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look out Pat , go hide
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look out Pat , go hide ol Terry G is brain storming again on Elk horn . its gona be one of them "OH GOD not that, where can we hide this rod?" , hahah i have changed my mind so many times i had to get "off the pot so to say!" now i'll start the eyes. -- Edited by Terry Goode on Sunday 7th of No...
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Donating rods / taxes
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So Im in the process of building my first donation. What Im curious about is do I claim it at my cost or what I would charge if sold to a client? I feel like I made a mistake by telling the organization what the total cost would be if I sold it to a client Just curious so I can report the taxes back accurately this...
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Fishing report
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My fishing partner and I went fishing yesterday and boy did we do good. We had our limit by 9:30 of speckled trout. We spent the next 6 hours trying to catch our redfish. We caught several redfish but not a single one big enough to keep. We probably caught and released another two limits of trout. Most of t...
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John Blair's surgery
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John Blair is going into the hospital tomorrow for hip replacement surgery. Let's say a little prayer for him and wish him a speedy recovery. Pat
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fishing tournament
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I have been invited to bring 4 Texas wounded veterans to fish in a tuna tournament in Washington. At least I think it is Washington. It is on the Bloodydecks website. The airfare will be paid for courtesy of Operation airlift. I will call and get all of the details tomorrow. Pat
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catfish rod ?
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what constitutes a good ( freshwater) catfish rod ? i dont know a dang thing about one but was asked to "think about building one", well i am thinking and as usual am not coming up with any thing.
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Terry Goode
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Does anyone have any ideas on testing a finish in freezing temps when you live in Texas?
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Hi MaryLou, I have been working away on our project. I just thought I would run it by everyone and see if there were any better ideas than the freezer section of my fridge. If you all have an idea please let us know. MaryLou has a customer who wants to make sure it will hold up to ice fishing and the weather tha...
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big boy pants
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http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/attachments/rod-building/236040d1287180622-some-pics-show-pa027344-2.jpg
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Informal Introduction: Meet the kook known as "Capt. G"
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Hello all. My name is Capt. G. The "Capt." part comes from my 100 ton Masters License, and previous profession, which was operating a 92 ton sport-fishing boat. I live in Osaka, Japan, and Engrish is my second language. I used to own a real estate investment/development company in Hattie...
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Greg Vella
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Help on a rod for the RFS program
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Hello all, I know I don't post much at all or make many of the meetings but when I have a question I do know where to go. I will be starting a rod that I plan to donate for the Rods for Soldiers and need some ideas. The rod in question will be for the "Ladies" of our great forces. I usually do not indul...
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flounder presentration
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any one here go to it ? was good, hope they do it again. (soon)
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WCCRTS
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I just got back from the West Coast Custom Rod and Tackle Show and it was great. I was treated like royalty. Everyone was great and it was big boost for RFS. The best in the business were there, people like Doc Ski, Randy Search, Pat Haeckel, Bill Havens, Bill Batson, Mark Griffin, John and Mary Gherardi(...
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Hello and Question
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Relatively new to the board, it has been a long time since building a rod (1980) and am studying all info I can find before starting the next one. Want to say thanks to all that have posted. My question is has anyone wrapped a handle in leather? I was thinking of using carved leather wrapped around the rod...
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RFS, just in case some body missed it.
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read it carfully , can ya belive it, what a slam.
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gift certificates
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the suggestion of gift certificates has been brough up but i have a problem with a part of that in that the vets could request rods to built with specifications , i am willing to bet some of these vets have never fished or at least know what componets they would want. or am i totally wrong again?
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College Station
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I am new to this site and have built one rod and redone another and was wondering if there are any rod builders in the Bryan/College Station area? This is a great site with tons of information. I can't wait to get my next rod started and then fisnished.
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Everett Parks
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Surprise
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Silvia and Grady surprised me yesterday at the fly rod building class. They came in with two beautiful and delicious birthday cakes for me. Actual I think one was for Terry G. His birthday is today. My cake had 100 candles on it, well a 1 and two zeroes. We had a great discussion about what is going on at Blo...
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Harnell
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I have 2 552's and one 542. I would like to sell one or all. They have been refinished and probably needs it again. Contact me through my e-mail paul@soonercustomrod.com Terry or tim if this is the wrong place for this please let me know.
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Paul Lindsey
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CMK mono
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i was told how to start and end the mono over it but i am "old and forgetfull"
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a CMK mono wrap test.
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a CMK mono wrap test. red met and gold met and 20 lb mono. please excuse this test, its not real good and i tried to do it with a moving camera well here goes and i'd like some feed back on this wrap, not the movie making part , heheh http://www.terry-g.net/fishing/rod4-003.mpg -- Edited by Terry Goode on...
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Please, need help with names for new Bullard Brushes
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I am holding up the production of the Bullard Brushes because I have yet to name each brush. HELP!! I want to name each brush in a way that would clearly show the use for each brush, making it useful to a novice or pro. Here are the sizes: · round tip between 1/16 and 1/32 · 1/8 in. flat · ¼ in. flat · 3/8 in. fla...
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well i feel pretty good
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well i feel pretty good, this last pet/ct scan showed "no new growth" in the two new cancer spots that developed months ago. matter of fact my oncolligest said they appear to have shrunk a small amount ! still draggin my butt but its still alive heheh - feel good enough to try and do a bit of fish...
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Red and Gold ?
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i was asked over the weekend if i would take a buddy's "old, old" rod and redo the eyes for him, its a inexpensive rod but he just loved it so i said yes. the old boy is going through some tough times and i figured i'd use some of my existing thread and not charge him for it . what other color would wor...
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MaryLou your test is complete
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MaryLou asked me to conduct a test by freezing applied epoxy on a rod. I wrapped a piece of rod blank, finished it with DIAMOND II (2 coats, no CP) and then cut the rod down to about 12 inches long. The rod went into the freezer, and out, and in, and out---so on and so on. I have been doing this for several weeks...
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Silvia Davis
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Turk's head knot
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Sombody wanted to know how to do a quick and easy turk's head knot, here is how i learned a quicke one , the trick is #6 . -- Edited by Terry Goode on Sunday 15th of August 2010 05:49:47 PM
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work out for the scrimshaw rod
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went yesterday to a new place (Baytown Nature Center) , whew was it hot but second cast it was a winner, i thi'll go back to that place.
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Terry Goode
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New Water Based CP results
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Of course I'm biased so take this with a grain of salt but I'm doing some personal tests on the New water based "Cason's Crystal Clear" CP from Cason Custom Rod Finishes. 1st pic is after 2 coats and 2nd pic after 4 coats. As you can see there is absolutely NO hazing or visable acrylic crystals...
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Raymond Adams
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Eyes
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Just to keep you posted i underwent cataract surgery on my left eye and i had the right eye done last week. I am anxious to see how much my vision has improved and i am sure my clients are to. Have a great day
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Paul Lindsey
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Monthly meeting
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Are we having a monthly meeting Saturday? It is not on the Calender. Pat
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Brazoria County Cavalry
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Yesterday the Brazoria County Cavalry came out to honor my SIL Major Jason Lewallen and to my surprise I was honored for my Viet Nam service. I thought I was being pretty smart setting this up for my SIL but my daughter pulled a fast one on me and asked them to honor me as well. I was given a Texas flag that had...
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