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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2013 7:36:33 GMT
So now the main fishing season has finished i just wondered what other peoples interests are? Apart from the Grayling fishing and filling up the fly boxes that can only keep us busy for so long. So i will kick it off by saying my other main interest is deer control, it gets the adrenalin going, fills the freezer and it keeps the farmers happy. I have just joined a club, taken up field archery, that is great fun, walking around Haldon woods firing at targets. Finally, this will be my most challenging, just bought myself a new camera, this is something i really want to get into but it all looks very technical! Any advice on the last one Pete? Cheers Richard
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Post by Ray Kendrick on Oct 31, 2013 12:57:29 GMT
Last winter I tried my hand at building a Bamboo Rod. It was a great way to keep busy during the winter. I just completed it so I missed out on trying it out during the 2013 season. Next one will be bit quicker to build now that I got the '1st timer' apprehensions out of the way. You don't need anything fancy in the way of tools etc, other then getting your hands on a planing form. If I can do it...anyone can. Give it a go! It's 7'6" 6wt. (My plan was 6' 5 wt... ....I did say it was my first! ) ray
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Post by terry on Oct 31, 2013 18:38:35 GMT
Ray that looks fantastic, fancy having a go myself, have built a few rods from carbon blanks but always thought that cane was too difficult for me. Was this from absolute scratch? Do tell us more.
Terry
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Post by Pete Tyjas on Oct 31, 2013 18:49:47 GMT
Nice one Ray, I'd love to hear more about the build too and look forward to seeing the christening shot of rod and fish!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2013 22:42:26 GMT
Nice work Ray, work of art, like Terry i have built carbon rods but not bamboo, perhaps i need to break out my books again. The only problem i experienced building my carbon rods was getting the epoxy mix correct, but did it in the end. Thanks for posting. Cheers Richard
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Post by Ray Kendrick on Nov 1, 2013 17:53:22 GMT
Thanks for your kind comments. In answer to questions.... - Yes, it is from scratch. I purchased a 12' length of Tonkin Cane through my Fishing Club, enough for a few rods. (I joined them specifically because they build cane rods). The H/W is all store bought.....ie. reel seat etc. - I had Epoxy mixing problems as well, but fixed it using syringes as measuring devices. - I will definitely post the christening shot of rod and fish! How many more sleeps till April?!! I 'just happen' to have documented the process in pictures....so I wouldn't forget what to do the next time!! s679.photobucket.com/user/rkendric/slideshow/Bamboo?sort=4PS....It's not hard to do. Only difference between a carbon and cane build is you have to build the blank....the rest is the same...mostly. It helps to have someone near by with some experience....but not absolutely necessary. There's a lot of info in books and on youtube. NOTE...I mucked up the butt section while fitting of the ferrules and had to redo it all from scratch. I was ready to chuck it out, glad I didn't. They say an experienced 'builder' can do it in 40 hrs or even less...took me 3 or 4 times that. ray
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2013 10:04:59 GMT
Ray, superb pics, a work of art my friend, i watched one being made at the Devon County show a few years ago, just makes people realise the skill and hard work that is required to construct such a rod and why they are so expensive. I don't think i would have the patience to make one to be honest, the jig looks expensive? I solved the problem of the epoxy by using the syringe and warmed it in the microwave for a few seconds before mixing. Before i had even cast my rod i took to Kennick to try and imagine my horror when a chap took a look and stabbed the tip into the ground to see what 'action' it had, my heart missed a beat! It is my favourite rod for the river Teign, i never let my clients get their mitts on it! Cheers Richard
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Post by terry on Nov 2, 2013 16:52:09 GMT
Ray when I said "did you make it from scratch" I had no real idea what that entailed. I also think it is a work of Art, absolutely brilliant. The only thing is I would hardly dare to actually take a rod like that out of the house in fact I think I would have to sleep with it.
Thanks for posting, great to see.
Terry
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Post by Ray Kendrick on Nov 3, 2013 21:25:42 GMT
imagine my horror when a chap took a look and stabbed the tip into the ground to see what 'action' it had, my heart missed a beat! Richard, Happened to me as well. Our club president did it. He's 86 and a bit shakey and I had a heart attack when he pressed and bent the tip against the ground!! The Devon County Fair would be nice to visit. I worked on a dairy farm on weekends as a teen when living in Modbury. I sometimes hated it...but now I realize how lucky I was to experience it. Oh ya...the planing jig. It's usually referred to as a Planing Form. They generally cost hundreds of pounds...another good reason for finding a club. Another option is finding an engineering shop that can build it or make it out of wood. Lots of info online. Terry, RE: The only thing is I would hardly dare to actually take a rod like that out of the house in fact I think I would have to sleep with it.
Tried that....in no uncertain terms...she said NO! Anyway guys, if you have been thinking about doing it...just do it. I appreciate the kind words and all, but if want to see true works of art, check out any cane rod built by a reputable builder who has perfected their craft. I know my photo's look good, but it does not hold a candle to those guys. Building the rod has really increased my admiration for the bamboo rods some of these guys build. Not just well built, but built to exacting dimensions and tapers. ray
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