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robertsan21 
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Posted on: Apr. 05 2012,21:31 |
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So I been hard at work these last weeks on my first bamboo rod.
It will be a 5# 7.5fot rod.
I know its my first rod but I can see myself already building many more, its really fun and I already got plans for the next rod, a short 3# weight rod for the smaller streams here in sweden for trout that aint that big.
Trying to find awesome parts for the rod is going to be fun, I think I want to go all in on this rod as it will be a gift to my dad, engraved slider rings and reel seat, engraved Ferrules etc.
here is a short video clip I took the other day.
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HerkDrvr
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Posted on: Apr. 06 2012,16:07 |
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I'm looking forward to seeing the finished rod.
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fraser hocks
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Posted on: Apr. 06 2012,21:34 |
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Nice one Robert. Something im sure il put my hand to at some point. very enjoyable to fish with a rod you have built yourself. Done it a few times with off the shelf blanks.
Building your own blank takes it to that next level!! Im sure you will get a certain sense of pride every time you fish with it.
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Mattyd
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Posted on: Apr. 09 2012,19:41 |
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Awesome Robert,
I have just finished the planing the butt on a Dickerson 8013 finally!!!!!
What taper did you go with on the 5wt (and is your builder friend Mattsoberg on the rodbuilders forum???)
Can't wait to see the finished product bro
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Before we had Glass, we had Grass - Fish Bamboo
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robertsan21
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Posted on: Apr. 09 2012,23:09 |
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Mats öberg, no he is not the one I am building with mate.
I am just doing a beginner rod, a 2 piece 5wt powell ultimate, was recomended by my friend who is helping us out.
My third rod will however be from another classic builder, now I dont know of any good tapers in the 3wt class... any recomendations?
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Mattyd
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Posted on: Apr. 10 2012,19:47 |
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Iank might have a better idea, the only one I have any played with is the SirD 3wt on RodDNA. The F.E.Thomas 7ft 3wt might be worth a look especially if you want to try a swelled butt. I have had a look at it but it seems to turn into a noodle around the 10m mark.
Check out RodDNA the free download has heaps of rods to play with.
Here's the stress graph for the SirD 3wt from RodDNA
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Before we had Glass, we had Grass - Fish Bamboo
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iank
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Posted on: Apr. 16 2012,17:12 |
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Hi Matt and Rob, I tend to subscribe to the view that there are "sweet" combinations of length and rod weight that work well in Cane. Generally this is 7'6 for #5 , closer to 6'6" - 7' for #4 and around 8' - 8'6" for # 6 . I sort of doubt the use of cane for #3 , but once built a #4 , 7' Sir D which Tony Entwistle said was the nicest #3 he had cast so it depends a lot on casting action and the intended length of cast. Remember the # of the line drops one weight for every 10 foot of cast over 30 feet. This means a #3 line should cast nicely on a #4 rod for a 40 feet cast. ( and Tony E likes long casts)
The Thomas 7' will only have a 6'4" action length with a swelled butt and may work well but it depends somewhat on the intended length of cast.
cheers
Ian
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robertsan21
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Posted on: Apr. 17 2012,02:34 |
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Hi Ian.
I the #3 rod I will build in the future is going to be used for small fish in tiny creeks, dont need to do long casts with it. If someone here knows of a good #3 please let me know.
I am going to the club this wednesday to do some more on the #5 rod, man I am looking forward to getting it done so I can try it out.
Thanks for the advice Mattyd.
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P-A
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Posted on: Apr. 19 2012,11:00 |
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Cool that you are starting out with the boo Robert!! How are you building with?
Mats Öbergs rods are true gems, but rather pricy. I cut my own que place
this year to be able to go to iceland, so i am also going to build my first
rod this winter. ITs going to be a Dickersson 8013, a real TCR of the boo world.
Cheers P-A
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Mattyd
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Posted on: Apr. 19 2012,11:22 |
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Good choice P-A I have one on my glue bench to be glued this week end 
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