16pmd,
Excellent.
Thanks,
T120
Excellent.
Thanks,
T120
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Posts: 192 11/21/2007 23:49 |
16 PMD:
Bravo! Dennis |
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Posts: 2 11/26/2007 17:53 |
And, in my few personal interactions with him, he seems a genuinely nice guy. That counts, too.
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Posts: 16 11/30/2007 00:09 |
16 PMD
I have done a lot of the things that Per has done to learn about rod actions: mic'ed rods, cast a lot of different makers rods (both old and new),
studied tapers and it does take a lot of time time to learn about all of this. I think the most important aspect of a rod is the action which is sorely
lacking in a lot of today's rods. People are so focused on cosmetics that the action is spared.
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thegubster |
Per Brandin | #25 | ||
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Posts: 1070 11/30/2007 12:35 |
16 PMD,
Wow, that was really good. Really good! I've only had the chance to handle one of Pers rods and I wanted it. Unfortunately the gent didn't want to sell but only gave me it to "feel". NOt knowing anything about Brandin I remember saying "Then what did'ya let me hold it for?"...grinning!! I don't know what it is about bamboo rods. I'm just a mediocre caster but every time I go out into the yard to practice it's ALWAYS been the 'boos that I grab. I don't know why, I really don't. And they're on my mind a lot. A lot. This honestly surprises me because I love my Sages. In my tying room downstairs, I assmble them to flick around most every time I go down there. I look at them and yearn for the time when I can cut some cane. I still have order(s) out for some of the makers' rods even though I'll hopefully be able to cut my own next year. Still, if I couldn't even fish, I'd assemble, wiggle and cast them. This trully surprises me because I never thought it would touch me so! I didn't!! That Brandin post was really good! That's the spirit of bamboo as I like to feel it. My 25 yr old fly fishing son is going to inherit one _elluva lot of good rods in 40 yrs!!! Maybe 50 yrs. Jeremy. |
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Posts: 400 11/30/2007 18:31 |
" I don't know what it is about bamboo rods"> Jeremy,What it is, is that you are slowly but surely succumbing to the
DARK SIDE
 
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Posts: 401 11/30/2007 18:34 |
"I don't know what it is about bamboo rods"> Jeremy, What it is ,is that you are slowly but surely succumbing to the
DARK SIDE HUH, How did that happen? Must be magic |
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 creakycane |
Traditional vs. Evolutionary rods | #28 | ||
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Posts: 1270 11/30/2007 19:09 |
One facet that 16 PMD does underscore is the development and experimentation Mr Brandin does pursue in order to, in his estimation, improve rod action and performance. I believe he along with Mario Wojnicki, the fellow at Beaverhead rods, Jim Reams, Dunsmuir rods, Montagne and a few others seem to always be evolving what a bamboo rod should/can be. Not unlike a West coast evolution in many things - California cuisine, computer industry, high tech ventures - striving for newer, improved and "better". I suppose this should be encouraged. However, stuck-in-the-mud type that I am, I find it hard to rationalize handing over 4k for a rod whose design is in the midst of its evolution, good as it may be......Perhaps it is the collectors that require the latest high-level development in cane technology who are strongly drawn to them? Many other top shelf makers seem to pursue making rods that reflect a tradition and style that is time-tested. Its already optimized, at least in the eyes
of some. They are desirable for just that reason - maybe the appearance/action of a Bob Taylor rod or a T and T Hendrickson - not hollow, no new ferrule
technologies - just solid beautiful rods with more conservative characteristics.... Probably for those that like a Southwick Harris tweed coat because they are
pretty much the same as the ones you could buy when JFK was president - and that is why many folks like them. No more R and D. Arguably not as novel and
evolutionary. They are done. They have evolved to a steady-state that is pretty optimal in the eyes of many.
Last Edited By: creakycane 12/01/2007 11:12.
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Posts: 913 12/01/2007 11:29 |
I kind of agree with Creakycane on this in terms of actual fishing. I have met Per ( he lives 20 miles from me) and handled his rods as well as other
hollow-built rods. It is likely I am simply not sophisticated enough as a caster to appreciate all that is so well articulated above about Per's rods or
hollow built rods in general , but I seem to enjoy the simple qualities of my Heddons, Edwards & Thomas rods more than any I have used. I know I have never
felt " limited" in any way on a stream with a 1 3/4F 8' model 20, a Featherweight or an FET. Per is a very nice guy and excellent
fisherman/caster by all accounts . In every way his rods are well thought out and expertly crafted, he has carved a nice niche for himself in the market and I
tip my hat to acknowledge him as a true master of the craft and true innovator. I just prefer the simple magic of an old fashioned solid built rod for the
waters I frequent. My rods seem to do it all , perhaps they are a little heavier but it is not significant to me at all. I also fish fairly rough terrain and
can't imagine toting a Brandin around on it.
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Posts: 49 12/01/2007 16:57 |
not that you can cast a photo, but any pic's of his rods. I like to see what good makers rods look like and liek to see quality rods even if I can not cast
them any would be great.
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poudre1 |
Pics of Brandin Rods | #31 | ||
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Posts: 72 12/02/2007 14:59 |
Here are some pics of my Brandin rods. The top rod in the pics is the model 765-3DF-7 1/2' 3 piece Dry Fly, the second rod is the model 835-2DF- 8
'3" 5WT Dry Fly Hollow Built VI
Dave  
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Posts: 73 12/02/2007 15:21 |
 More pics....
   
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Posts: 74 12/02/2007 15:24 |
I can see that I need some improvement with my picture taking with my new camera. Also had some difficulties inserting and deleting the photos
Sorry Dave |
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Posts: 50 12/02/2007 22:21 |
Thank you very much for the pic's Dave.
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Posts: 75 12/02/2007 22:31 |
wjd wrote: You're very welcome! Dave
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creakycane |
Beautiful rods | #36 | ||
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Posts: 1276 12/03/2007 11:59 |
Those are very nice looking rods. Wow, the truncated ferrules are really short for relatively big rods.....
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cork | #37 | ||
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Posts: 668 12/03/2007 13:58 |
I'll probably get bashed for it, but I find the cork pretty mediocre, considering the going rate for these poles...
best from "krautland", christian |
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Posts: 1277 12/03/2007 14:50 |
It's not that select of cork to the eye, but to tell you the truth, I like a few blems on the cork as it's better to grip.
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Posts: 51 12/03/2007 15:09 |
I did not want to stop the thread.
Last Edited By: wjd 12/06/2007 22:26.
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chasph |
Info on Peter Phelps | #40 | ||
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Hi all - Peter Phelps was my brother. If anyone would like more information about him, I would be happy to answer any questions, as best I can.
He was a wonderful person, I miss him greatly. |
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