silk Line

feeds@yuku.com (flywolf) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:59:52 GMT

As a newby to fly fishing, I have inherited a couple of name fly rods and a Pfluger Medalists reel. The reel has old lline the is gummed up and sticky. It might be silk line. Is there any way the line can be cleaned and re-used? Any info would be helpful. thanks

Little River Rods... little known secret...

feeds@yuku.com (bob4st) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:04:31 GMT

...over the years I have aquired six fantastic rods made by Dennis Menscer of "Little River Rods", located on the West Branch of the Delaware River in Hancock, NY.... he aquired Nate Uslans mill from Jim Beasley and has since modified it to perfection... self-taught and with a little help from his friends Brandin, Carpenter, Aroner, Kuttner, Robbins, Wagner, Taylor, and Beasley, just to name a few of the best, he has "nailed" as well as improved...

New Bellinger reels?

feeds@yuku.com (David Dornblaser) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:42:20 GMT

Has anyone seen or heard anything about the new reels that Bellinger is developing? With the Mk I gone, I would assume that the new reel will be it's replacement?

- David

New "Classic Style Reels"

feeds@yuku.com (greg hall) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:10:47 GMT

I really admire all the work of all the folks who are turning out such great looking reels but why does everyone make the Von Hoffe style? Now I'm particularly fond of the raised pillar style and there are some nice ones made but very few compared to the Von Hoffe style. Is there a reason that there are no new versions of the St. George or the Uniqua styles being made? How about some of the real nice pre-war Young or Dingley models?

The above is not meant to be a complaint or...

Pfluger Progress question and more.

feeds@yuku.com (adkmountainken) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:18:50 GMT

I recently picked up and old Progress with the bull dog stamp. reel is in great shape but is there supposed to be a drag setting and is this a clicker reel? also picked up a very old, small clicker type reel, a Montague i believe. i would like to have this cleaned and fixed as the clicker is broke/dirty or missing. can anyone recommend a cleaning/repair person? thank you very much!
Ken

Nicho Bamboo Rod Co

feeds@yuku.com (bbamboo) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:15:36 GMT

Just like to post a few picture of a rod I have just finished
taper is of A Dickerson 7.6 5wt hope you like it.

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1 weight? 2 weight? Wasting my time?

feeds@yuku.com (neilkomadoski) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:04:34 GMT

I am a novice bamboo rod "finisher". I've made two that I love, and am interested in making a third. I'd like to go light and short, but most everywhere I look stops at 3 weight on the low end. Is there anyone that makes a blank suitable for a 2 or 1 weight line? Is there some reason I'm missing why this is a stupid idea? Should I just finish a glass or graphite rod in that size?

In need of a new project

feeds@yuku.com (The Big Bambu) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:26:57 GMT

Shotgun ... back at you .....

I just finished my first rod, Perfectionist taper made by Tim Zytack.

I'm in need of a few blanks can anyone recommend a maker who is willing to part with his handy work ?

Newell

feeds@yuku.com (SandroDaComo) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:22:53 GMT

I am trying to get some information about Mr.Carl Newell company which doesn't seem to have any website. I tried to contact them but got no news. I must say that I like their reel and I wonder if they are producing a new line...By the way, did they ever produce for fresh-water fishing?

Anybody got any information about their history and about their present development ?

Thank you!

Titanium? How heavy is too big? and When is not enough line too much?

feeds@yuku.com (TitanPalmer) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:49:38 GMT

Hello!

When I first had this crazy idea of using Titanium 6AL-4V (Grade 5) and 3AL-2V (Grade 9) - it was selling for under $9 buck a pound - after it peaked past $60 - I had to redesign and re-redesign the whole thing from scratch a few times. ........it ended up being the journey not the destination. The end-game was to combine, simplify, and lighten up everything. I had to keep remembering I was not building 747 landing gear parts or 777 axle nuts......

Then yesterday I...

New Spey Company Salmon reels

feeds@yuku.com (speyco) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:39:52 GMT

Hello,
I have been very busy during these past few months working on my new spey reels. Here are just a few of the new finishes. I also wanted to update you on the trout size reels. I have decided to make a 3.5" and 3.75" as well as the 3". I am working on them presently. Thank you for all your feedback with the trout reels - the information was immensely helpful.
Sorry these pictures are very small. To get a better look you can check them out at

ocean city coulee reel

feeds@yuku.com (fallingspringfreak) — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:16:44 GMT

Is anybody out there familiar with the Ocean City Coulee reel? Was there a drag on this reel?

Materials for Reels

feeds@yuku.com (reelmaker) — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:17:13 GMT

How does a reelmaker choose what material to use? Another thread got me thinking about my own evolution....Sideplates...old fashioned hard rubber?...alu or delrin? (Wood..OMG).... each has merits....Spool? Rings? polished, anodized,nickel silver , stainless or even that horrible bit eater T stuff?...The pros and cons of each material have their fans.....Makers of past were limited to what was at hand...not so today.....Over the years have used many different materials and have formed a bit...

Black lead finish.

feeds@yuku.com (timmy) — Sun, 18 May 2008 05:45:07 GMT

I have been playing around trying to work out how to get a black lead finish on my next reel, and failing miserably. So how was it done? any pointers or tips will be gratefully received. I can't get anything to stick to the aluminium.

Thanks,

Tim.

First "4 Inch Spey Reel"

feeds@yuku.com (Holireels) — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:22:37 GMT

After making the smaller "S" handle reel, thought I would try to make a larger version for Spey fishing this years summer run fish. I designed the reel using a CAD system and the following pictures show what I intend to make......if it works out. The reel is modeled after the 4-0 Vom Hofe and is 4 inches in diameter. I wont be copying the Vom Hofe drag system as parts for this are beyond my garage capability, but will use a draw bar drag mechanism. Pillars and handle are 316...

new foot needed for a Dingley

feeds@yuku.com (tiptop) — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:06:57 GMT

Is there anyone here able and willing to make me a new foot for a Dingley reel? It's a postwar St. George clone and the foot is held on with 2 brass screws. It's not too long but it's too thick for nearly all my rods. You can post here or email me at tpipic@columbus.rr.com Thanks!

First faltering steps into reel making.

feeds@yuku.com (timmy) — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:18:19 GMT

Just for fun, and inspired by the excellent work of others on this forum, I though I'd try my hand at making reels.
This is No. 1. very much a prototype and learning experience (boy did I learn!). It's a 2 1/2" perfect style thing, made of aluminium and brass with a buffalo horn handle
The size and design were dictated by the tools I have at my disposal. Namely a little 7x12 lathe and a cheap drill press.

Shuksan Rod Co.

feeds@yuku.com (shuksanrods) — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:05 GMT

Just saying hello, and introducing myself, as well as the young Shuksan Rod Company!

It cannot be said enough, either, as it is nearly impossible to claim any creation as 'truely original', that countless thanks go out to many of you in this forum as well as to anyone who has ever made a bamboo fly rod....as mentors and examples and inspiration...all of you have a place in every Shuksan fly rod.

Contrary to some opinions, hand made split cane fly rods are not...

Calling all rodmakers. In need of a Heddon mid-male ferulle for 8-6" 1-3/4 #50.

feeds@yuku.com (NorthBranch) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:14:44 GMT

I am looking for a machined male Heddon ferrule for a 3p rod with a slide diameter of .264(size 17). If you have one I would be very interested in purchasing. JD Wagner is restoring a nice #50 and I would really would like this classic to have the original ferrule. If any of you have one in your parts supply I would gladly buy or trade for this ferulle. Thanks so much.
CR