split cane rebuild

I have a old split cane boat rod which I have stripped down to bare bamboo. I have sanded it down and is now ready for the protective coat which I want do do before I put the new guides on etc etc. But too many to chose from I was thinking of spraying it instead of using modern rod varnish etc.

any ideas?

use car lacker on the blank do u have a rod turner so it dosnt drip

I wouldn't paint it because it will losse that "classic look"

There is a lot of info on split cane re-builds on the web. Most if not all will be related to fly rods, but the information should hold up.

good luck,

Kev

he has already sanded the blank down so he cant just leave it like that. gd im a rod builder so if u need to no anyting or if u get stuck let us no and ill help u out

Thanks lads,

Shane your fishing the leinster u21s ent ya? I was fishing the last one in 5 mile point. I dont have a rod turner so I need something that wont sag or drip too much on the rod blank. I tested a sample piece on a old blank today using lacker which I sprayed on it seemed ok but am still open to suggestions

I've built a few fly rods but never touched bamboo.

Best of luck with is as they can look very nice when refurbished.

Put up a few before and after pics when your finished.

Kev

[ShaneH]

Thanks lads,

Shane your fishing the leinster u21s ent ya? I was fishing the last one in 5 mile point. I dont have a rod turner so I need something that wont sag or drip too much on the rod blank. I tested a sample piece on a old blank today using lacker which I sprayed on it seemed ok but am still open to suggestions

Ye that's me I was on the peg next to u I have a spear rod turner there u could use if u want. Sure if ur any good u can have my job

Last edited by ShaneH on Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:27 am, edited 1 time in total.

I've built a few fly rods but never touched bamboo.

Best of luck with is as they can look very nice when refurbished.

Put up a few before and after pics when your finished.

Kev

Its my first go at a full on rod rebuild and a fairly tricky one too for my first i guess

ill take my time and pop up a pic or two when im done..................................

Thanks lads,

Shane your fishing the leinster u21s ent ya? I was fishing the last one in 5 mile point. I dont have a rod turner so I need something that wont sag or drip too much on the rod blank. I tested a sample piece on a old blank today using lacker which I sprayed on it seemed ok but am still open to suggestions

Ye that's me I was on the peg next to u I have a spear rod turner there u could use if u want. Sure if ur any good u can have my jod

Yea shane ill take you up on that offer for a lend of a turner thanks alot saves any drips

Ill leave you at your job

No problem it's there when ever u want it mate

Thanks,

let me know if your fishing down wexford direction anytime soon ill or ill pick it up off ya on route to dublin next week.

sound.....................................

no problem

The old,





The new,





Still have to tidy up and the epoxy the whippings so far so good for my first rebuild

The beech handle was a mess , I ended up spending about 7 hours re-grooving all of it

hi gd is there any markings on the rod ie , weight class, maker

Hi lad,

no nothing. I was told that its about 55 years old and originally came with 3 tip sections 2 for the boat and one the shore, from japan and came in a fancy plywood type box? True or not I honestly dont know. Ill find out though

nice its looking good