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    I am or have been rebuilding a South Bend 40's model #3 weight fly rod. I am close to being finished and ready to catch some BG's & chink's with it. The rod is very nice and sound and ready, after a few more touch's here and there. When I first received the rod, in rough shape, but usable, I lined it with 5weight line, all I had, and gave it a try. It was perfect and I decided to rebuild it. Here Is a pic I will do another when I'm finished-

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    Very nice!


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    trypman1, Howdy;

    Great lookin' for what's showin'. Need more pix plez.

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    Will add more as soon as I finish!
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    Looks great...I have a old one I need to get re done
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    It's a winter time job for sure, A lot of fun but a lot of time involved. I have caught over 200 bream on the one pictured and it is fine. I have another to do this hot summer and winter. I fish year round but some days, you just have to stay home.
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    Quote Originally Posted by trypman1 View Post
    Will add more as soon as I finish!
    Hey I’m Spiderdog62, Just wanted to know if you could advise me on wear or who to purchase Rod Repair Parts and Materials
    Thanks in Advance !


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    Quote Originally Posted by Spiderdog62 View Post
    Hey I’m Spiderdog62, Just wanted to know if you could advise me on wear or who to purchase Rod Repair Parts and Materials

    Mudhole:

    Rod Building Supplies, Tools & Equipment To Build Custom Fishing Rods | MudHole.com


    Also, we have a rod building forum if you need more info/advice:

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    I buy most of my parts from E-bay.

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    I have a friend, Michael Sinclair who literally wrote the book (several actually) about rebuilding bamboo fly-rods. One of his books has gone out of print and now goes for big bucks on the used market. He is very open to giving advice and help if needed.

    Here is one of his books on Amazon:Bamboo-Restoration-Handbook-Michael-Sinclair
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