02-27-2009, 08:52 PM
Dry Rod is correct in that steam is your only solution. Some use a tea kettle. NOTE: I have never done this personally, because I haven't needed to.
They suggest you add steam while straightening. I would think one of those steam cloths machines (small hand held sold cheap like $10.)
Hold the piece between your knees and hit it with the steam while bending it straight.
BUT, this could damage the varnish. I would say if you are going to rebuild it to revarnish anyway. In fact a tube and make a nice dipping tank. I would do it even if the rod didn't need straightening. The old varnish on older bamboos was not that great, that is why you were always warned to stay away from silicone.
Just do this gently and you should be alright. One more note....they say the bend can come back.
And it being a Combo, one must compromise. LARGE stripping guide for spinning or Small for Fly. In other words, it will suck for one of the two...no such thing as a good spin/fly combo.
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They suggest you add steam while straightening. I would think one of those steam cloths machines (small hand held sold cheap like $10.)
Hold the piece between your knees and hit it with the steam while bending it straight.
BUT, this could damage the varnish. I would say if you are going to rebuild it to revarnish anyway. In fact a tube and make a nice dipping tank. I would do it even if the rod didn't need straightening. The old varnish on older bamboos was not that great, that is why you were always warned to stay away from silicone.
Just do this gently and you should be alright. One more note....they say the bend can come back.
And it being a Combo, one must compromise. LARGE stripping guide for spinning or Small for Fly. In other words, it will suck for one of the two...no such thing as a good spin/fly combo.
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