Back to “normal” bamboo……

[Bambooflyguy]

So yesterday I started a semi regular Hotrod. Two piece, fiberglass ferrule, swelled mortised grip, 6’11” 4-5 wt. Special blank from a well known California bamboo maker that passed and his “stuff” went to my buddy Tom Bowden….he gave me a bunch of experimental sections knowing they’d turn into Hotrodz…… I started fitting in the hardwood inserts into the grip today. Pictures to follow.

 

[RCF]

Giving respect and carrying forward the legacy into the future is something special. Thank you!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

I can always count on you Rocking Chair Fan for positive feedback! Thank you for your kind words, means a lot to me!

 

[Hobbyranch]

So yesterday I started a semi regular Hotrod. Two piece, fiberglass ferrule, swelled mortised grip, under 7’ 4-5 wt. Special blank from a well known California bamboo maker that passed and his “stuff” went to my buddy Tom Bowden….he gave me a bunch of experimental sections knowing they’d turn into Hotrodz…… I started fitting in the hardwood inserts into the grip today. Pictures to follow.

Can’t wait to see it!

 

[Mike Monsos]

Careful Steve, you are getting really close to that slippery slope of semi-regular rod making....

 

[Dave Westburg]

Special blank from a well known California bamboo maker that passed and his “stuff” went to my buddy Tom Bowden….

Speaking of Tom Bowden, what's he up to? Didn't see him at the last bamboo fling and I don't recall seeing many of his posts on this site...Am indebted to him for putting me onto a great source of tape for my spliced bamboo fly rods.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

I finally fit and glued the hardwood inserts to the swelled mortised grip today…..tedious job and I hit my bad finger a couple of times with the file….several choice words in the shop. But it will go faster now since the time consuming part is done!

 

[@Dryflyphotography]

Steve, I'm looking forward to this project of yours. I love the old, traditional styles. You've got amazing skills no matter what style you create, but I'm excited when they are used for this type.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Thanks Ron! I guess my Hotrodz have their own style……as long as they cast/fish well, that’s what I’m shooting for. And be a little A B normal…..

 

[@Dryflyphotography]

Thanks Ron! I guess my Hotrodz have their own style……as long as they cast/fish well, that’s what I’m shooting for. And be a little A B normal…..

I can just picture Marty Feldman sitting in a float tube, staring at his bobber (at least one eye is staring at it!) and holding one of your AB Normal rods. Love it!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Bingo! You got it Ron……

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Three coats of walnut stain today…..looking fishy!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Today I wrapped the guides with gold thread, and a few black trim wraps. Threadmaster tomorrow……fish on by the weekend??

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Finished! No lawn casting……lake casting! This Uniqua volunteered to be first….. hopefully the trout are still sipping midge emergers because that’s my favorite form of fly fishing!

 

[Zak]

Finished! No lawn casting……lake casting! This Uniqua volunteered to be first….. hopefully the trout are still sipping midge emergers because that’s my favorite form of fly fishing!
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Gorgeous!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Thanks Zak, we’ll see what the fish think of it….

 

[Pink Nighty]

Finished! No lawn casting……lake casting! This Uniqua volunteered to be first….. hopefully the trout are still sipping midge emergers because that’s my favorite form of fly fishing!
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The grip is absolutely stunning, never seen one blended so nicely into the boo.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Thanks Pink Nighty, it’s my signature grip on Hotrodz….I’ve done 40+ so far. Here’s a few others….

 

[Pink Nighty]

Thanks Pink Nighty, it’s my signature grip on Hotrodz….I’ve done 40+ so far. Here’s a few others….
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Seriously cool!

 

[Mike Monsos]

Damn, I'm getting to really appreciate A B Normal!