Andy Manchester of Old Yankee Rod Smiths recently posted on the Fiberglass Flyrodders forum photos and information about a 3/4 weight glass rod build that he had built to be donated for a raffle drawing at the upcoming Housatonic Fly Fisherman's Association 50th Anniversary Banquet which will be held on March 19, 2011.
Andy said this about the elements of the build...
"The rod was built on a F.H. Paddock fiberglass blank and features Lemke reel seat hardware. The cork is from the remains of old stock that I received upon the passing of my good friend and rod maker Walt McVety. What the cork may lack in quality is more than made up for with good karma. I also used size 00 nylon amber thread, carbide stripping guides, and light wire single foot guides. The thread finish is Dale Clemens Crystal Coat with Crystal Flow and the final blank finish is hand rubbed Danish Oil."
Besides the sharp looking fly rod, Andy also built the presentation rod tube by hand out of white cedar and hemlock which was finished with Danish Oil.
Fine work for a wonderful cause.
For more information about the 50th Anniversary Banquet please visit the H.F.F.A. website.
Andy said this about the elements of the build...
"The rod was built on a F.H. Paddock fiberglass blank and features Lemke reel seat hardware. The cork is from the remains of old stock that I received upon the passing of my good friend and rod maker Walt McVety. What the cork may lack in quality is more than made up for with good karma. I also used size 00 nylon amber thread, carbide stripping guides, and light wire single foot guides. The thread finish is Dale Clemens Crystal Coat with Crystal Flow and the final blank finish is hand rubbed Danish Oil."
Besides the sharp looking fly rod, Andy also built the presentation rod tube by hand out of white cedar and hemlock which was finished with Danish Oil.
Fine work for a wonderful cause.
For more information about the 50th Anniversary Banquet please visit the H.F.F.A. website.
4 comments:
I learned about rodbuilding from Andy. He does fine work.
FF...Andy has a long history of rod building and helping others in this sport. Neat to see that he was one of your mentors.
Does anyone know how to contact Andy? I own am Old Yankee 7' 4 WT. Bamboo rod that came with a graphite tip as well. I broke the the graphite tip today on a small stream in the Adirondacks and would like to talk with Andy about a repair. Thanks!
Bob... Did you get a good contact for Andy? Check over on the Fiberglass Flyrodders board or send an email to thefiberglassmanifesto@gmail.com and I'll share the last contact info that I have.
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