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Finishing Question
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I just finished putting on my first coat of high build and it is not drying i mixed 3cc and 3cc its been on the dryer for 4 hours and still not dry please help
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question to you fly fishing guys
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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...
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Terry Goode
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Rod building videos, some good info here!
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http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamSurfinSapo#p/u/3/...
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Allen Pierce
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Apparel
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Are there still shirts or caps for sale?
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Rusty Byrley
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CD
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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.
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Terry Goode
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EVA and Hypalon..
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Dennis Dickson
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What's your favorite?
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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...
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Travis Johnson
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Working On A New Rod.....
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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...
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Copperhead Skin
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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?
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Rusty Byrley
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calendar
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i see somebody updated the calendar , thanks its a good reminder.
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Terry Goode
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Weaving
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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...
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Rusty Byrley
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how many coats (brain pickin time )
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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...
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Terry Goode
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I'm still around
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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...
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Rules for moderators
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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...
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Raymond Adams
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Checkerboard Cork Jig
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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!
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Rusty Byrley
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Don Savage
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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
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Pat Helton
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my drawings
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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.
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Terry Goode
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blanks
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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.
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Terry Goode
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The Vault
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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.
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Terry Goode
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here goes some more pics
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John Lopez
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TRB 1st rod buildn class
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John Lopez
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Lets get this thing cranking again!!
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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...
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hummm
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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
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Terry Goode
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Mud Hole Mag
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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?
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Terry Goode
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repeat after me
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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
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Pat Helton
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Cason's Crystal Clear
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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...
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Pat Helton
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drill
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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!
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Terry Goode
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convinced thread weavers are nuts! (a repost from 2cool)
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(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...
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Terry Goode
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whats that old saying
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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.
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Terry Goode
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TRB 2010 Calender
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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...
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