Fly fishing rod rebuild

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topknot

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Started to rebuild the old fly rod which i had in soak for a couple of months

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Cheers
Topknot
 

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topknot

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Jun 26, 2006
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looking good Andy but why did you soak it ?

Long story i was chatting with some guys in a fishing shop . One of the guys used to do Kendo and said they soaked the bamboo sword in linseed oil to stop it drying out . The rod is old so why not give it a go.
 

topknot

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Two parts of the rod whipped up with eyes, getting carried away with this whipping
 

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NoName

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super nice work
and what a nice rod indeed!
you payed respect to the maker of the rod :)
 

Robson Valley

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+1 for the black outlines and the accent tags between the top guides.
I don't care what they find to make rods out of next, a cane rod is on my bucket list.
For Heaven's Sake, don't forget to sign and date your refit.

Your thoughts on the corks: any changes there?
 

topknot

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Jun 26, 2006
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Thank you guy's for the comments on the rod.
I was in at the deep end on this project, but it was a joy in restore it. I thought about putting more bands on but i didn't in the end.
All i got to do is clean up the cork handle , As to signing it, thank you i did not think of that .

Cheers
Topknot
 

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