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I’m not sure how to describe the term over dampen. I have cast a lot of different bamboo rods and how the rods tracks on the back cast and forward cast is how I judge a rods performance. It’s very easy to see on the forward delivery of the line will dip downward and this is very pronounced on...

I will bring it to the next fling along with some of my latest builds. Hopefully I will have some longer single handers built up by them.

He also built this off of a Edwards rod that Syd Glasso used to use for Cutthroat fishing on the coast. And as I learn more about rod building this rod tracks perfectly and does not over dampen which I suspect I could be hollowed. But as I have also learned is not to dig to much into how each...

I haven’t cast it yet due to working on my own rods. Not sure about the rod weight or if it’s hollow built. It has a nice swell on the butt section and I will mic the ferrules. I do know that the ferrules fit perfectly and it’s made with components from old stock. When you look at his rods they...

I put it together and it’s feels awesome not sure if a 4 or 5 will make it sing but Mark makes amazing rods. I will cast it tomorrow and see what is the right line for the rod.

Been waiting for this for awhile Red Willow 8ft 4wght 3pc Sprite Calawah special. Hopefully she sees that banks of the Elwha which was the intent of this build.

Nice job was that from some of the strips that split and flamed? Love your handle I’m in the process of turning some lower handles for my two handed projects. Also working on reel seat inserts which will fun to play with.

That’s a score I think it’s to heavy for your rod and it will balance mine better😀

When I received my Anglers Workshop book I was a little confused as I thought I was buying Letchers book and realized it was from 1908 and it was the inspiration for Letchers book. Now I have both and have a ton of studying to do. The original is a wealth of history and definitely gives me some...

Also there is a guy in North Bend the wraps rods and he is on IG and it’s under Snoqualmie rod company. I have not met him but seems like a good guy and builds wraps some nice rods.

Wrapping rods is not that hard you just need a few basic tools that are not very expensive. But it gets down to what you want, if you want a custom rod with fancy jewelry it will cost you. I have a friend that was mentored and he’s wrapping some nice rods now and I will reach out to him and get...

Good point Brian maybe we should head down and help Evan out with this.

I love this stuff Evan the rivets are what we call button head fasteners. To replace those is not easy with out the right tools or the right person. A rivet gun and bucking bar are needed. Pull rivets are not hard to replace and you can go to harbor freight to get the tools for this process. I...

I picked up a fun old book which as I read into it a wealth of knowledge and Dave if possible I would like to take a look at Lecther’s book. Working on the jig this weekend for glueing up the spiral rod. And I would like to thank Tim Cottage for sending me some great info which helped get me...

Have you seen his poppers he could tie one and cast it to. Cmon Billy we need to see a pumpkin popper for Pumpys.

You should look at some of the materials that they use for garage flooring my brother in law refloored his sled with the material. When he gets back from a trip I will ask him what he used. There are many options out there and I agree carpet is not realistic for long term use.

I realized that just figured you might be serious, you now how bass fisherman think.😀

When I get a chance i will take a pick of the fasteners and tools and how they work

I wish I lived closer I would help you with the removal and sorry for giving to much detail. They really are simple to remove and reinstall just need the tools and make sure your drill bit size is undersized to the fastener size.

Hey Evan those are pull rivets you can drill them out easily with the right size bit. Drill from the button side or top try a .187 .190 single margin bit, you want to drill two thirds down but not all the way thru. Use a steel punch and a hammer and tap out what is left and button will stick to...