03-02-2009, 04:33 PM
[quote utwalleye]Hey guys, I inquired a old hexagon fly rod a while back and I haven't seen one like this before. it is a combo spin / fly rod. you can turn the handle around. it was trash can worthy when I got it, most guides were gone and some were rewrapped with what looked like size D thread. sence then I have stripped it down and repaired the furrles so they slide together.
my problem is that the rod is warpped real bad, do you guys have any ideas of how I can straighten it ??
I want to rebuild this rod back to a fishable rod but I will never use it I just like them old rods. I have 5 of them now and might get another one some time this year if I can get up to Idaho some time. thanks. chuck[/quote]
Hi Chuck - Speaking from 40 years experience - it's not a major undertaking. Steam kettle works best, unless you have gas hotwater shower. Old bamboo, unless it was cured like a Wes Jordan, has that tendency.
Once its re-straightened, best to leave on counter covered in newspaper or wax paper to dry - away from dogs and the kids.
Those combo rods should be re-wrapped using foul proof guides, agate tip and butt guides with size A silk. If you can't find silk (hard these days), then nylon A will work. Do not use too much pressure when wrapping. Now again, if you can't find an agate guide, the Fuji will suffice - but if you want it restored to original condition - then it's agate.
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my problem is that the rod is warpped real bad, do you guys have any ideas of how I can straighten it ??
I want to rebuild this rod back to a fishable rod but I will never use it I just like them old rods. I have 5 of them now and might get another one some time this year if I can get up to Idaho some time. thanks. chuck[/quote]
Hi Chuck - Speaking from 40 years experience - it's not a major undertaking. Steam kettle works best, unless you have gas hotwater shower. Old bamboo, unless it was cured like a Wes Jordan, has that tendency.
Once its re-straightened, best to leave on counter covered in newspaper or wax paper to dry - away from dogs and the kids.
Those combo rods should be re-wrapped using foul proof guides, agate tip and butt guides with size A silk. If you can't find silk (hard these days), then nylon A will work. Do not use too much pressure when wrapping. Now again, if you can't find an agate guide, the Fuji will suffice - but if you want it restored to original condition - then it's agate.
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