Hi, I'm 35, Live in WV with my wife and 3 children ages 5,2,1. I'm a School Counselor (love my job). I've been fly fishing for about 8 years and
started building bamboo as a hobby this year. Just completed my first a "Sir D".
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Posts: 27 08/06/2008 12:47 |
Hi all,
I've been a member of the forum for a few months, but only just noticed this thread. The members here have been most generous with their advice and responses to my questions. Thanks a bunch. Reading through some of the entries here reminded me what a small world it is. Spruce Grouse and others mentioned Oneonta, NY. I have a camp (a former one room school house) in a tiny place called Worcester in Otsego County, not far from Oneonta. I am a project manager for a general contractor in central New York. I build mostly institutional stuff, schools, colleges, nursing homes. I have 2 beautiful daughters (5 and 12), both of whom love to fish. I live in a small town called Chittenango, about 15 miles east of Syracuse (go Orangemen !!). There is a pretty good little trout stream that runs through town, and several more not far away. |
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Posts: 23 08/15/2008 17:10 |
Working as a fireman in downtown Seattle, WA, at a 100 yr. old firehouse a few blocks from the Pike Place Market. Married happily with two little boys, and
we live in a nice town called Bellingham about 70 miles north of the city.
I always appreciate the help I get along the way, here in the forum and elsewhere. In part because I don't have the money or the space or demand to
justify bevellers, and in part because I absolutely love hand planning with good music playing, I make my hands entirely by hand and take pride in that
(however....I can't say I would turn down a beveller if it landed in my lap |
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bamboo slinger |
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Posts: 1 08/17/2008 20:29 |
New to this great site. I am a AZ state trooper but a fish bum by heart. I was very lucky to have a super dad that was a die hard fisherman. He gave me a
fly tying vise at age of 7 and never stopped the addiction. Been in the Fly Fish'n biz a little until I put my feet into a set of duty boots. Was lucky to
work with manufactures that make our fun toys. Still mess around but a 7 and 3 year old get my time now. The worlds greatest fly tying room is now a pink room
(until she starts tying!). Grew up fishing in the unknown Grand Canyon and Marble Canyon. My favorite fishing holes are the Frying Pan a a little known
creek here in AZ. Hope to meet you all on the water some day.
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Posts: 26 08/23/2008 19:14 |
Great source of information and help on this site. my name is Eric Baylis and i own and operate Eric' Reel Shop service and repair in Nova Scotia Canada. i
collect a little, fish a little, work a lot, and support the fishing associations throughout atlantic canada where ever i can. tea pot is on all day, six days
a week every one welcome. I can be reached by phone at 902-463-8758, fax at 902-463-1773 or e mail at ericsreelshop@ns.aliantzinc.ca thanks for visiting ,and tight lines. Eric.
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Posts: 2 08/24/2008 21:37 |
I'm lucky to be a recent hire at a small science and engineering firm addressing water quality issues in northern New Mexico. I've been a student for a
long time (too long - still trying to finish a graduate degree) and have been lucky enough to work in fisheries and hydrology for a handful of agencies where
my "office" has been the mountains and rivers of NM. A lot of my colleagues are fly-fishers and we swap fly patterns and get time off to hit the
rivers and streams when it's good, which makes the new "career" a little easier to swallow.
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Posts: 1 09/07/2008 17:51 |
Hi everyone. Just getting into bamboo rod making. Had a few buddies of mine in West Virginia who recommended this site for help.
I am located in Eastern Ohio (St. Clairsville to be exact) Have fished mostly the streams of WV,MD & PA but I'll fish any water. 
Look forward to posting. Oh, I'm in sales. (I guess you have to work eh?) |
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Howdy | #528 | ||
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Posts: 36 09/12/2008 22:08 |
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BJ1.thebamboorodroom |
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Posts: 1 09/18/2008 22:12 |
Hello from Australia. I make a living as a Paramedic in the Sydney Metro area. Live on the beach in Sydney. Fish in our Snowy Mountains, Tasmania and New
Zealand. Long way away from you guys. However two of my three bamboos are from the U.S.. A Lancaster and a soon to be delivered Carlin Quad.
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Posts: 69 09/29/2008 00:39 Moderator |
Hello from Vancouver, BC! I'm really a prairie boy from SW Alberta, readjusting to life in Vancouver where I'm doing a Master's degree at the
University of British Columbia - Library and Information Science, which really just means librarian.
I set out on a rambling three week road trip through Montana and Idaho last August, what a fine time, and my first trip to waters I've read about since I was 12 (I'm 34). I avoided the fly fishing industry organized pre-planned experience, and just let the trip develop on it's own. I was treated so well by people I met along the way: other fisherman, ranchers, fly shop clerks, the lady selling coffee at Ernies in West Yellowstone, you name it. So, I'm fishing the west coast, which is brand new: different fish, which I hear run larger than anything I've seen yet, different rivers. But at the same time it's just fishing: wade in and give it a go. I really should have introduced myself already. I'd like to thank the wise, erudite, and witty people I've chatted with on this board for over a year now. My hats off to you for making this a great site! Cheers, Mark |
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Idahorodmaker |
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Posts: 3 10/16/2008 20:10 |
Hello, My name is Joe Douglas and I own and operate Black Dog Tackle & Custom Rods outside of Orofino, Idaho which is in north central Idaho on the
Clearwater River. I'm a professional rod builder and also sell rod building components. I've been at this for a while now and retired to the Rockies
about four years ago to persue rod building full time.
If you happen to get out this way, let me know and we'll swap stories. Joe Visit Clearwater County, Idaho at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5g61h_z8 |
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Posts: 18 10/31/2008 12:01 |
Staff attorney for non-profit river group in Montana. As of this summer, self- (under-)employed attorney, house husband, and dog-care provider living in San
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Matt |
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Posts: 2 11/04/2008 09:44 |
OK, my turn. New to the forum, or should I say, I was very active on the original Clark site many moons ago and have recently returned. What a change. My name
is Brad Norgaard and live in Phoenix. Grew up in the midwest and had never seen a flyrod or anyone flyfishing until I moved out here in '79. Joined a local
flycasting club 15 years ago and have been adopted as the bamboo guru of the club. Had been an administrator in post-secondary education college for 20 years
and was laid off in June '08. Now work at the Scottsdale Orvis store. Guess this means I need to get a few Orvis bamboo rods to add to my collection.
As a way to help support my much-needed-by-me lifestyle, I also do architectural rendering, illustration and graphic design however these economic times have really caused a slow down in the demand for such services. I also have restored and use frequently a 1959 Airstream TradeWind travel trailer. Fishing vintage bamboo and traveling in a vintage trailer just seem to go hand in hand. Glad to be here and active once again. Brad FF
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Posts: 6 11/04/2008 22:06 |
Long time reader. posted a few times I live in Clarksburg, WV. I am a manager at Lowes . Flyfished since age 14 and loved every moment of it. Getting ready
to be a proud owner of a boo. 7'6" T&T "caneis" 3/4 wght. Just bought a new reel for it and going to try out the cortland sylk line.
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cecolefly |
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Posts: 5 11/10/2008 15:59 |
hello from good ole down town reidsville nc, my name and idont mind giving it is charlie cole i am aretired tobacco buyer for philip morris usa,ive been
amember for a while havent really gotten into posting things yet but that will come. i love making bamboo rods and restoring old ones. ireally dont care what
make they are as i restore them to fish.ionly make 2ti4 rods ayear and while i dont advertise to sellbecause this is my hobby that keeps the shrinks away. ove
to fish all of the one hundred forty rods in my collection and i do fish them myfavorite is and old winchester 6035 that i found at a yard sale . love to trout
fish and hunt smallies on my favorite stream and river(smallies) in the good old states of nc. and western va, where igrew up roanoke va. regardes to all on
forum and epsecially to fishnbanjo havent talked to you yet but will soon and dr. harry boyd god bless
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west coast steelheader |
One of my favorite sites on the web!!! | #536 | ||
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Posts: 2 11/19/2008 04:02 |
Hello everyone
I have been visiting this site for a while and thought it time introduce myself. I live on Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia. Own and run a used bookstore for the last 25 years. Where I tie flies,fix rods,read books and talk to everyone that comes near my desk about fishing. I've been addicted to bamboo rods and vintage reels for about 5 years now and have learned a lot from this site. Just bought my first silk fly line. Do I have the bug bad! THANK YOU for making this a great site. Tod |
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troutbum506 |
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Posts: 2 11/19/2008 13:14 |
Hello All,
My name is Sam, I am a student (senior) at Penn State University, majoring in forest resource management (forestry). A member of the Fly Fishing Club here on campus. I work for the University as a Timber Market Analyst, I compile the timber market report for Pennsylvania. Sam |
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bharen.czechpistols82792 |
GIS Manager | #538 | ||
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Posts: 1 11/25/2008 08:48 |
Hello All!
I've been lurking for quite a while and enjoying the heck out of this site. Figured it was time to join up. I work as a Senior GIS Program Coordinator for Hartsfield Atlanta Airport. I head the team that maps and tracks all the utilities. Before this I was gainfully employed by the US Army for 23 years as an Engineer warrant officer (again, in the mapping and surveying field). While I go to work my wife and my youngest daughter, and most of my money, go to the University of Georgia. The Mrs. is working on her Masters in Math Education and the daughter is majoring in partying, football games and the Redcoats Marching Band. The oldest daughter graduated from Georgia State and is a state juvenile parole officer (oh, the tales she tells!) I've been fishing all my life, but the last time I fly fished was back in New Jersey in 1969! A co-worker and good friend re-introduced me to fly fishing about 6 months ago and I have not looked back. While I have been out a few times for trout, the waters near my home are teeming with hungry bluegill and bass, so that is what I focus on right now. After losing too many flies to trees/rocks/stumps/poorly tied knots I decided it was time to roll my own. Most evenings I can be found behind my vise trying this pattern or that, stocking up for spring. Good to be here! |
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Posts: 1 12/20/2008 19:37 |
I work for the PA AIR NATIONAL GUARD as a facility manager. Its been about 3 years since I've been on the forum. Looking forward to dusting off my forms
and making rods!
Bill Trappe PA |
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jasonklett |
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Posts: 36 12/21/2008 00:09 |
I figure I should introduce myself. My name is Jason and I'm a 35 year old father of 3 girls(12, 10, and 10 months). I live and work in Hillsborough, NJ. I
am a technician at a small electronics manufacturing plant.
I have been tying flies since I was 8 or 9 and flyfishing since I was 12. I am not exclusively a flyfisher, I use casting gear to fish the surf(although I have been flyfishing there more as well). I have been making bamboo rods for almost a year, but I've wrapped(or rewrapped) rods for a few years. I have made all of my own tools for this hobby(with the exception of the planes) and make most of my own components(except for guides but I'm working on that). I haven't made any reels yet but I'm thinking about it(I've made enough replacement parts for the ones I own that I might as well). If I could figure out how to braid lines I'd do that as well. I also have made a few boats and a bunch of wooden surf lures. The main reason that I try to make everything I use is that I really can't afford to buy quality tackle and the only way I'm ever going to have any is if I make it myself. It's also a challenge to see if I can turn out half decent stuff with limited resources. |
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