Starting a New Rod

[JoeE]

I finished sanding the epoxy and enamel off my 7’ 9” 2/3 wt. and also picked out the hardware that I’m going to use.

 

[lars]

i just saw this post, nice work on the quad!
i have a pre-60's Carlson 7 1/2' 5 wt.
posting a pic to show the nickel silver slide band hardware and the square handle.

 

[Vtsalmon]

Looks amazing so far , can’t wait to see it finished.

 

[JoeE]

i just saw this post, nice work on the quad!
i have a pre-60's Carlson 7 1/2' 5 wt.
posting a pic to show the nickel silver slide band hardware and the square handle.

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Thanks, I have cast several Carlson quads over the year's and was very pleased on performance.

 

[JoeE]

Looks amazing so far , can’t wait to see it finished.

Thanks, I was pleased on how the 7’9” turned out and the numbers are on mark when I mic’d it. The 9’ 4wt I’m pleased with the numbers as well (still sanding the butt section). But I re-calculated the numbers after I thought the Butt section would be too soft for what I wanted but it maybe too stiff now but we shall see.

 

[JoeE]

It has been awhile since I worked on some rods but with some good results for the wife (Amy). I pulled out the blonde 7’9 4wt and cut it to length (measured twice and cut once 😁). I don’t know if I’m going to use one of the 3 color combinations or just go clear with red tip. But if someone has a comment let me know. I know bad pic and varnish. The final trim wraps will be only 5 turns. Joe E

 

[JoeE]

I had the chance to do some rod work today—crowning the ferrules and turning down the blank for a perfect fit. Hopefully, I can get it wrapped and varnished over the next two weekends. I do have to do a touch up the crowning before I glue them tomorrow The combination of blonde bamboo and nickel silver hardware looks great IMO even though I don’t make that many blonde rods. I’ve settled on a thread color and will need to finalize that soon.

 

[Bamboozle]

As a dyed in the wool H.L Leonard fan, nothing stirs my heart more than blond bamboo and red wraps...

Nice work Joe!!

 

[JoeE]

Bamboozle thank you. Joe E

 

[JoeE]

I had the opportunity to finish crowning the ferrules on the Hex. After cutting the two quads, I measured to determine the ferrule sizes I needed and ordered step-down ferrules to be broached. I was fortunate to speak with a Quad maker who helped answer a few questions, and I’m truly grateful for their guidance. I wasn’t looking for trade secrets I was just trying to minimize mistakes, especially since ferrules cost $70 per set.

For some reason, information on Hex rods is readily available, but when it comes to Quads, it’s much harder to find. Fortunately, there are still a few generous individuals willing to help. But if not I will figure it out 😁. Joe E