Classic Hurricane Rebuild

[76Red18]

No, not a SeaCraft; not even an old boat but an old hurricane fishing rod from my youth.














Started out by striping off the old stainless wire guides, ugly faded red grips and reel seat. Then scraped of the clear coat with a razor. I chose cork grips and fuji seat and guides.



Next, the installation of the grips



Tape to keep the epoxy off the components







Next, the red under wrap









Cigar bands



Handle wrap



Guides





Finished with 2 coats of clear



A classic fit a for a classic



Can't wait to get out and catch some more of these guys on my new old classic



See Ya!!

[Blue197320]

nice job
i wish i had the space to build more rods. u get alot of satisfactoin out of a custom. i never go on a fishing trip without mine.

[gofastsandman]

Nice Red,
Those `canes are tough. Nice action if memory serves. Tight work w/ the wraps too.
Where did you get the reduction motor set up?
How do you change the color of an old blank?

[76Red18]

Thanks Sandy.. That particular one has almost a "noodle" action, great for small live bait or 1/4 oz. jigs. My best fish on that one was a 120# tarpon. I rigged up an old sewing machine as the drive motor. As for changing blank color, I have no idea. There is paint sold at the tackle shop for pin striping. You would need something that stays flexible. Next time I'm there, I'll ask.

[Old'sCool]

Sweet!! Would you please post some more detailed pics of your rod lathe?? Thanks!

[76Red18]

Just an old $10 sewing machine from the flea market. Rod is secured to the plastic fitting on the end with tape.