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April 13-14, 2012
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March 7-11, 2012
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March 23-25, 2012
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Texas Custom Rod Builders Show

February 17- 18, 2012
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NEW IN THE PHOTO GALLERY:


Optical combo

Interesting results with the optical using Pearl over red white and blue wraps underneath. Sort of a bleed ending up looking like abalone in the sun.

by Doc Ski

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RODCRAFTERS JOURNAL

RodCrafters Journal is rod buildings oldest publication. A subscription is included as a key part of Guild membership.

In This Issue

Cover latest issue of RCJ

Simple Method for Installing Hypalon and EVA Rod Grips
Jim Trelikes

Custom Rod Builders Guild North Central Regional

Product Review
Matt Draft

Replacing a Reel Seat...From the Rear
Don Caster

AFTCO Reel Drag Technology
Uncle Russ

Centerfold Featuring ~ Randy Search

When Life Gives You Lemons...
Ken Lundquist

Bob Batson - Rod Building Legend

South African Surf Rods
Jeri Drake

Rail Rods - A Rod Concept for Handling Big Fish
Buddy Tison

Urushi - Japanese Lacquer Method for Rod Building
Capt. Greg Vella

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