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Bobbike
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Classifieds
02-20-2011, 11:14 AM
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WTB St. Croix 10' (SS100M2) Ben Doerr Rod
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Bobbike
I talked with some rod builders and I'm going to...
I talked with some rod builders and I'm going to try the suggestions I received.
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Classifieds
02-13-2011, 10:33 AM
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WTB St. Croix 10' (SS100M2) Ben Doerr Rod
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Bobbike
WTB St. Croix 10' (SS100M2) Ben Doerr Rod
OK, long story short. I was trying to fancy up my Ben Doerr (spinning) and totally mess up the bottom half.:smash::smash: I messed it up so bad it needs to be replaced.:wall:
Looking to buy a bottom...
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Classifieds
02-20-2010, 09:39 PM
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Renzetti Rod Lathe---feeler
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Bobbike
Wow, not even a call with a counter
Wow, not even a call with a counter
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Rod Building
12-27-2009, 05:46 PM
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Custom Rod for Xmas!!!!
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Bobbike
Merry Christmas and one hell of a sweet looking...
Merry Christmas and one hell of a sweet looking rod. I believe I've met the retired Sgt.Major last Oct. at the old Capt.Don's B&T seems to be one hell of a nice guy.
All the best with the new rod.
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Bill -n- Juls Guide Service
05-15-2008, 03:00 PM
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2008 Season has begun!!!!
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Bobbike
Ain't no fishes on da cape
Ain't no fishes on da cape
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Rod Building
05-15-2008, 11:21 AM
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Help with Cork
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Bobbike
Ok, I got the new bottom piece from St. Croix....
Ok, I got the new bottom piece from St. Croix. I'll be doing the same cork setup, all free hand, then a small diamond wrap. I'll post as I progress.
NO BLANKS IN THE DRILL THIS TIME !!!
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Rod Building
04-25-2008, 01:52 PM
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Help with Cork
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Bobbike
Well the rod was finished a couple of weeks ago....
Well the rod was finished a couple of weeks ago. I took it out for a test and BAM, 3rd cast and it broke right at the bottom ferrul. Guess I smashed the fibers when I put it in the drill to try and ...
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Rod Building
04-25-2008, 01:48 PM
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6.5Ft Spinning Rod
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Bobbike
Nice lookin Rod
Nice lookin Rod
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BigFish Bait Co.
04-11-2008, 10:01 AM
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BigFish Bait Co. "Best Picture" Contest!
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Bobbike
Hey Larry, Just to be clear, The pic is what...
Hey Larry, Just to be clear, The pic is what counts, not who caught the fish, right?
You know I'll be fishing but I also need to get those ACTION SHOTS. How about a fish tail walk with a BigFish...
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Rod Building
04-03-2008, 09:45 AM
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Help with Cork
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Posted By
Bobbike
Everything was done free hand, this is only the...
Everything was done free hand, this is only the second rod I've ever built and the first with real cork. The other was a noodle rod with foam handles.
Anyway can't wait to catch something with it
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Rod Building
03-20-2008, 10:19 AM
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Help with Cork
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Bobbike
Maybe an hour or 2 at most to shape. Finishing by...
Maybe an hour or 2 at most to shape. Finishing by hand was the pain in the butt part. My mentor, Arthur Kaplan of MSBA, gave me a lesson on cork last week end, but he use his rod lathe
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Rod Building
03-12-2008, 09:15 AM
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Help with Cork
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Bobbike
For me, on larger butted rods I like tape, it...
For me, on larger butted rods I like tape, it fits my hands nicely. On smaller Diameter butts, the corks rings or foam make for a better grip. IMHO
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Rod Building
03-10-2008, 10:16 AM
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Help with Cork
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Bobbike
Started with 80...then 120, 180, 220, 320, 400 to...
Started with 80...then 120, 180, 220, 320, 400 to finish.
I tired the suggestion of a drill press, wraped the end of the blank with tape but damaged the end (I guess tighten too much). It still fits...
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Rod Building
03-09-2008, 04:24 PM
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Help with Cork
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Bobbike
Here are 2 pics :jump1: ...
Here are 2 pics :jump1:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/Bobbike/Rings.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/Bobbike/Sanded.jpg
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Rod Building
03-09-2008, 09:03 AM
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Help with Cork
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Posted By
Bobbike
Thanks for the help all, I used a Palm Sander and...
Thanks for the help all, I used a Palm Sander and shaped it pretty good for a first time. Now as soon as I figure out how to post pics I will.
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Rod Building
03-06-2008, 11:07 AM
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Help with Cork
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Posted By
Bobbike
Yes this is all by hand. I have "V" notch rod...
Yes this is all by hand. I have "V" notch rod stands. This is my second rod, used foam grips last time. You gotta love this stuff.
I bought the rings off a friend, no real blems in them, so I'd say...
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Rod Building
03-06-2008, 09:57 AM
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Help with Cork
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Bobbike
Help with Cork
Hi all, I posted awhile back that I wanted to build a 3 pc. travel spin rod. Well I got the blank. St. Croix Tidemaster.
OK, now I'm puting on cork rings and I have to turn them down to size. I do...
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Rod Building
11-13-2007, 11:48 AM
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Newbie - Blank Question
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Bobbike
Newbie - Blank Question
OK I'm a newbie to the rod building.
I want to build a travel rod, 3 section 7' - 7' 6 '. I've looked at the catologs and just I can't figure how to spine one of these rods or do they come already...
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Plug Building - Got Wood?
06-12-2005, 05:01 PM
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"Plug Night 3" at MSBA Lineup
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Bobbike
:eyes: Hello all, I want to take this space to...
:eyes: Hello all, I want to take this space to thank all who will be participating in this years event. Plug Night 3. As you know MSBA is one of the best fishing clubs around and one of the the...
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Plug Building - Got Wood?
08-24-2004, 04:54 PM
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anyone up for some plug paintin' pics'?
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Posted By
Bobbike
That has to be one of the most awsome plugs I've...
That has to be one of the most awsome plugs I've ever seen
Thanks
Bob Baranek
MSBA President
I hate signing like this but I wanted to let you know who wrote this
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Plug Building - Got Wood?
07-19-2004, 06:20 PM
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"Plug Night II" Update.
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5,369
Posted By
Bobbike
First, Thanks Larry for putting all this...
First, Thanks Larry for putting all this together.
To all the Builders, THANK YOU for helping with this worthy cause(Childrens Hospital) and coming to entertain and tease us with your...
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The Scuppers
05-27-2004, 07:16 PM
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Who's got ink????
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3,685
Posted By
Bobbike
13 in all, best is a Monkey on my Back and he is...
13 in all, best is a Monkey on my Back and he is sleeping and has been for 13 years now Think about it
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Plug Building - Got Wood?
03-29-2004, 12:18 PM
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MSBA Plug Night/Those That Were There Last Time I Need Input.
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4,613
Posted By
Bobbike
Hello all, Just want to say hello and thank...
Hello all,
Just want to say hello and thank you in advance for your possible attendance. Last years event was a SMASH with the members. I'll start save my pennies now for that one.
MSBA Pres.
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The Scuppers
03-01-2003, 04:39 PM
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AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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3,462
Posted By
Bobbike
Juls, If its half way nice next Sat. I'm going to...
Juls, If its half way nice next Sat. I'm going to try Scroton Creek
U and B are welcome to join me and maybe teah me something :)
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The Scuppers
02-24-2003, 05:45 PM
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52
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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3,462
Posted By
Bobbike
Hello B & J, good to hear ya...see ya Wed. I...
Hello B & J, good to hear ya...see ya Wed. I hope
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