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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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here goes some more pics
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TRB 1st rod buildn class
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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No activity
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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...
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Happy New Years
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Hey Everyone Happy New Years and a prosperous one. Hopefully thing will lighten up now that the Holidays are behind us. Q. What are we doing for the FTU gathering in March? I think this is an excellent time to bring it up on all the boards to lift everyone's spirits. It's just around the corner, Who's...
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Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas to everyone, hope all is well with everyone and blessings are among all of you. God willing will get together soon w/another RB demo. Take care guys/gals. Ed
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Happy Holidays TRB'ers
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Hope everyone of my TRB friends have a wonderful holiday season. Be Safe!
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Hows everybody doing?
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Long time no hear.. everybody OK?
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Terry Jones
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Has anyone spoken to Terry? I haven't heard from him since Ike. I hope everything is OK. Pat
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Where is everybody?
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Hey Gang We need to get cranked up again. Our plans have been put on hold for a while but it is time to get back to work. I suggest we have a meeting the lastSaturday of October. That should give everyone time to get their lives put back together after Ike. WE need to replan our rod show and we also need to figur...
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What now?
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WE survived the storm but it has slowed down our plans for our club. Our rod show has been postponed indefinately and shouldn't be rescheduled until everyone has their lives back in order. Do we let this change of events slow down our progress? We were making a lot of progress very fast. Do we need to mayb...
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La. folks update
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I was in contact w/ Lance Dupre(Swampland) last night. He said they were fine. He got power restored on Sunday and postal service yesterday. He said Bill, up near Baton Rouge, will be w/o power for 7-10 more days. I'm pretty sure they don't need anymore rain over there! I hope Ike takes a hike WAY south, l...
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PicToWeave Weaving Competition
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Loaded Dog Enterprises in conjunction with Lamar Fishing Products, Fish Hawk Thread & other sponsors is proud to announce the inaugural "PicToWeave Weaving Competition". The aim of the competition is to encourage rod builders to try their hand at weaving. Contestants must regis...
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Happy Birthday Pat Helton!!!!
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Our own media star is having a birthday today! Happy Birthday, sir and thank you very much for all your hard work ! I'm proud to know you, Pat Helton,,,,Jim
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IE Spell
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For those who, like myself are spelling challenged here is a neat utility for PC's using Internet Explorer called IE-Spell. After installing it you can right click on your forum post & check for and correct spelling errors.
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Shop Shutting Down for a Short Time
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Hello guys and gals, Just got back from the Hospital In SA. I have been out of touch for about a month and will be closing my shop and not taking any new orders for at least two months due to health issues. I think about yall all the time but got caught without my laptop......I have another month of treatme...
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Need a weave pattern
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I started a rod a week ago and need a weave pattern to go on it.... I need an anchor and globe. The rod I started is a rod that I was going to build and donate to the rods for solidgers program. Then today on 2cool I read the post about the TASF and really want this rod to be completed soon and have not had a lot o...
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Park Falls, Wisconsin
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All I can say is....if you were'nt there, you missed a great time !! You missed, meeting new friends, touring the St.Croix Factory, building a rod blank, good food, and viewing the beauty of Wisconsin !! It was the worth the 3000 miles round trip I made !! Wooo-Hoo !! What a trip !!... ML
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Pics on the Hall of Fame
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In responce to quite a few people wanting me to put a face to the name... this is the only board I feel safe in doing so at the time.. lol
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Customer Service...etc....
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O.K Guys...I guess you can say I am blowing off some steam !! Two weeks ago, one of my older customers asked me to rebuild a GLoomis rodblank for him....(The GLoomis snapped right above the foregrip)He supplied the rodblank.... He brought in the old handle assemble and wanted me to use it on the new rodb...
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Rod Tips...Etc....
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O.K Guys..... I know this subject has been cussed' and discussed....BUT...I have a rod tip that absoleutly will not turn loose !! It is on a older AllStar and I have tried the proved methods...BUT...I am afraid I am going to damaged the tip...so I am going t...
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