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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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MaryLouVandeRiet
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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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Randy Search
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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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Terry Goode
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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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Moses Soto
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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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MaryLouVandeRiet
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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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Jim Lueck
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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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