Classic Hurricane Rebuild

[gofastsandman]

Red wraps? Red boat?
I see you can turn slowly enough to get a really nice finish.
Years ago I picked up a nice old Penn 50 on a Lott Bros. 80 class tuna stick. It`s brown and mustard . Made for "Tuna Ted" He must have been from Maine. Brown and mustard? I`d like to redo it to match my Chaos. Black and gold.

I bought it from Mr. Elkins at Outdoor Sportsworld. A wonderful "artist" named Rod McFarland rented out a little space to build one off rods there. The things he could do w/ thread were unfathomable. Turkey feather wraps? Flock of Mallards? Partridge tails?
His talent was only surpassed by his skill and imagination.
You have quite a talent there. I think I could get Rod`s number if you might want to share ideas. Great guy too!

Would you mind explaining the process for a 1st timer?

Thx
gfs

[gofastsandman]

Never mind the explanation. Not something a prudent person should try 1st go around.I`ll get w/ Brian @ Chaos.

[76Red18]

Hey Sandy no problem. You should give it a try. Practice with waxed wipping twine and a broom handle. Heres some pics of the basic process as I was taught.

Tape the tag end of the thread to the blank pointrd in the direction you want to wrap



Make a few wraps over the tag end, remove the tape and trim the excess thread



Tape the guide to the blank and continue the wrap half way onto the guide foot



Remove the tape and place a seperate loop of thread under the last wrap



Continue the wrap to the end of the foot.



Cut the thread leaving about 4" and insert that through the loop



Pull the thread back under the wrap with the loop and trim the excess.







Thats the basics for all wraps. I like an under wrap of contrasting color. Size A thread for light rods and D for heavy. A paper clip is useful in pushing the threads together to keep the tight appearance. Use a color-fast thread so the colors wont bleed or use color preserver on regular thread. I use flex coat epoxy products. Theres a book called "Thread Art" that gives some great step by step directions for the fancy details. A real tackle shop should have everything you need plus you can see what your really getting; not the case with some of the internet supplier. Have fun..

[McGillicuddy]

Hey Red,
Thanks for the education. Your Step by step photos are a great reference for a newbie like me. I have some old split bamboo fly rods and tuna rods that I'd like to restore some time. Thanks for the impetus to give it a go. Very nice work, too

[gofastsandman]

Thanks Rich!
We had a little home invasion and my digi cam is gone w/ my 2 gig card and reader. Dumb kids. Prob 700 clams total. Missed my rods, Furuno combo, handheld gps, firearms, {well hidden} art, jewelery, etc. Got a Biscotti can w/ 40#s of change and other misc. b.s. Janet just blew the speakers on the old Sony boom-box listening to "Best Of Broadway" on NPR. Doh!
Gillie,
Old bamboo rods are to be cherished. Please do not refinish!Original once. Also ruins the value. I still have Vt. access to my g`grandfather`s 3 piece split bamboo w/ 3 tips of different weights.

[McGillicuddy]

That's Classic Sandy,
You win - I won't refinish them. If I bust off a guide on a Big-eye tuna and lose the fish I'll be comin' to see your rod collection. Sorry to hear about the punks. That Blows! Only positive is that they left the fishing gear alone.

Regarding the Bamboo, I was only gonna add a little strength to the guides, but so be it, I'll let them age gracefully. Hopefully the big fish hit the modern rods.
I restore antiques and often recommend the same - leave it alone, appreciate the the patina of the ages. What was I thinking

[gofastsandman]

Thanks Rich,
I now have the impetus to attempt a real challenge. If I had some knowledge , that would be nice too. Can you recommend a site.
What`s the worst that could happen? Screw it up and learn some things. Try again!

[76Red18]

Thanks Rich,
I now have the impetus to attempt a real challenge. If I had some knowledge , that would be nice too. Can you recommend a site.
What`s the worst that could happen? Screw it up and learn some things. Try again!

I had to cut and rewrap 3 guides on that one. Even after epoxied, just shave of the thread with a razor.