Mats, the Swedish guy

feeds@yuku.com (matsoberg) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:03:31 GMT

Hello to you all.

I´ve been on this forum for a few years, so I guess it´s about time to let you guys know who I am.

I´m Mats Öberg. I live in Stockholm, Sweden. I have not been into rodmaking for a long time at all. I finished my 11;th rod this spring. Well, it was the 12;th one I wrote my name on, but the first one was done with alot of help from my mentor Stefan Broms. There´s alot to say about Stefan and his rods, but let´s just leave it to the fact that he´s...

rasied pillar reels

feeds@yuku.com (nysguide) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:16:00 GMT

gentelman I am intrested in making a paised pillar reel , have any of you guys tried making the raised pillar reels ?

New Trout/Panfish reel complete.

feeds@yuku.com (sbrusky) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:09:26 GMT

This is my new trout/panfish reel complete.
It has a standard simple click drag, Delrin sideplates, 7075 alum. rings and spool plates, navel brass hub
and stainless steel pillars, screws and foot.
Questions and comments welcome.
Thanks for looking.
Hope you like,
Stefan

PAUL FILIPPIONE

feeds@yuku.com (HERMES2069) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:41:12 GMT

Does anybody have contact info for Paul Filippione.
Thanks
Phil

Rod and Reel Builders

feeds@yuku.com (reddirt) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:23:47 GMT

I frequent this site just as a reader. There is some great information within the site.

I am in search of all Those basement or backyard rod builders - Bamboo, Fiberglass, Graphite - whoever. Or folks who just make stuff for our sport of fly fishing. I am trying to focus on setting up a place to make their arts shine. I am not sure exactly how I am going to do it but the only way to start is to see how many folks participate. If you know any folks like this please let me know at

Line guides for Hardy Reels

feeds@yuku.com (reckless) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:25:28 GMT

I have a number of old Hardy reels with damaged or missing line guides. Does anyone make them? I need one for a Zenith and two for Marquis reels. Would it be possible to get a pattern for these? Thanks. Neil

Hardy Pefect 3 1/8 Cleaning

feeds@yuku.com (beaudad) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:39:11 GMT

Recently acquired this reel at an estate sale and don't know how to break it down for a cleaning. Built in 70's does not have spool screw(in the center of the spool). Could someone please advise a neophyte?
Thank you.

Dallas Texas area rodmakers?

feeds@yuku.com (jim royston) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:04:57 GMT

I've had a desire to make cane rods for many years. I need help.
Thanks, Jim

Nicho bamboo rod co . Model The Driggs taper

feeds@yuku.com (bbamboo) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:05:50 GMT

Just finished a Driggs .Hope you like it

www.nichobamboorods.com

Another protoype

feeds@yuku.com (sbrusky) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:05:22 GMT

This is Another prototype--- 3.5" salmon reel with adjustable drag.
Thanks for looking.

3" Anti-reverse reel all stainless 9oz.

feeds@yuku.com (sbrusky) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:24:51 GMT

This is a prototype Anti-reverse reel. It's 3" in Dia. All stainless steel and weighs in at 9 oz. The side plates are hard coated.
Thought I would share .

Handmade Walnut and Brass Reels

feeds@yuku.com (Scot on the Conewago) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:15:09 GMT

There is a new walnut and brass fly reel on ebay. Item #270263998736. In the description the seller says that he referenced a book he found called "Reels" by Oliver Gregory dated 1883. The book was 60 pages and had layouts of wooden reels. Although the wooden reels predate the "classic" period of vom-hofe style reels, they are a thing-of-beauty.

Check it out.

Scot "to busy to be" on the Conewago

finishing Delrin.

feeds@yuku.com (sbrusky) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:08:36 GMT

Anyone willing to share ideas on getting a shine on delrin side plates??
Thanks in advance!!!!

Reel Shop Talk

feeds@yuku.com (reelmaker) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:54:34 GMT

I thought some folks on this forum might enjoy this little tale of 2 reelnut makers.....Ebarrel and RM have been trying to get together to meet and share notes for about a year.....This board brought us together in cyberspace a good while ago (thanks Banjo)....Well,, we finally made it work and spent the better part of a day in my shop with endless reel talk and hundreds of questions about materials, techniques, collets, tooling and most of all our own histories and beginnings in a shared...

Little help for the handycapped (mentally)

feeds@yuku.com (MontyMontana) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:27:42 GMT

Gentlemen...could someone hand lead me in the right direction...this damn computer is really pissing me off tonight. I'm looking for information on EC Powell rod tapers......goggle seems to be on strike.

thanks for any help

Monty Montana

Air travel and the cane rod

feeds@yuku.com (reckless) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:53:10 GMT

As a frequent flyer and a keen fly fisher. I would like to know if the extreme cold temperature in an aircraft hold could damage a bamboo rod in any way. If so, as we can not carry any fishing equipment on board, is there anything we can do to minimize the chance of damage?

Old Silk Line

feeds@yuku.com (flywolf) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:59:52 GMT

As a newby to fly fishing, I have inherited a couple of name fly rods and a Pfluger Medalists reel. The reel has old lline the is gummed up and sticky. It might be silk line. Is there any way the line can be cleaned and re-used? Any info would be helpful. thanks

Little River Rods... little known secret...

feeds@yuku.com (bob4st) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:04:31 GMT

...over the years I have aquired six fantastic rods made by Dennis Menscer of "Little River Rods", located on the West Branch of the Delaware River in Hancock, NY.... he aquired Nate Uslans mill from Jim Beasley and has since modified it to perfection... self-taught and with a little help from his friends Brandin, Carpenter, Aroner, Kuttner, Robbins, Wagner, Taylor, and Beasley, just to name a few of the best, he has "nailed" as well as improved...

New Bellinger reels?

feeds@yuku.com (David Dornblaser) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:42:20 GMT

Has anyone seen or heard anything about the new reels that Bellinger is developing? With the Mk I gone, I would assume that the new reel will be it's replacement?

- David

New "Classic Style Reels"

feeds@yuku.com (greg hall) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:10:47 GMT

I really admire all the work of all the folks who are turning out such great looking reels but why does everyone make the Von Hoffe style? Now I'm particularly fond of the raised pillar style and there are some nice ones made but very few compared to the Von Hoffe style. Is there a reason that there are no new versions of the St. George or the Uniqua styles being made? How about some of the real nice pre-war Young or Dingley models?

The above is not meant to be a complaint or...

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