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Expert: Rich Mac McGaughey - 10/1/2005


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I live in Boca Raton FL. Can you suggest a local source for graphite rod components and possibly  class on rod construction.

Thanks,
Ivor

Answer
Ivor
I don't know about Boca Raton, but most fly shops offer classes in graphite rod building . Many shops have components. I buy all my components mail order. I recommend getting the free catalogs at www.catalogcity.com.
You can find them at :
Mudhole http://www.mudhole.com/default.html
   Email sales@mudhole.com Telephone (407) 277-0099  
   Toll Free Fax (800) 420-6049 ,FL
Janns Netcraft call (800) 346-6590         
   http://jannsnetcraft.com/
Shoff tackle   http://www.shofftackle.com/
 214 West Meeker Street ,  Kent, Washington U.S.A. 98032
 253-852-4760 Fax 253-850-8757
Hook & Hackle Company - http://www.hookhack.com/ -
 7 Kaycee Loop Road, Plattsburgh NY 12901  
  Phone: 1-800-552-8342
Anglers Workshop  360.225.9445 - www.anglersworkshop.com
Bamboo specialists:
Goldenwitch – www.goldenwitch.com Email:    
   info@goldenwitch.com P.O. Box 159  Hopeland, PA  17533
   USA  Telephone: 717-738-7330  Fax: 717-738-4957

I like the prices and quality at Janns and Mud hole. Not only can you find components but also books ad videos on rod building
Good luck

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I can answer questions on graphite fly rod building and bamboo rod restoration and making. I can guide people to restorers . I can guide people to rod building components on the internet as well as catalog. I can help them identify and value their bamboo fly rods with a picture .

If you are asking for the id of an old rod

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, , send pictures especially labels or logos to me macsrods@yahoo.com and a complete including as much the following as you can: Is it? fly or casting rod ? Reel seat is below or above the cork handle ? Check metal for id and patents ? What is it made of; bamboo ( flat sided) fiberglass or graphite ( round)? Weight in oz? What is the diameter of the rod above the cork? Where was it purchased ? What type of metal nickel-silver, tin, or chrome platted brass? A complete description of any logos or labels. Length of rod per section and number of sections. Total rod length.

Please read the following if the rod has either of the following two labels

Montague or H-I (Horrocks-Ibbotson).

They are looked down upon by the collecting community and often they are justified. They were mass produced , rather heavy and very slow. They are not going to resale for very much.
Two books are available at larger libraries to get history and or value:
Antique & Collectable Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide Homel, Dan. 1997
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook -Michael Sinclair

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Because of my knowledge I can help you sell and get a good price for your vintage bamboo fly rod. email email Mac

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I have been restoring bamboo fly rods for 15 years and making graphite for 17 .

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