Maker: America Bamboo Rod Maker LJ Downes
Model: 7612
Serial Number:
Length: 7'6"
Line Weight: #4 weight
Sections: 2 Piece 2 Tip
Taper:
Action:
Reel Seat: Bellinger - Wood
Handle: Cigar Shaped - Cork
Ferrule: Nickel Silver
Guides: Snake Brand
Stripping Guide: Agate Stripping Guide
Wraps: Silk Threads. Translucent with black tippings
Comments:
Very beautiful transparent wraps.
LJ Downes Bamboo Rod
I wonder if it could be the weather or the rod has not been used for a long time.
The first time I use it, the reel seat cap came off while I was trying to secure the reel to the reel seat.
After fishing, the ferrule got stuck. I took out the rubber mat and followed all instruction in the book to separate the ferrules. The ferrule separated from the blank instead.
Poor glue work or weather?
My email to ask them what silk and varnish was unanswered. I could do the repairs myself but think I better get Uncle Wong to do it for me. He's a pro now.
My email to ask them what silk and varnish was unanswered. I could do the repairs myself but think I better get Uncle Wong to do it for me. He's a pro now.
I clean up the ferrule and send the rod to Uncle Wong for repairs.
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