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Forum: Fly Rod Building 05-10-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 93
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Sage "One" 7116-4 Switch

Wow .... words fail me!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 05-03-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 126
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Rod Aleign

Yep. Tiny dot of Testors paint ... or ... nail polish ... or ... Sharpie pen (all kinds of wonderful colors now available! Have fun with them!) You don't have to be conventional!!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 04-28-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 406
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: 4 weeks of chaos! It's a race to the 22nd

<would you consider adopting me??>




:rolleyes: Ya can't blame a gal for tryin' !!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 04-27-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 406
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: 4 weeks of chaos! It's a race to the 22nd

Amazing! Beautiful! You're making me exhausted, just seeing the pictures!! Your "buddies" are so incredibly fortunate to have you!! <would you consider adopting me??>;)
Forum: Fly Rod Building 04-12-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 407
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: What do you need to start?

Just out of curiosity ... did you happen, just happen, to read the two headers at the top of the rod building section?:rolleyes:
The first on is titled:"Let's Build a Rod Together". The second one...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 04-10-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 371
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Hobby to obsession

Robert, the priciest things about the manual wrap are my fingers!! But, they are attached to the rest of me! :icon_roll
A rod wrapper can be as inexpensive as a notched box, a tea cup, a book, and...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 04-09-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 220
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Epic fiberglass builds

Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 04-08-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 371
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Hobby to obsession

I'm sorry.
I am so totally stuck between the loving you and hating you right now .... gawd. ;)

---------- Post added at 09:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:31 AM ----------



While...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 04-01-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Who wants to...

After giving it much thought, I feel it would be best if you continued on your search for a rod builder. What you are looking for is not what I am. I build only class rods, not brash. I don't...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 03-30-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 290
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Who wants to...

How much do you want it to stand out from the others? What is your time frame? Have you done any investigating as to the rod blank, grip, reel seats, guides, etc? Costs involved? Are you looking...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 03-22-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 285
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: I'm actually working on a fly rod... really.

Zeechhh! Really know how to make a girl feel bad!! Think I'll just go back to bed ......

Gorgeous rod!!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 03-18-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 125
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: First rod advice

Get something you'll like and use. And you will use it, especially once you get used to the way it shines in the sunlight, and knowing you did this yourself!!

My first was a StCroix, bought all...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 03-18-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 125
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: First rod advice

At the top of this forum you'll find some pretty good reading (if I say so myself!!).

After you've read it ... my advise is: GO FOR IT!!!!! Go slow. HAVE FUN!!! We're always here to run...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 03-14-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 330
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Ferrule wrap issue, I want your opinion

I, too, like the second wrap ... a LOT!!!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 02-26-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 134
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Anyone use ProBond paste?

I used rod bond almost exclusively, and have never had any problems. Then again, I am totally AR, so measuring/mixing is as exact as is possible. I always leave a small glob on the mixing glass to...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 02-22-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 352
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: The Finished Product

Beautifully done!! Now you'll find how hard it is to concentrate on the fishing when you're watching the new rod! Let us know how it does!
Again, great job!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 01-31-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 224
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Difference in weight of built rod from mfg's specs

Swooning!!!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 01-17-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 278
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Practicality questions....

I always laugh when I read about any body wanting to save money so they're going to tye their own flies, and build their own rods! Ain't gunna happen! We do it because we can. And we can because...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 01-06-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,267
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Still a long ways off but getting closer everyday

I'm so sorry to hear of your Mothers accident! I pray she heals well ... and quickly.

On the other hand ... that rod is looking beautious! It will be a source of great fishing for you, as well...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 01-05-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,267
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Still a long ways off but getting closer everyday

OMG! Who's two broken legs???!!! Or is that a what????
Forum: Fly Rod Building 01-01-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Looking for Broken Rod Blanks/Pieces

Lee,
One thing you may want to give a go to, when you're "practicing" for your next build .... after you have a very thin layer of epoxy over the decal, or the threads, or your signature line ......
Forum: Fly Rod Building 12-13-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Stand recommendation

Thank you jpbfly! The holder I use for wrapping my rods actually came from Cabelas. The LEAST expensive unit they sell. When I started out rod building, I went inexpensive, because I had no idea if...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 12-12-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Got it! Sage XP 596-2

Oh, my!
Can the bark be safely laminated to the cork? I have grips wrapped in rattan (really kewl!!) and a favorite that is birch bark (traditional method), but I'm anxious to see what yours...
Forum: Fly Rod Building 12-11-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Got it! Sage XP 596-2

What? Sand down the cork grip and glue 1/2 inch birch strips length ways on top? Huh?? Having a hard time picturing this. Details please!!
Forum: Fly Rod Building 12-11-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 211
Posted By Auntie Em
Re: Sage SPL 181-3 rod build - Anyone want to help ?

Ya know what? I think if you were to re-ask this question AFTER the first of the year, you'd get more responses on building your rod. Christmas time finds a lot of us with way too much on our...
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