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Joe Douglas

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Expertise

I can answer questions on custom rod building and rod restoration and rod repair for bamboo, graphite and fiberglass fishing rods. I also have experience in estimating the value of vintage rods and determining the original manufacturer.

Experience in the area

I operate a custom rod building business providing fly rods, spey rods, casting and spinning rods in bamboo graphite and fiberglass. I have a personal interest in vintage rods and have a small collection of reference books and articles which often help shed light on the origins of the older rods.

Organizations

Rod Builders International

Publications

Web Site: www.blackdogtackle.com

Education/Credentials

BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 608
  • Volunteer Since 2007-10-24
  • Prestige Points 7160

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Brian11/04/0910101010Thank you Joe, your information and suggestions .....
Bruce11/04/0910101010Thank you for the guidance. Much appreciated .....
Burt10/28/0910105 10Thank you much for your response. The .....
ted10/28/0910101010Joe: Hello and thank you very much .....

Recent Answers from Joe Douglas

2009-11-04 bamboo fly rod:

Hi Kyle, Yes, most professional rod builders will be able to fix your rod. Those who don't work on bamboo will most likely know someone else who can fix it. Look in the phone book, ask at local tackle

2009-10-29 abercrombie and fitch off shore poles:

Hi Bruce, These are a bit outside my area of expertise. I would probably do some searching for web sites similar to www.bloodydecks.com and post the descriptions there. The frequent participants in

2009-10-28 South Bend Model 20:

Hi Brian, I think you are on the right track. Paraphrasing the A.J. Campbell book on Classic & Antique Fly Fishing Tackle...In 1919 the Eustis William Edwards rod company in Brewer, Maine, was purchased

2009-10-28 bent fenwick fs 68 rod:

Hi Ted, I assume this is a "set" in the rod from stress or from improper storage. Any rod can acquire a set over time. You can still use the rod as it is, but it will certainly look better, and probably

2009-10-27 vintage bamboo fly rod:

Hi Cam, I doubt the manufacturer was named Gold. More likely, it is a model name or part of a model name. There were several post war manufacturer names...more than I can remember...but some of the

 

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