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03-09-2011, 10:43 AM | #1 |
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Calcutta Re-wrap project
I have a hodge podge of wrapping stuff.I have not wrapped a rod since 2006.I wrapped that rod for Alijos and was one of the rods I lost in the surf last year(Arrgggh!).I have lots of thread but couldnt come up with a complete set of guides that matched so I am going Chrome-black-chrome-black perfections leaving the OG tip which is 1/2 thick.Wraps are going to be black/white/Chrome.I am going to finish it off with a butt wrap with my Grandpa's Initials. My grandfather loved to fish.He of course got my father into fishing and in turn my brother and I.My grandfather has fished the polaris with Bill Poole and somewhere there are pics with him and piles of albies on deck.Maybe this rod was fished on one of those trips I dont know.Apparently Guys used cane rods fairly often even into the early sixties where fiberglass eventually won out for obvious reasons.I plan on hanging a few fish on this one.
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03-09-2011, 11:13 AM | #2 |
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that seems like a nice sentiment for this rod being, since it belonged to your granddad. i am sure that it will turn out nice. cool idea about putting his initials into the wrap.
one question, do these cane rods dry out and get brittle over the years or can you still use them and not worry about the strength? |
03-09-2011, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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Thats an awesome plan!
I like new stuff and seeing technology get better, but there is nothing like fixing up an old car or fishing reel and putting it to use! Especially since your grandfather caught fish on that thing. Last year I bought an old used Penn 501 on a 20# cork wrapped stick, with a wing nut clamp. The guy who owned it before apparently loved fishing but had passed away. Didn't even change the line and took it fishing the next day. Caught a 35# seabass and it took me an hour and a half to fight it out of the kelp. Not bad for $50! |
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03-09-2011, 11:42 AM | #5 |
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The reel was not on it.Dont know what happened to it.There were clamps,VERY cool brass ones.I am just going to put a sealine 40 on it and not worry about the reel part.
As for the Initials or name.It wont be a weave or anything.Just paint marker between coats of flex wrap.
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03-09-2011, 11:49 AM | #6 |
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The reel was not on it.Dont know what happened to it.There were clamps,VERY cool brass ones.I am just going to put a sealine 40 on it and not worry about the reel part.
As for the Initials or name.It wont be a weave or anything.Just paint marker between coats of flex wrap.
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03-09-2011, 12:25 PM | #7 |
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These clamps are pretty cool.I gave them a second look,hit em with steel wool and it turns out they are made By Perfection.
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03-09-2011, 12:26 PM | #8 |
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You'd be surprised the diameter of tip eyes available.
I have an extra set of old barrel guides if you are interested. i'm working on a bamboo project myself, but it looks like we will be moving soon so it's gonna have to wait when we do move I'll be looking to have some work done on the new place. I know a new set of front doors is in order, so I'll keep you in mind. |
03-09-2011, 01:02 PM | #9 |
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The largest boat rod top in the mud hole catalog is about half the diameter of this thing.The tip is in good shape anyways.Thanks for the info though.I am not going for a perfect restoration.I am hot rodding it a little so I am set with guides.
Let me Know when you are ready for the doors.Ill give you the BWE discount...
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03-09-2011, 01:16 PM | #10 |
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That is beyond cool. I am sure your granddad is smiling on you right now and will be even more so when you haul in a big ol' mossback with his rod.
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03-09-2011, 07:07 PM | #11 |
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thats awesome, that blank is super flush. Looking forward to seeing the end result.
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03-09-2011, 08:06 PM | #12 |
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Very cool T-bone. Always cool to see old school gear brought back to life. Look forward to seeing the finished product.
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03-09-2011, 09:31 PM | #13 |
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look at it this way if that rod fell in the water it will float cool rod thanks for sharing
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03-12-2011, 07:51 AM | #14 |
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The rod will float,but once I put a reel on it it will just sink slower than others.
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