Made a new rod lately version 1.2

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feeds@yuku.com (thegubster) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:30:01 GMT

MJF,

What a fine looking little rod you've made here! I'm also liking the smaller, light rods especially for the smallish trout I'm used to.

I fish mostly 4 wts, sometimes a 3wt. Still, I'd love to create one like you have here sometime in the future. A fine little, delicate rod for ....those times when you're in a good spot, out of the breeze during a hatch and can play some!

Nice work!

Jeremy.

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feeds@yuku.com (cecolefly) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:21:32 GMT

Good day Harry, i have not talked to in a while, have been real busy granddaughter restoring some old rod that i picked up trying to get my forms made boy you talk about frustration. All work and no play makes for a dull grandaddy, so i have been busy chasing the smallies this fall. The bgiggest 3,5lbs up on the upper section of the james river, using a restored windchester6035 good rod. well all for now happy holidays to you and yours hope to see you in feb. regards charlie

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feeds@yuku.com (MJF) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:20:46 GMT

Thank you. The reel seat is from REC, I made the grip.

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feeds@yuku.com (ibookje) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:27 GMT

I love the looks of your full cork reel seat & grip.
Superb proportions. Well done!

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feeds@yuku.com (MJF) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:24:16 GMT

Here is a 2 0z ready to fish 3wt based on the Leonard ACM taper. I shortened it to 6'3". It is a joy to cast. I wanted a very light rod that was only a 3wt, not a 3,4,5 wt. This little rod is perfect for casting just the leader and maybe 10' of line. From 10' to 30' the rod was a joy, light and accurate. With a double haul I made some 40' casts, but I do not expect to do that on the creek. I am guessing a 10" brook trout will put a very good bend in this rod. I...

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feeds@yuku.com (janotcastermans) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:54:56 GMT

Beautiful rod Tim, congratulations.

Janot

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feeds@yuku.com (Tim Anderson) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:03:20 GMT

Gary,

Shaping carbon fiber rods into a hex tube is about the same amount of work as making the titanium hex tubes. My remark about the time it takes to make the rod has more to do with making 4 sections and 3 ferrules. If I were a commercial builder, that would be a concern, but, as an amateur, I can have the fun of trying something like this without worrying about being paid for my time.

Trying the metal tube came about because of discussing such slim ferrules with...

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feeds@yuku.com (bbamboo) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:06:10 GMT

Hi Tim

First just like to congratulate you on a very nice job.

I think if you could get hold of some hex shaped solid carbon for the spigot joint it would solve a lot of problems.

Like I said fantastic job but the ferrule looks...

Re: Made a new rod lately version 1.2

feeds@yuku.com (canerodscom) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:50:09 GMT

Well done Tim, and Gary.

Harry

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feeds@yuku.com (Horton Creek) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:48:44 GMT

Tim
Very classic looking yet refreshingly different. I like it.
Jeff

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feeds@yuku.com (Tim Anderson) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:33:01 GMT

Here is my latest, an 8-foot, 4-piece, 5-weight with a new variation on slim ferrules. Rolf Baginski has dubbed this particular ferrule design the BANC (Baginski-Anderson-California) connection because he and I cooked it up while he was visiting us in California a few months ago. As with most things in rod building, it has probably been thought of before!

The basic idea of the BANC connection is a short metal tube right at the join, between...

Re: Made a new rod lately version 1.2

feeds@yuku.com (wvangler) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:23:03 GMT

Operation Iraqi Freedom rods...

Lee Orr and I made these for a group of special ops marines in Iraq. The sig wrap is the Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign medal colors.

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feeds@yuku.com (bbamboo) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:57:21 GMT

Thanks RAY

I dont know why it is but non US rodmakers always get a hard time on here.

I have sent you a PM

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feeds@yuku.com (oakey) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:08:35 GMT

Gary Wow that's in a different league. I want one

RAY

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feeds@yuku.com (bbamboo) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:49:11 GMT

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feeds@yuku.com (Marcelo Calviello) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:45:33 GMT

CF684BP 6' 8" #4 2/2 BiPower Series

CF704BP 7' #4 2/2 BiPower Series

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feeds@yuku.com (Marcelo Calviello) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:30:10 GMT

This was a hard month!!!

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feeds@yuku.com (Greg Reynolds) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:17:20 GMT

This is one of the best feel-good threads on the forum. You guys have amazing talent and I love seeing your work.

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feeds@yuku.com (oldschoolcane) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:24:05 GMT

Lee, that's a beautiful rod and the reelseat is REALLY nice!

Tim

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feeds@yuku.com (tylerlane) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:40:28 GMT

I'll add that if that rod of Lee's is the one I cast at SRG (and it sure looks like it is), then it casts as nicely as it looks. I had two favorite rods I cast at SRG, this one of Lee's was one of the two.

I'll admit though, that I was not casting without bias. I got to know Lee a bit at the SRG (thanks for the ferrule making lessons, Lee!), and he was one of my favorite PEOPLE at the event too. A great rod and a great guy.

Tyler

Made a new rod lately version 1.2

feeds@yuku.com (canerodscom) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:38:12 GMT

Hi folks,

385 posts on the last thread seem to be plenty to me. The original thread is one of my all time favorites on the Classic Flyrod Forum.

I'll start off a new thread with an identical purpose -- just to give us an opportunity to show what we are working on now, or have just completed.

Here's a few shots of a 6'+ three weight made for a board member. I understand he will give it to his twelve-year-old son. You gotta envy that young man, huh?...