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FTU Rod Builders Day
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Hey guys. Just wanted to let everyone know that I really enjoyed the event at FTU yesterday, and give a personal thanks to all who sponsored or contributed. The seminars were informative and fun - we learned quite a bit of really interesting stuff - rod blank manufacturing 101 (that really cut through...
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TRB home web site revamp
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i havent heard any chatter about the revamping the TRB home web site good or bad, kind of wondering if i am the only one who likes it or have i lost my touch ? http://www.texasrodbuilders.com/ -- Edited by Terry Goode on Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 07:47:36 AM
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Membership
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Terry have you setup a paypal account so you can invoice us and we can pay online. I am pretty sure it is time for me to renew. Appreciate your help Paul
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Paul Lindsey
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white silk?
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any body got any white silk thread or know where i can get some right quick?
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Terry Goode
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A Real Fun Day !!
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Yesterday I attended cowboy church and the annual chili cook off and youth camp auction....after filling up on chili samples and dessert samples..the auction got under way !! The bidding was fast and furious....a batch of fudge made by one of the kids brought in $200.00....the Grand Champion Cake b...
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MaryLou ?
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you still coming down for the event? every one tells me i need to get a bank loan so i can buy stuff there , is that true?
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Terry Goode
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BLACK WIDOW WRAP
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DOES ANYONE HAVE A LAYOUT FOR A BLACK WIDOW WRAP
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Moses Soto
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166 spools of thread
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My daughter sent me another 116 1 ounce spools of thread. She had already sent me 50 spools. This thread came from metroemb.com. It cost $.75 per spool and the colors are great. I just finished a fade on a stand-up rod using it and it turned out great. The colors are bright and shiny. I sure have a good daug...
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Pat Helton
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Mudhole Catalog
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I recieved a 2nd one in the mail and gave it to a guy that used to be my competition back in the 70's. He quit back in the 80's when he quit fishing. I hope to spark some interest in him. I showed him the snakeskin rod that I just finished and the Floro Wrap and he was amazed how far things had come. I told him that t...
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Rusty Byrley
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whats every one think of the music box
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whats every one think of the music box that is installed in the main menu on TRB main site ? good, bad, suggestions (ah keep it clean , heheh) oh and if by chance when you get on the site and it shows the old version try clearing out your history and cache and then hit reload.
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Terry Goode
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help in clearing cache
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http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/smallbusiness/webhosting/general/general-01.html
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Terry Goode
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Snake Skin Grips
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Last fall our own esteemed member MaryLou made a couple skin coverd grips for me & my dad. If your in need of a nice grip give MaryLou a holler then be prepaired to be wowed! Pix dont do them justice..
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Raymond Adams
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Say Happy Birthday to one of the friends of TRB Bill Batson!
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Raymond Adams
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cork grip question
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has or would it work ? i am in the process of cutting a thumb grip (indention) on the top of my handle and was wondering would it work ok to apply some epoxy to just that area just to treat and protect that area from wearing away or being messed up?
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Terry Goode
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Quote Of The Day !!
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My son to me....." I don't know why you are building rods..when anyone can go to Wal-Mart and buy one for $35.00 "... Should I take him out of my will now....or should I cool off before I do it ???? BTW....he has four custom rods that he fishes with !!.. MaryLou~~
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busy?
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i sure hope every one is busy building rods or at least fishing as there sure isn't any chatter going on here.
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Terry Goode
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RodBuilding Tip.....
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Don't know about you guys..but when I put my rod on a dryer to dry..I hate to say this but I have walked into my rod and knock it off the table....needless to say..it has not made me happy.. So.....when the rod sticks out further than my table..I have come up with a idea to keep me from walking into it ....( ju...
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basic crosswraps class Sat.
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well let me be the first to say thank you for the class on basic crosswraps. although i didnt do any i sure learned a lot , thanks Allen, Terry J. and FTU
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Terry Goode
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snake skin questions
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I'm hoping MLV can answer, but anyone w/ insight is welcome. What is the preferred tanning method for the skins that we can use on rods? I've been reading online, and some use glycerin/alcohol...will that interfere w/ our CP/finish? I bought 1 copperhead skin in NC to play w/, it's tissue thin w/ no o...
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Jerry Poindexter
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Checkerboard Jig
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The Checkerboard jig that Billy V has for sale is for cork and EVA. Its on the NERBS website and RBO
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Rusty Byrley
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Have You Ever......
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Had the urge to kill a family member ????....Especially when they walk in on you, and I am up to my neck working on a handle applying epoxy to it...also making a epoxy ramp...trying to keep my composure and concentrating on working this handle..!!.. And...they say..."Hey Mom..do you mind jumpi...
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new rod & fishing
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Finely said to hell with it and when my buddy called and said he was going fishing , i packed me and moma up and headed out, besides i wanted to test out my new rod i made at the first "basic rod building class". got there and every one said "not even a bite", figures, well with me and wal...
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Terry Goode
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New thread
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The mail came a few minutes ago and there was a box of 50 1 ounce spools of 100% polyester embroidery thread. My daughter had sent it to me. She does embroidery and this is what she uses. The colors are really bright and seems to be great quality. I wish all of you had a terrific daughter like mine. Pat
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Pat Helton
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Rod Bond Removal.......
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Hey Guys.... I just discoved a streak of dried RodBond on the rodblank I am wrapping...I have tried alcohol...acetone...( a hammer !!).... I tried my fingernails... to no avail !!! Got any suggestions ?????.. MaryLou~~
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CCRF was a hit!
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Cason Custom Rod Finishes was a hit at the ICRBE in North Carolina last weekend. Bill about lost his voice answering the many questions and explaining the products & I bet his fingers got a bit cramped from all rod turning. Martha was a sweetheart & Johnny on the spot to service every custome...
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Raymond Adams
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ICBRE
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I'm purty sure I beat the most of the Texas contingent back, as most were driving. Very cool show! Terry Jones took some pics(I didn't), so I hope he'll post up after his drive/recovery. I really enjoyed the whole deal, and getting to meet up w/ the other TRB folks. If T. Kirkman has another one next year,...
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Jerry Poindexter
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Weaving Question
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Do you have to have an electric rod wrapper to do a weave correctly or can you successfully do one on a hand wrapper?
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Rusty Byrley
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CP
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Does anyone know when the Cason web site will be up and who is goint to carry that Great product. Thanks Paul
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Paul Lindsey
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Rod Socks
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Anybody have any contacts or sources for rod socks? I've been pulling my hair out trying to find a source. I need to buy them in bulk so over-the-counter retail won't work. I've seen numerous shops that sell them with their logo but it seems nobody wants to give up the info. Thanks, Randy.
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kinda dead here
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kinda dead here while the show is going on aint it. went down to a CCCF chili cook off (http://www.coastalfishing.org/) that i also belong to and while every one was doing there cooking or having a cold one i showed off my fly rod combo i made the first day of the schedule class's and no one could belive i me...
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