Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} An interesting evening at the Tidal Basin

On 04/27/2012 10:42 AM, Aaron O wrote:
> P.S. The rod did a great job and I'm very happy with it. The
> only hick up is that the older rod does not have as smooth action due
> to friction from the line going through the loops as the new ones do.
> If anyone has any suggestions on that, or any other tips on
> maintenance of an old bamboo rod, please let me know. Thanks

Aaron, Congratulations on the catches. Those catfish are great fun on
a fly rod, aren't they.

As to the "action" of your old rod. If the guides are rusted or pitted,
you should probably avoid using it. The old guides will act like
sandpaper or little knives on your fly line and really tear it up fast.
The test someone has told me is if you can pass pantyhose through the
guide without it snagging, it is ok. If it snags and causes a run, you
shouldn't use it. I've never tested it because I don't have old nylons
hanging around.

This rod probably isn't worth putting new guides on, but that is the
solution. Cutting off the old guides and putting new chrome plated
snake guides on.
If you want to try and smooth the existing guides, I would try fine
steel wool to get rid of the rust and pitted areas.

For advise on care of old bamboo rods and just some background on the
type of rod you have, search the old posts on Clarks Classic Rod forum.
http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/index.php


Carl

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