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Відео

tip tops, alignment, and wrapping guides (part 3)
Переглядів 227День тому
In this video we show you how to install a tip top, align guides to each other and how to wrap a guide.
understanding components and fitting a grip (part 2)
Переглядів 20214 днів тому
In this video we explain the different parts of a fly rod including the reel seat, grip, and guide set. We also show you how to fit and install a grip.
how to assemble a sig jig
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how to assemble a sig jig
rod building tools and equipment (part 1)
Переглядів 27321 день тому
This is the first video in a series on how to build your own carbon fiber (graphite) fly rod. In this video we go over a basic set of tools and equipment you will need. For more information, please visit us at: www.proofflyfishing.com
Rod building: how to install ferrules on a bamboo fly rod
Переглядів 5 тис.2 роки тому
In this video we show you how to install ferrules on a bamboo fly rod. The steps shown work for new ferrules and ferrules that may have become loose.
Rod building: Understanding bamboo rod ferrules
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In this video we walk you through the different types of ferrules for bamboo fly rods. We also show you how to size the different ferrules.
MVI 5261
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In this video we go over how to assess ferrules on a bamboo fly rod. We also cover how to remove ferrules.
Rod building: How to fix a delaminated section of a bamboo fly rod
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This is the last video in the "How to restore a bamboo fly rod" series. In this video we walk you through how to fix a section of a bamboo fly rod that has become delaminated. You can find many more tutorials at: www.proofflyfishing.com
Rod building: wrapping ferrules, guides, applying color preserver, and varnish
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How to restore a bamboo fly rod video 5: wrapping ferrules, guides, applying color preserver to silk, and applying varnish.
How to restore a bamboo fly rod: removing a set and sealing the blank
Переглядів 14 тис.4 роки тому
In this video we show you how to remove a set from a bamboo blank. We also cover how to seal and polish out your blank.
Rod building: Part 3 removing guides, the grip, reel seat, and varnish
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In this video we strip down a bamboo rod. We start by removing the tip top and guides and then move to the grip and reel seat. Finally, we finish with removing the varnish from the blank.
How to restore a bamboo rod part 2: mapping a rod and making changes
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In this video we are working through two schools of rod restoration. We Will also demonstrate how to map a rod, mark the spline, and prepare the rod for being stripped. Stay tuned for our next video where we show you how to remove all of the components and varnish
Rod building: Restoring a bamboo fly rod part 1
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This is the first video in a series on how to restore a bamboo fly rod. In this video we discuss what to look for when selecting a rod to restore.
Rod building: working with removable fighting butt hardware
Переглядів 3,1 тис.4 роки тому
In this video we show you how to install hardware for a removable fighting butt on a fly rod.
Rod building: How to install a fighting butt on a fly rod
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Rod building: How to install a fighting butt on a fly rod
Rod building: How to remove a guide and wrap from a fly rod
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Rod building: How to remove a guide and wrap from a fly rod
Rod building: Custom Signature Labels
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Rod building: Custom Signature Labels
Rod building: How to remove a reel seat
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Rod building: How to remove a reel seat
Rod building: How to make metallic trim bands with superglue
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Rod building: How to make metallic trim bands with superglue
Rod building: alignment dots made easy
Переглядів 4,2 тис.5 років тому
Rod building: alignment dots made easy
Rod building: Introduction to working with silk thread
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Rod building: Introduction to working with silk thread
Rod building: how to make white trim bands using india ink markers
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Rod building: how to make white trim bands using india ink markers
Rod building: how to make a single turn trim band using india ink
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Rod building: how to make a single turn trim band using india ink
How to make a rattan grip for a fly rod (part 2)
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How to make a rattan grip for a fly rod (part 2)
How to make a rattan grip for a fly rod (part 1)
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How to make a rattan grip for a fly rod (part 1)
Rod Building: How install a rod label
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Rod Building: How install a rod label
Rod Building: Installing and aligning a reel seat
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Rod Building: Installing and aligning a reel seat
Rod Building: Understanding color preserver, varnishing wraps, and final\ntouch ups.
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Rod Building: Understanding color preserver, varnishing wraps, and final touch ups.
Rod Building: wrapping ferrules, stripping guides, and next to a winding check.
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Rod Building: wrapping ferrules, stripping guides, and next to a winding check.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ArthriticAngler
    @ArthriticAngler 2 дні тому

    Would super glue hold up on a saltwater rod?

    • @proofflyfishing7358
      @proofflyfishing7358 2 дні тому

      Good question. The glue will hold fine in salt. I like to put a small drop of thread finish below the tip top to seal everything in.

    • @ArthriticAngler
      @ArthriticAngler 2 дні тому

      @@proofflyfishing7358 Thank you. I love the glass 8’ 8wt for redfish, getting ready to order the twig for blue lines!

  • @bobmooney5690
    @bobmooney5690 21 день тому

    Good to see your doing how to video 👍👍

  • @bobmooney5690
    @bobmooney5690 21 день тому

    Great little hand wrapper. This is what got me started on wrapping rods. 20+ and counting 👍👍

  • @johncarrier7925
    @johncarrier7925 5 місяців тому

    Hi how do you remove a standard fighting butt and replace with a longer butt ?

  • @edhughes1891
    @edhughes1891 6 місяців тому

    Question-is there a minimum distance between the end of the guide to the end of the section? I place a guide, did the farthest wrap and realized I’ve got 1/4” from the end of the guide to the end of the section. Is that too close? Thanks, and I know where I’m shopping now. Got my first kit for a build class with a club, but I’m going to do more! Your site is awesome. 🤩

  • @jeffgipperich1426
    @jeffgipperich1426 9 місяців тому

    Great job , how do I see your other videos .

  • @pasqualemancini9986
    @pasqualemancini9986 9 місяців тому

    Mi indichi il sito dove comprare il preservativi del colore. Molte grazie

  • @mikessim5316
    @mikessim5316 10 місяців тому

    Very Good to listen to but video is way out of focus. But always appreciate your videos and have learned a lot. Mike

    • @mikessim5316
      @mikessim5316 10 місяців тому

      Sorry video was in better focus later on. Mike

  • @xaquinlopezgomez1028
    @xaquinlopezgomez1028 11 місяців тому

    The best, slow thorough explanation on the subject, and not assuming previous knowledge, like so many others. The way it should always be. Thanks.

  • @robertbaker9619
    @robertbaker9619 11 місяців тому

    Hello Matt, I appreciate your tutorial videos, I'm new at rod building building and decided to build a bamboo fly rod. Do you have a video on how to splne a bamboo fly rod? Good information is hard to find that's why I like and trust your knowledge. Thank you, Robert

  • @Zircon_215
    @Zircon_215 11 місяців тому

    Nice video. Thanks for doing it!

  • @sherreemccollum4525
    @sherreemccollum4525 Рік тому

    And thank you. I’m taking a class on learning how to make a fly rod. Your instructions and wooden jig seems so much better. I’d like to make the wooden jigs for here at home. Ty

  • @sherreemccollum4525
    @sherreemccollum4525 Рік тому

    Hey what is the measurements for your wooden jig to hold the rod?

  • @EricLGarner1
    @EricLGarner1 Рік тому

    Great tutorials, Matt. One question, please. Is English Walnut Oil a good substitute for Tru Oil?

  • @pauldaniels921
    @pauldaniels921 Рік тому

    Thanks Matt, great video. If I use gunstock oil on my blank will it seal it as well as a varnish would. It’s a lot better option than varnish if so👍👍

  • @beckymiller7484
    @beckymiller7484 Рік тому

    I've tried the water method with NO luck. The reel seat is plastic, so I'm scared to melt it with the heat gun. The reel seat has a cork piece fixed in it on this fly rod. I need to replace the cork handle above that reel seat. Should I keep trying to "boil" it? I'm tempted to split the new cork blank and fit and glue it to the rod.

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 Рік тому

      Hi, thanks for your comment. Sometimes those plastic seats need to be cut off. I've had to do that on a few rods over the years. What you want to do is make the cut parallel to the blank. cut a shallow cut and deepen it until you are through the seat. Then you can generally pry the seat of the blank.

    • @beckymiller7484
      @beckymiller7484 Рік тому

      @@matthewdraft4575 Hi, thank you for reaching out to me. This rod is my son-in-law's (from his grandfather), so I didn't want to destroy and remake anything. The only thing that was wrong, was the cork handle. Is it possible to cut the blank lengthwise and attach it to the rod?

  • @ЯрославКошелев-ы6х

    Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.

  • @Gibson_custom_rods_and_repairs

    Does the super glue have any effect on the epoxy?

    • @oak8728
      @oak8728 Рік тому

      No, as long as it is dry before applying epoxy, which is basically a guarantee given the time between wrapping and applying epoxy.

  • @terrymcdonald8756
    @terrymcdonald8756 Рік тому

    I've watched innumerable UA-cam tutorials on all aspects of rod building. In my opinion, Matt's Proof Fly Fishing tutorials are far and away the most informative and useful.

  • @glen4788
    @glen4788 Рік тому

    Can you use monofilament or other fishing line to wrap rods? I see that most people use some kind of thread, not sure what type, but fishing line is much stronger. Will the epoxy melt or damage the monofilament?

    • @87_North
      @87_North Рік тому

      Fuji Size A thread (ultra poly) is probably the best thread you can use. I wouldn't bother with mono; it's way too stiff. There's no need to use that when you can just use Fuji thread.

    • @glen4788
      @glen4788 Рік тому

      @@87_North Thanks. I already used the poly as it was an old rod that I wanted to fix as a backup. It's funny because you cant see the line after putting the epoxy over it. I blends in. It appears as though they "melted" together, but I guess that just appears that way, not sure.

  • @pnb7716
    @pnb7716 Рік тому

    You're a natural teacher!

  • @keith4230
    @keith4230 Рік тому

    In your installing new ferrules video you use Gorilla Glue. Can you get them off in the future if needed using that glue?

  • @tomf6545
    @tomf6545 Рік тому

    EZ Peezy Thanks!

  • @glenndotter5065
    @glenndotter5065 Рік тому

    No mention of finding spine and which side of spine the guides go on

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 Рік тому

      Hi, great question. I do address the spine in another video. For most rods that have more than 2 pieces there is really no good reason to worry too much about the spine. You might be able to find it in the tip, but in the sections below getting a proper bow in the section is just not possible with modern blanks consisting of four or more pieces. when it comes to which side to wrap the guides on I like to assemble the blank and rotate it to find the straightest axis. The guides are then wrapped on that side.

  • @renseihaodum7998
    @renseihaodum7998 Рік тому

    Got a question, I am knew to rod building. Is varnish the same same as epoxy?

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 Рік тому

      Hi, good question. They are actually different. Epoxy is a two part mix that hardens by a chemical reaction. Varnish uses a solvent. Both work great for sealing thread.

  • @garyanderson2720
    @garyanderson2720 2 роки тому

    I have an old fly rod from SEARS, quite possibly 40 years old. The cork grip has been destroyed and I was told to remove the reel seat and replace the cork. My question...would you use the heat gun on a rod this old or go with the boiling water???

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 2 роки тому

      Hi, thanks for your comment. I have used both a heat gun and boiling water on 50+ year old rods with no issue. You should be fine with either approach.

  • @curtispapineau9645
    @curtispapineau9645 2 роки тому

    I have to replace the reel seat on my fly rod and id like to add a fighting butt. The stent is a great option for that but where do you get them?

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 2 роки тому

      Hi, you can find our stents here: www.proofflyfishing.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=stent

  • @Baitfinessefishing
    @Baitfinessefishing 2 роки тому

    Will this work on sage rods?

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 2 роки тому

      Hi, it should. can you send me an email with more information about the rod? send to: proofflyfishing@gmail.com

  • @jayfalzarano8046
    @jayfalzarano8046 2 роки тому

    Truly enjoyable!

  • @jayfalzarano8046
    @jayfalzarano8046 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this…. I need to replace a stripped reel seat on one of my old H&I Cane rods and I was a bit nervous! But not now!

  • @catherinejurgensen8234
    @catherinejurgensen8234 2 роки тому

    Is the thread you use special thread?

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 2 роки тому

      Hi, good question. Rod building thread is made without the use of any silicone and is twisted in a way that reduces fuzzy tag ends. If you check out our site at : www.proofflyfishing.com you can learn more about rod wrapping nylon and silk.

  • @philipbell9301
    @philipbell9301 2 роки тому

    A guide broke on a special rod my grandfather gave me, I’m going to repair using this method- thank you!

  • @ryanalderaen8358
    @ryanalderaen8358 2 роки тому

    So I got carried away after watching part 3 and pulled all the guides off and stripped my blank to bare cane. Neglected to watch this video first and now kicking myself for not marking the spline. A million videos on how to find it on graphite and glass (plus I have a bit of experience) but is there anything unique to bamboo rods so I can be sure to get that right???

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 2 роки тому

      Hi, thanks for your comment. Are you able to see any dark areas left on the blank where the guides were? Generally the guides will leave marks behind that will tell you what size to wrap the new guides.

    • @ryanalderaen8358
      @ryanalderaen8358 2 роки тому

      @@matthewdraft4575 tough to see any definitive evidence but I'll just go on the straightest axis. Its all a big experiment on an inexpensive rod in the first place.

  • @Man-ug9yh
    @Man-ug9yh 2 роки тому

    Does the grip has to be off in order to wrap the grip

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 2 роки тому

      Hi, good question. You can wrap the grip with rattan when it is on the blank.

  • @iamchrisroberts
    @iamchrisroberts 2 роки тому

    Excellent instruction. Thank you very much.

  • @goldfinchtackleco.9282
    @goldfinchtackleco.9282 2 роки тому

    Still doing this service?

    • @matthewdraft4575
      @matthewdraft4575 2 роки тому

      Hi, we do. Here is a link: www.proofflyfishing.com/collections/proof-fly-fishing-single-hand-carbon-fiber-kits/products/custom-signature-label

    • @fly4fun
      @fly4fun 7 місяців тому

      Silly question but do you then put an epoxy finishing coat over the decal?

  • @danbrent4618
    @danbrent4618 2 роки тому

    Thank you Matt very helpful! The wife purchased a South Bend much TLC needed! I am sure I will be ordering goodie’s from you! Central Sierras Dan Brent

  • @patrook7673
    @patrook7673 2 роки тому

    Your videos are super helpful, thank you! I'm about to embark on restoring my great grandfathers Horrocks-Ibbotson. Any tips on how to straighten a bent rod (it was stored against a wall for 40ish years :-/)?

  • @ronuhlenhopp5819
    @ronuhlenhopp5819 2 роки тому

    Can one purchase line guides already filed?

  • @jaydeer6367
    @jaydeer6367 2 роки тому

    in woodworking finishing, I typically do a light sanding between coats of varnish or polyurethane to achieve good bonding between coats. How do you feel about sanding between coats of the spar varnish on your various types of thread raps. Thank you for a great instructional video.

  • @cananasi1561
    @cananasi1561 2 роки тому

    *I like the feel of the reel **enjoyable.fishing** recommend in my hand and the weight is just right for my rod. The drag settings took some time to set correctly but work well. Great looking reel!*

  • @samkelly4293
    @samkelly4293 2 роки тому

    Varnish discolours over time, epoxy does not.

  • @miket3268
    @miket3268 2 роки тому

    Thank You.

  • @ossipeeoutdoors5198
    @ossipeeoutdoors5198 2 роки тому

    Hi Matt! This video was supper helpful understanding this install! I'll be making a purchase soon!

  • @ronuhlenhopp2715
    @ronuhlenhopp2715 2 роки тому

    Can one use Hard as Nails to seal silk? I've done this, let it soak in, then wipe the excess off with my fingers. After dry, I apply a coat of varnish. Your thoughts? Ron

  • @Zydhan20.2.29
    @Zydhan20.2.29 2 роки тому

    Trimakasih ilmunya

  • @briandeeley1599
    @briandeeley1599 2 роки тому

    Hi, I have a 3 piece bamboo rod with two extra tips(they all match perfectly in construction and color). I purchased on ebay years ago it was advertized as never being used and by the looks of it I would say that is true. The fly rod is a Montague Lake Pleasant and It was a cheap rod in it's day, it has a horrible quailty grip and reel seat and the female ferrule on the butt section was rapped completely in thread hiding a crack, my guess is the manufacturer did this knowing the weakness of the cheap ferrules. I would like to replace the grip, reel seat and butt section ferrule so any advice would be appreciated.

  • @andrewmorke
    @andrewmorke 2 роки тому

    Color preserver seems like a waste of time.

  • @patrickhill2258
    @patrickhill2258 2 роки тому

    A Garrison you just happend to come by 🤣 Well, you just happend come by about 11 grand😂

    • @ToniBoordane
      @ToniBoordane 2 роки тому

      That’s how it happens. Have seen multiple 2-5 thousand dollar rods at garage sales around trout rivers or anywhere really

    • @patrickhill2258
      @patrickhill2258 2 роки тому

      @@ToniBoordane Considering Garrison only made about 620 rods in his life time. and the last one i saw being sold on the internet went for a little over 21 thousand. I doubt Grand Pa had one stuck in his garage. That's like finding a Faberge' Egg in your attic.

    • @ToniBoordane
      @ToniBoordane 2 роки тому

      @@patrickhill2258 more than just Garrison’s go for absurd prices. I’m in bidding wars right now for a few bamboo fly rods of very modest manufacturers and they don’t stop. All you need is two people.

    • @ToniBoordane
      @ToniBoordane 2 роки тому

      @@patrickhill2258 but I agree; a garrison is….. not common hahaha

    • @patrickhill2258
      @patrickhill2258 2 роки тому

      @@ToniBoordane I fish the Catskills,that's where most of high end rod builders were way back when. I go to garage sales, flea markets. I would Love to see a Leanord or a Payne in pretty good shape even an Orvis or an Edwards. All i find are busted up Montague, HI or South Bend occasionaly I've found a Heddon in fair condition with a 500-700 price tag like it's a #50 President but in reality a BB. I would LOVE to know where you go garage selling😂 And when they have a high end like a Winston or FE Thomas, do they know what it is?

  • @ronaldcourville6472
    @ronaldcourville6472 2 роки тому

    Great videos. Where can I get replacement guides for an old bamboo rod?