Boo Porn.....

[FlyGal]

Hear are a few quick shots of the boo rod I just finished Joni....





As you can see I'm anything but traditional, I'm not a fan of the slip lock reel seats, I prefer the up-locking threaded. I went on the cheaper end for all the components for my first. Will be doing more next winter for sure...It's as addictive as fishing. Especially turning the grip.

[Greenwood]

O.K. Flygal - your title worked! ......I went in to check out your thread when I wasn't even sure what you were talking about! ....Nice work by the way!

[fysh]

Very nice FlyGal,
How does one seek out and find a qualified "Boo" Craftsman?

I've done my own graphite rods for years, don't remember the last rod I purchased complete.
I would love to find someone to show me how to craft a "Boo".

[FlyGal]

R U looking for a blank or you wish to acquire the raw cane and build from scratch?

[fysh]

Boo blanks, really? I assumed that you had to go all the way to the raw material, which really sounds like a hoot.
I would be willing to go with a blank. How do you know what your getting with a boo blank as far as feel and action?

[shorthaul]

that looks delicious ,Flygal, makes me want to find my Sharpes Scottie and cast it a bit---Nice job!

[FlyGal]

Each blank is tapered (the rod above is a Payne taper) and plained to behave a certain way within loose peramiters.

A rod builder friend from Idaho convinced me to try this china blank he said was great for the beginner rod builder. This being my first project I jumped at it. So I purchased the blank from him, but do a google search on bamboo blanks and you will be surprised at how many are available.

[FlyGal]

Originally Posted by shorthaul

that looks delicious ,Flygal, makes me want to find my Sharpes Scottie and cast it a bit---Nice job!

Nice Rod SH....

[fysh]

Thanks FlyGal, I will do that.
Appreciate the info.

Looks like your work season is slow to get going too, I'm doing some Spring cleanups and aerating, started making phone calls to re-up last years customers yesterday.

[FlyGal]

LOL, I have five feet of snow on the ground - can't do a whole lot of cleaning up yet....I do have the greenhouse going with my wintered over tubers & seedlings...