General Discussion

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

question to you fly fishing guys, or if ya make fly rods. just how many eyes are on say a 9 footer, 2 piece rod and this is also counting the tip top one also?. and being a novice just what is the difference between a fresh water and a salt water rod besides the obvious of the corrosion factors? and yes i also po...

Allen Pierce · Allen Pierce

http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamSurfinSapo#p/u/3/...

Rusty Byrley · Rusty Byrley

Are there still shirts or caps for sale?

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

MaryLou, i watched that CD, wish i had had that earlier this year, heck would have saved me so many hours of reading just plain text ( pictures work better for me) . i coulda been making rods much earlier , thanks again.

Dennis Dickson · Dennis Dickson

What's the difference?

Travis Johnson · Travis Johnson

Wanted to get your opinions on what your favorite inshore saltwater spinning rod guides were. I'm rebuilding a rod for my dad and need something that will take a beating. He doesn't baby his rods like I do. Just finished a casting rod for myself and used micros and really liked then. What about micros on...

MaryLouVandeRiet · MaryLouVandeRiet

Been working on a new rod and wanted to show off the handle.....this is a Gaboon Viper Handle on a St.Croix Flyrod blank..( black satin finish).....it's going to be awesome !!... It has heck convincing that viper to get on that handle !!!.. It is finally warming up here enough for me to start the epoxy wo...

Rusty Byrley · Rusty Byrley

I am in need of a copperhead skin to finish a rod that I am working on and having little luck finding one. Anyone out there have one or a 5"or 6" pc that they are willing to part with?

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

i see somebody updated the calendar , thanks its a good reminder.

Rusty Byrley · Rusty Byrley

I have been wanting to learn threadweaving but don't know where to start. I have the jig and JAmes Uptons book but still have no idea where to start. What is a good pattern to start with? I will gladly come to you and sit in your shop. Uptons book starts with Letters and I've already done that. I can't go to Hi...

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

ok guys just how many coats of flex coat or equivalent stuff do you apply. i have seen eyes that look like they were barely coated and some that look like they were coated 8 or 10 times, big ol heavy coats. now were not talking "show rods" were talking "go fishing" rods. and is it 5 min...

Jim Lueck · Jim Lueck

The rumors of my untimely death are untrue or at least greatly exaggerated!! lol. ....I've been working out of town quite a bit for the last couple of months and we all know it was deer season before that......I've been checking in, just not been able to build much. I've got a inshore 7fter I've been try...

Raymond Adams · Raymond Adams

Now that we have several moderators we should have some do's & don'ts so we are all on the same page. Obviously, we won't allow any foul language and posts with any sexual innuendos. What else will we prohibit on the PUBLIC forum? If someone wants to come here and talk smack about the club (not spons...

Rusty Byrley · Rusty Byrley

I saw on NERBS that Billy had a checkerboard jig for sale for $25.00 or $26.00 plus a small amout for postage. Way better than the competitors price!

Pat Helton · Pat Helton

Everyone needs to check out the "Rods For soldiers" section to see what Don Savage is doing for us again this year. He made a very generous donation last year that really helped us out and he is doing it again this year. He is one hell of a gentleman. Big thank you to you Don Pat

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

ok guys i have been asked to bring my art up to show by several people , well there in books and not matter or framed ( best way to store them and less damage) . so i'll bring a few and we can look during a break if its ok with Terry J and the others.

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

dumb question, but what other purpose does the paint do for a blank other than hide the raw rod underneath ? and what would be the easiest way to remove the paint , and no i'd never use paint stripper thats way to harsh it.

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

ok guys i notice that the Vault has not has "any" updates since 08. nothing new to add, there has to be some new stuff you guys have learned and just busting to add to the vault.

John Lopez · John Lopez

da other half of da pics

John Lopez · John Lopez

Here goes some pics.

Kyle Jud · Kyle Jud

Hey all!! It was good to see a pretty decent turnout at the meeting this weekend! I've been guilty of not checking in here lately, but keeping this forum going is essential to the success of the club. For a majority of members, it is tough to get to Houston once a month for meetings. I think we need to start c...

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

seems that the chatter had died off. i cant wait for the 23rd to come, i want ta get in there and learn a bunch of stuff from you guyz. -- Edited by Terry G on Tuesday 19th of January 2010 06:04:41 PM

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

humm, Mud Hole Mas says that there will be a rod building class Jan 23 (most of us know this) but it also says = Jan 24 (thats a Sunday , i didnt think FTU opened on Sunday's) some body want to "splane" dis to me?

Pat Helton · Pat Helton

OK all you TRB people repeat after me. "I promise to view both TRB websites everyday and to post as often as possible." Thank you Pat

Pat Helton · Pat Helton

Bill Cason's Crystal Clear color preserver will be ready for distributin on January 15th. You can order it from me just call 979-418-9093 or email me at patfatdaddy@gmail.com. We have the waterbased and the solvent based formulas available now. We hope to have a five minute epoxy and a slow cure epox...

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

has anyone ever used one of the battery operated drills as a rod dryer motor. i just cant believe some of the prices they or even ebay want for these things, dang!

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

(background of the story) redoing an old rod i have and it was that mottley green one i spoke about before. i stripped it and the basic rod had some neat patterns and color so i just finished it with clear and let it dry. so i says to my self "lets try weave something simple", i normally thread ma...

Terry Goode · Terry Goode

so much information so little time ( you guys have a storehouse of learning packed in here) . sure wish there was more participation here, i enjoy reading and learning from you guys.

Raymond Adams · Raymond Adams

I want to make a 2010 calender featuring the work and accomplisments of TRB members. It will be in PDF format so all can see/print it and it can be posted on our forums. I'll need pix and info/ideas from as many members that are interested in participating. Lets see who actually sees this post too. This fo...

Pat Helton · Pat Helton

Am I the only one that checks this board every day. We need to get fired up again. We can't sit back and wait for someone else to get things going, we are someone else. Let's come up with some new ideas. We need to plan for the FTU show, we need to plan for our own show. We need to get the training program going. W...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	question to you fly fishing guys (Preview) question to you fly fishing guys, or if ya make fly rods. just how many eyes are on say a 9 footer, 2 piece rod and this is also counting the tip top one also?. and being a novice just what is the difference between a fresh water and a salt water rod besides the obvious of the corrosion factors? and yes i also po...	Terry Goode	3	573	Feb 18, 2010 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	Rod building videos, some good info here! (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamSurfinSapo#p/u/3/...	Allen Pierce	2	576	Feb 16, 2010 by Trey Shaw
	Apparel (Preview) Are there still shirts or caps for sale?	Rusty Byrley	1	552	Feb 15, 2010 by Trey Shaw
	CD (Preview) MaryLou, i watched that CD, wish i had had that earlier this year, heck would have saved me so many hours of reading just plain text ( pictures work better for me) . i coulda been making rods much earlier , thanks again.	Terry Goode	2	573	Feb 12, 2010 by Trey Shaw
	EVA and Hypalon.. (Preview) What's the difference?	Dennis Dickson	4	710	Feb 12, 2010 by Jerry Poindexter
	What's your favorite? (Preview) Wanted to get your opinions on what your favorite inshore saltwater spinning rod guides were. I'm rebuilding a rod for my dad and need something that will take a beating. He doesn't baby his rods like I do. Just finished a casting rod for myself and used micros and really liked then. What about micros on...	Travis Johnson	6	624	Feb 11, 2010 by Jerry Poindexter
	Working On A New Rod..... (Preview) Been working on a new rod and wanted to show off the handle.....this is a Gaboon Viper Handle on a St.Croix Flyrod blank..( black satin finish).....it's going to be awesome !!... It has heck convincing that viper to get on that handle !!!.. It is finally warming up here enough for me to start the epoxy wo...	MaryLouVandeRiet	13	690	Feb 10, 2010 by Jerry Poindexter
	Copperhead Skin (Preview) I am in need of a copperhead skin to finish a rod that I am working on and having little luck finding one. Anyone out there have one or a 5"or 6" pc that they are willing to part with?	Rusty Byrley	2	559	Feb 8, 2010 by Trey Shaw
	calendar (Preview) i see somebody updated the calendar , thanks its a good reminder.	Terry Goode	3	491	Feb 7, 2010 by Trey Shaw
	Weaving (Preview) I have been wanting to learn threadweaving but don't know where to start. I have the jig and JAmes Uptons book but still have no idea where to start. What is a good pattern to start with? I will gladly come to you and sit in your shop. Uptons book starts with Letters and I've already done that. I can't go to Hi...	Rusty Byrley	8	690	Feb 6, 2010 by Rusty Byrley
	how many coats (brain pickin time ) (Preview) ok guys just how many coats of flex coat or equivalent stuff do you apply. i have seen eyes that look like they were barely coated and some that look like they were coated 8 or 10 times, big ol heavy coats. now were not talking "show rods" were talking "go fishing" rods. and is it 5 min...	Terry Goode	12	2494	Feb 5, 2010 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	I'm still around (Preview) The rumors of my untimely death are untrue or at least greatly exaggerated!! lol. ....I've been working out of town quite a bit for the last couple of months and we all know it was deer season before that......I've been checking in, just not been able to build much. I've got a inshore 7fter I've been try...	Jim Lueck	4	556	Feb 3, 2010 by Raymond Adams
	Rules for moderators (Preview) Now that we have several moderators we should have some do's & don'ts so we are all on the same page. Obviously, we won't allow any foul language and posts with any sexual innuendos. What else will we prohibit on the PUBLIC forum? If someone wants to come here and talk smack about the club (not spons...	Raymond Adams	11	604	Feb 3, 2010 by Jerry Poindexter
	Checkerboard Cork Jig (Preview) I saw on NERBS that Billy had a checkerboard jig for sale for $25.00 or $26.00 plus a small amout for postage. Way better than the competitors price!	Rusty Byrley	1	2314	Feb 2, 2010 by Jerry Poindexter
	Don Savage (Preview) Everyone needs to check out the "Rods For soldiers" section to see what Don Savage is doing for us again this year. He made a very generous donation last year that really helped us out and he is doing it again this year. He is one hell of a gentleman. Big thank you to you Don Pat	Pat Helton	3	722	Jan 31, 2010 by Don Savage
	my drawings (Preview) ok guys i have been asked to bring my art up to show by several people , well there in books and not matter or framed ( best way to store them and less damage) . so i'll bring a few and we can look during a break if its ok with Terry J and the others.	Terry Goode	3	545	Jan 30, 2010 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	blanks (Preview) dumb question, but what other purpose does the paint do for a blank other than hide the raw rod underneath ? and what would be the easiest way to remove the paint , and no i'd never use paint stripper thats way to harsh it.	Terry Goode	2	580	Jan 28, 2010 by Raymond Adams
	The Vault (Preview) ok guys i notice that the Vault has not has "any" updates since 08. nothing new to add, there has to be some new stuff you guys have learned and just busting to add to the vault.	Terry Goode	0	495	Jan 28, 2010 by Terry Goode
	here goes some more pics (Preview) da other half of da pics	John Lopez	4	585	Jan 26, 2010 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	TRB 1st rod buildn class (Preview) Here goes some pics.	John Lopez	2	505	Jan 26, 2010 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	Lets get this thing cranking again!! (Preview) Hey all!! It was good to see a pretty decent turnout at the meeting this weekend! I've been guilty of not checking in here lately, but keeping this forum going is essential to the success of the club. For a majority of members, it is tough to get to Houston once a month for meetings. I think we need to start c...	Kyle Jud	26	1590	Jan 21, 2010 by Kyle Jud
	hummm (Preview) seems that the chatter had died off. i cant wait for the 23rd to come, i want ta get in there and learn a bunch of stuff from you guyz. -- Edited by Terry G on Tuesday 19th of January 2010 06:04:41 PM	Terry Goode	6	601	Jan 20, 2010 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	Mud Hole Mag (Preview) humm, Mud Hole Mas says that there will be a rod building class Jan 23 (most of us know this) but it also says = Jan 24 (thats a Sunday , i didnt think FTU opened on Sunday's) some body want to "splane" dis to me?	Terry Goode	4	671	Jan 17, 2010 by Raymond Adams
	repeat after me (Preview) OK all you TRB people repeat after me. "I promise to view both TRB websites everyday and to post as often as possible." Thank you Pat	Pat Helton	1	583	Jan 1, 2010 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	Cason's Crystal Clear (Preview) Bill Cason's Crystal Clear color preserver will be ready for distributin on January 15th. You can order it from me just call 979-418-9093 or email me at patfatdaddy@gmail.com. We have the waterbased and the solvent based formulas available now. We hope to have a five minute epoxy and a slow cure epox...	Pat Helton	0	1602	Dec 23, 2009 by Pat Helton
	drill (Preview) has anyone ever used one of the battery operated drills as a rod dryer motor. i just cant believe some of the prices they or even ebay want for these things, dang!	Terry Goode	1	593	Dec 15, 2009 by MaryLouVandeRiet
	convinced thread weavers are nuts! (a repost from 2cool) (Preview) (background of the story) redoing an old rod i have and it was that mottley green one i spoke about before. i stripped it and the basic rod had some neat patterns and color so i just finished it with clear and let it dry. so i says to my self "lets try weave something simple", i normally thread ma...	Terry Goode	2	607	Nov 25, 2009 by Terry Goode
	whats that old saying (Preview) so much information so little time ( you guys have a storehouse of learning packed in here) . sure wish there was more participation here, i enjoy reading and learning from you guys.	Terry Goode	2	542	Nov 22, 2009 by Terry Goode
	TRB 2010 Calender (Preview) I want to make a 2010 calender featuring the work and accomplisments of TRB members. It will be in PDF format so all can see/print it and it can be posted on our forums. I'll need pix and info/ideas from as many members that are interested in participating. Lets see who actually sees this post too. This fo...	Raymond Adams	10	717	Nov 17, 2009 by John Lopez
	No activity (Preview) Am I the only one that checks this board every day. We need to get fired up again. We can't sit back and wait for someone else to get things going, we are someone else. Let's come up with some new ideas. We need to plan for the FTU show, we need to plan for our own show. We need to get the training program going. W...	Pat Helton	6	656	Feb 17, 2009 by Alan Heuston
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