Fish pics ( everybody )

[WannaDig3687]

LOL! Don't be giving me a big head! I was lost. But certain things didn't happen, and, well, I have very little will power. So, we will see if I can ride this storm out. It may be spotty posting for a spell.

Lake Erie ice fishing was a no go this year.

 

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[worldtalker]

LOL! Don't be giving me a big head! I was lost. But certain things didn't happen, and, well, I have very little will power. So, we will see if I can ride this storm out. It may be spotty posting for a spell.

Lake Erie ice fishing was a no go this year.

What about YOUR pond??

 

[WannaDig3687]

What about YOUR pond??

It never stayed cold enough for it to be safe either. And to be honest, I had a hard time getting out of my nice, warm, cozy, comfy house.

 

[WannaDig3687]

See? Not safe.

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[WannaDig3687]

Congratulations to your brother-in-law, Bart!

 

[WannaDig3687]

Mr WD is really sick. I took him to the Drs.

 

[WannaDig3687]

 

[WannaDig3687]

Let the the season begin!

 

[Blak bart]

little guys.....sea trout.

 

[WannaDig3687]

That looks pretty small for what you are used to catching. I saw your other post. I’m glad you had a good day with your family!

 

[SD51]

Too cold here to go fishing (not into ice fishing) so I decided to refinish a bamboo flyrod that was my grandfathers. The rod is 3 piece and is 7' 9" long and has two tip sections. I plan to have it ready for our annual trout flyfishing trip to the Wisconsin Driftless area this Spring.

I removed all the old guides, cork handle and reel seat and removed the old varnish. The metal ferrules were cracked so I ordered new nickel silver ferrules and turned the bamboo down to fit the new ferrules using my lathe. I used a foam brush to apply three coats of spar varnish to the bamboo before attaching the ferrules, a new cork handle and an exotic wood (Amboyna) reel seat with nickel silver components.


I marked the location of the new guides using masking tape and will use red silk thread to attach the guides. Still haven't received the new guides but here's some pics of the rod so far...


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The flyrod was probably made in the 1940s or 50s and it will be as good as new when it's completed. I also found some feathers I received from my grandfather that I will use to make some flies. Can't wait to try it out to honor my grandfather. I'll post a video using the rod when I get back from the trip this Spring.

Wanted to add some pics after attaching the guides with red silk thread. I especially like how the silk thread goes translucent after varnishing so you can see the foot of the guides through the thread. I used nickel silver ferrules on each of the rod sections. Will be using this rod this Spring to chase some wild brown trout!

Red agate stripper guide


Nickel silver ferrules




Snake guide

 

[Blak bart]

Wow....that truly is a nice job. Cant wait to see the first fish caught on that brand new antique. Great work SD.....almost looks like fine jewelry for fishing.

 

[Blak bart]

pelagic slam !! Wahoo, dolphin, tuna. Back home at noon, and we had 3 more mahi not pictured here. Finally a decent day.

 

[Blak bart]

Most other boats struck out we are kings for the day !! Wooo hoooo.

 

[Blak bart]

that's better.

 

[Kace]

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THATS HILARIOUS!!

Kace

 

[Kace]

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SWEET!!

Kace

 

[Blak bart]

Thanks kace.....it felt good to have a nice easy half day. Everyone did a great job and every hook stuck like glue.

 

[SD51]

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Blak bart, incredible day on the water, Congrats! Makes me want to have a fish dinner today!

 

[CoinHunterAZ]

Got me a Wahoo! Got him out at Alijos Rocks in Baja.