split cane rebuild

[gd]

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?

[ShaneH]

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

[MAC]

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

[ShaneH]

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

[gd]

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

[MAC]

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

[gd]

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..................................

[gd]

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

[ShaneH]

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

[gd]

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.....................................

[ShaneH]

no problem

[gd]

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

[steyrman]

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

[gd]

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

[ShaneH]

nice its looking good