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How To Repair A Split Female Ferrule

Posted on September 20, 2021 by blogger

How to repair a split female ferrule Sometimes because of age or misuse or an improper fit, a female ferrule may become split and if not

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Gluing on a Cork Handle

Posted on September 17, 2021 by blogger

This is a very common question: When gluing on the cork handle, do you put glue on the rod blank, inside the cork handle, or both?

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“Different Strokes for Different Folks”

Posted on September 13, 2021 by blogger

Rod Finish Brushes There are many ways to apply rod finish, from brush to spatula to darning needles to fingertips. Over the years we have tried

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Trimming a Graphite Tip Section

Posted on September 10, 2021 by blogger

How to trim a carbon fiber/graphite tip section Trimming or cutting a graphite/carbon fiber tip top is sometimes necessary if you don’t want your tip section

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Fly Rod Casting

Posted on September 6, 2021 by blogger

A few thoughts about fly casting • A stiff, fast action rod will not make you a better caster. • An expensive rod will not make

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Alaska’s Last “Whistle Stop” Hurricane Turn Train

Posted on September 6, 2021 by blogger

Alaska’s Hurricane Turn Train Fishing Adventure Left the Denali National Park area at 8:00AM and headed for Talkeetna. Arrived about 10:30 just in time to get

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To Spine or Not to Spine

Posted on September 3, 2021 by blogger

Spining or Finding the Guide Side of a rod blank This simple process has caused much confusion and debate within the rod building community. Understanding why

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“America’s Bountiful Waters” – New Book

Posted on August 30, 2021 by blogger

America’s Bountiful Waters-150 Years of Fisheries Conservation and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service  Fish and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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Fishing in Alaska

Posted on August 27, 2021 by blogger

August fly fishing in Alaska Fly fishing in Alaska can be super rewarding or a slap in the face. In my case today, I was slapped

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Installing a Rubber Winding Check

Posted on August 23, 2021 by blogger

How to install a rubber winding check Have you ever put on a rubber winding check and it just doesn’t look right or seat properly against

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