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"William Claspy" wrote in message
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Might even bring along one of my own. Starting to get the bamboo jones.
Would an old Granger be a good place to get my feet, so to speak, wet?


An old granger would be fine as a start, provided you like the action. Don't
get a bamboo just to get a bamboo.

Which reminds me, can you make a rod? A few years back I bought a bunch of
rod building stuff from a friend who was trying to go into competition
shooting, in the stuff was what was described as a south bend 4wt cane
blank. I've never gotten around to learning the craft and I'll make you (and
you alone) a deal on the blank if you're interested.

Here come da judge! Yep, those should certainly make the trip. Perhaps I
can liberate a few of the vintage gems as well.

If you've not done so, read Laughing Whitefish. It's not about fishing but
an enjoyable read.

Speaking of, it's about that time of year when I read the chapter about
opening day trips. Note to self.

Between now and the last weekend in April (Michigan opener) I will re-read
Anatomy of a Fisherman. no particular reason other than it must be done.

On 2/15/06 8:31 PM, in article ,
"Wayne Knight" wrote:


"William Claspy" wrote in message
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Might even bring along one of my own. Starting to get the bamboo jones.
Would an old Granger be a good place to get my feet, so to speak, wet?


An old granger would be fine as a start, provided you like the action. Don't
get a bamboo just to get a bamboo.

What the hell other reason would there be? Just 'cause it's superior to
plastic? :-)

My line of thinking is get something decent that won't break the bank. I've
casted bamboo for exactly one afternoon (thank you very much, by the way!)
and have no idea what action I'd like, other than I really enjoyed whatever
it was you loaned me. So, my thinking goes, I get something that costs me a
C note or two, fish with it for a season, then say "this is sweet" and stick
with it, or "this ain't quite right" and move on from there.

Which reminds me, can you make a rod? A few years back I bought a bunch of
rod building stuff from a friend who was trying to go into competition
shooting, in the stuff was what was described as a south bend 4wt cane
blank. I've never gotten around to learning the craft and I'll make you (and
you alone) a deal on the blank if you're interested.

Well, that's another route then, isn't it! Being... well... who I am, my
initial line of thinking when it comes to bamboo starts with "build the
tapering forms, construct a wrapping jig, ..." but once again, I have no
idea which taper I'd prefer, etc. So I'm back to getting a low (relatively
speaking) dollar rod of my own, borrowing when I can (did I thank you
already, by the way? :-) and figuring out what I want. THEN I can set
myself up for building.

A blank would certainly be a nice step along the road of "rolling my own"
but to be honest, the part about building a bamboo rod that most interests
me is the first dozen steps from splitting the culm to gluing up the blank.
I have a feeling that when (not "if", I fear...) I start building rods, they
are going to be well constructed, but the wrapping and varnish will likely
not be things of beauty.

All that said, let's discuss the possibility of that blank finding a new
owner :-)

Here come da judge! Yep, those should certainly make the trip. Perhaps I
can liberate a few of the vintage gems as well.

If you've not done so, read Laughing Whitefish. It's not about fishing but
an enjoyable read.

Will do!

Speaking of, it's about that time of year when I read the chapter about
opening day trips. Note to self.

Between now and the last weekend in April (Michigan opener) I will re-read
Anatomy of a Fisherman. no particular reason other than it must be done.

Sounds like it's going to be a perfect weekend up here to sit in front of
the fireplace with a stack of books and a bottle of single malt.

Bill

William Claspy typed:
snip
Sounds like it's going to be a perfect weekend up here to sit in
front of the fireplace with a stack of books and a bottle of single
malt.

Single malt sucks. ;-)

Speaking of books, the mere mention of "A Reverence for Wood" by Eric Sloane
in a previous thread forced me to buy a new copy I saw at a book store when
I was traveling in Florida last week. This is an 8 1/2 x 11" Dover reissue,
which is nice because it has color reproductions of radial sections of
American woods on the inside front cover - very cool. Every time I read this
book, I get temporarily enthused about being able to identify all the trees
I encounter at a glance. This year for sure, if my attention span lasts that
long. I read the book three times during the trip and picked up something
new each time - funny how the human mind drops details sometimes. For anyone
who hasn't read this gem, you don't have to give a rat's ass about wood to
thoroughly enjoy the quick read. My first exposure to it was by some
required reading imposed on a friend by a piano teacher years ago, who
insisted he read it to appreciate the instrument, and the many different
woods in its construction.

I've yet to see the Sloane-Stanley Museum just down the road in CT:
http://www.chc.state.ct.us/sloanestanleymuseum.htm
Road trip!
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

On 2/16/06 11:58 AM, in article , "Tim J."
wrote:

William Claspy typed:
snip
Sounds like it's going to be a perfect weekend up here to sit in
front of the fireplace with a stack of books and a bottle of single
malt.

Single malt sucks. ;-)

Trolling for a Knight? :-)

Speaking of books, the mere mention of "A Reverence for Wood" by Eric Sloane
in a previous thread forced me

You're welcome.

to buy a new copy I saw at a book store when
I was traveling in Florida last week. This is an 8 1/2 x 11" Dover reissue,
which is nice because it has color reproductions of radial sections of
American woods on the inside front cover - very cool. Every time I read this
book, I get temporarily enthused about being able to identify all the trees
I encounter at a glance. This year for sure, if my attention span lasts that
long. I read the book three times during the trip and picked up something
new each time - funny how the human mind drops details sometimes. For anyone
who hasn't read this gem, you don't have to give a rat's ass about wood to
thoroughly enjoy the quick read. My first exposure to it was by some
required reading imposed on a friend by a piano teacher years ago, who
insisted he read it to appreciate the instrument, and the many different
woods in its construction.

Every once in a great while, being required to do something actually results
in, well, something good happening.

'Tis a good read, and the recommendation is heartily seconded by yours
truly. And if you want to get up close and personal with radial sections of
American woods, swing on by my shop sometime :-)

I've yet to see the Sloane-Stanley Museum just down the road in CT:
http://www.chc.state.ct.us/sloanestanleymuseum.htm
Road trip!

Um. Can it wait until June? :-)


Bill

William Claspy typed:
On 2/16/06 11:58 AM, in article ,
"Tim J." wrote:
snip
I've yet to see the Sloane-Stanley Museum just down the road in CT:
http://www.chc.state.ct.us/sloanestanleymuseum.htm
Road trip!

Um. Can it wait until June? :-)

At least SOMEONE around here can buy a clue!
--
TL,
Tim
-------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Tim J." wrote in message
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Single malt sucks. ;-)


heretic

"William Claspy" wrote in message
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What the hell other reason would there be? Just 'cause it's superior to
plastic? :-)


Ah Grasshopper, I am so proud.

So, my thinking goes, I get something that costs me a
C note or two, fish with it for a season, then say "this is sweet" and
stick
with it, or "this ain't quite right" and move on from there.

Even the grangers are starting to get up there in price so if you can get
one in good shape for a couple of hundred it might be a good investment if
nothing else. I was thinking back to my first cane, I got a good deal on a
Winston and bought it. To this day that rod remains the wispiest rod I have
ever cast and sold it a few years later, for about what I paid for it.

A blank would certainly be a nice step along the road of "rolling my own"
but to be honest, the part about building a bamboo rod that most interests
me is the first dozen steps from splitting the culm to gluing up the
blank.
I have a feeling that when (not "if", I fear...) I start building rods,
they
are going to be well constructed, but the wrapping and varnish will likely
not be things of beauty.

If that's what you want to do then you really need to blow off this colorado
bs in June and plan on meeting me that week after Daddy's day in Grayling.
There will be a gathering of over 100 cane rod makers going on at the same
time. Those boys and girls love to share and show their handiwork. For the
price of a few beers or bottle of malt you can pick the brains of Wayne
Cattenach, Bob Sommers, Chirs Bogart, Bill Harms, and a host of other well
know (and not so well known) rodmakers. Plus with any luck the Hex's or at
least the Drakes will be on

All that said, let's discuss the possibility of that blank finding a new
owner :-)

You know where to find me

Sounds like it's going to be a perfect weekend up here to sit in front of
the fireplace with a stack of books and a bottle of single malt.

Weather here is doing it's best SW Kansas imitation, thunder, wind,
tornadoes. Just going to turn cold and not much of the White stuff here
besides flurries. I've got five books to read but this is the Catholic
healthcare budget season, the only books I'm getting to are financial

Stay warm

Wayne Knight wrote:


you really need to blow off this colorado
bs in June and plan on meeting me that week after Daddy's day in Grayling.

"heretic"

Willi