ladystrange Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 i have wanted to build a fly rod for awhile now. does anyone know of any classes over the winter? has anyone built one and how did it work out? suggestions for blanks, guides etc any suggestions on where to begin or who to contact in the calgary area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest bigbadbrent Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I'm actually starting a rod in the next week or so at fly's etc....can't wait to be catching fish on my own flies, tossed on my own rod..siccckk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I've built about 12 to date, If you want to chat just pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 And another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 There's a few here that build. My recommendation would be to build a 'specialty' rod. ie. a 2 wt, or a back up 6 wt. Start with something inexpensive. In Calgary, you can't go wrong with Wayne at Fishtales. Dan craft is probably the best way to go for blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 SilverDoctor, Trying to figure out what you used for the handle in the 2nd picture. From left>right, it looks like maple>cork ring>burled cork>birch tree bark>burled cork>cork ring>hardwood. Is the center section birch tree bark? How did you seal the sap? regards, Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 SilverDoctor, Trying to figure out what you used for the handle in the 2nd picture. From left>right, it looks like maple>cork ring>burled cork>birch tree bark>burled cork>cork ring>hardwood. Is the center section birch tree bark? How did you seal the sap? regards, Don Hi Don, you have the the sequence of materials dead on, great eye. Yes the center section is Birch bark. I dried the bark and peeled it. Not much sap in the bark. I could trade you the info for a bamboo blank .... Ha ha. I actually had to experiment a bit with some smaller sections before I got it to work. But I think I have it down now. I have some simple notes I kept on it to remind myself for next time. If you pm me I will dig them up and email em to you during the week. I did go through a bit of bark to find the right stuff. Have to get out this fall and find some more fallen deadfall. Maybe on a Raven trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 i love you guys, you are so awesome. everyone is so willing to share info. Doc, i will pm you when i get back from the coast. beautiful work. i am thinking a 4pc 3 or 4wt. brent, could you pm me on where you are building yours... i'm not sure if i want to go with a blank or if i want to build with bamboo. i think the first one will probably be a blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hi Don, you have the the sequence of materials dead on, great eye. Yes the center section is Birch bark. I dried the bark and peeled it. Not much sap in the bark. I could trade you the info for a bamboo blank .... Ha ha. I actually had to experiment a bit with some smaller sections before I got it to work. But I think I have it down now. I have some simple notes I kept on it to remind myself for next time. If you pm me I will dig them up and email em to you during the week. I did go through a bit of bark to find the right stuff. Have to get out this fall and find some more fallen deadfall. Maybe on a Raven trip. GREAT stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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