An old Newbie

[typhoon ken]

G'day All,

Well I have returned to fishing after about a 15 year break. I also haven't built a rod for just as long. It's been a while so I have enjoyed reading all the posts here catching up on how things are done now. When I last built a rod Snyder Glas blanks could be bought at the local corner store just about, buying fuji guides didn't involve selling a kidney first and all wraps were covered in Erskines Epoxy. The biggest difference I found out quickly is that most tackle shops don't stock blanks or even components anymore. I have a lot to re-learn.

I have started back by restoring a couple of my dad's old solid glass Jarvis Walker rods. They come up a treat. I have ordered all the makings for a new rod and am eagarly awaiting their arrival so I can get stuck in. I shall let you know how I go.

Anyway that's about it, I just wanted to say G'day and to say thanks for all the posts here, I have enjoyed reading them.

Ken

[Owen]

Look forward to seeing your work
Sing out if you have any problems




Cheers
Owen

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[finga]

Gidday matey.
Isn't it a shame Snyder are no longer.

I still have a couple of their blanks to make up but I'll save them for a special occassion I reckon.

As Owen has said if there anything you need to know just ask and I'm sure someone very knowledgeable will answer your questions.
There are some amasing rodbuilders that look in on us here and answer our questions.

Where are you based Ken?
If your in Brisbane then I'm sure we'll meet you at one of the rodbuilding do's that happen quite regularly, and in fact, Owen and his blushing bridey, Sandy, are conducting a weaving school in the near future.

[sid_fishes]

scott, synder blanks will be available soon from what i have been told . so no need to hang on to them, just build them ,then buy more

[typhoon ken]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm from Sydney, well not completely true, I'm a Qlder living in Sydney for work. If I get into any trouble I will be sure to sing out.