2023 CFS Rod Building Class
Host:
Richard Bowers: Please email Richard at BowersRichard@msn.com or call 360-609-2794 if would like to sign up.
Instructors (as availability permits)
Kuni Masuda
Jim Olsen
Phil Crochet
Dan Gauger
Dean Potter
Richard Bowers
Site
Vancouver Fire District Station 11
9606 NE 130th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
NOTE: Parking Is on the north side of the building
Dates
Every Thursday evening beginning February 9th through March 16th
Class Times
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Class Size
First eight (8) CSF members to sign up, first come/first served
Class Purpose and Description
There are two primary purposes of the class:
Teach beginners how to build their own rod
Assist CSF members and guests in building a fly rod
The class will begin with the blank, lining it up and identifying which side gets the guides. There will be various steps following, as described in the details in the following pages, with the final stage being the final coat of thread epoxy, which will be done at the student’s home.
Purchase of Materials
Considering the timeline, it is important to order components as soon as possible. With this in mind, a sign-up sheet will be available at the November CSF meeting (Tuesday, November 15th). A form will also be available where students can indicate their preferences for their fly-rods. This will include length, pieces, line weight, brand, blank color, etc. Richard currently has 7 blanks available at discounted prices including:
Five 5-weight high modulus Pac Bay Atctos blanks, 9' 3" 4-piece: $45 each
One 4-weight TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Series !! 9' 4-piece: $60
One Batson Rainshadow RX6 Unity 3-wt 7' 6" 2-piece $40