Rick Boehme Jr. wraps guides during a fishing rod building class at Netcraft in Maumee.
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Denny McLean, right, of Whitehouse, makes sure his guides are straight.
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Sandusky residents Carl Blazak, left, and John Lublow work on a fishing rod.
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Handle sections are shaped, fitted, and glued together.
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Tight-bound thread keeps guides in place.
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Flame singes any loose thread fibers.
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Repeated packing keeps thread snug, guides lined up.
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Handle patterns are accomplished by using multiple colors of threads and cross-weaving techniques.
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Handle patterns can be quite intricate.
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Epoxy protects threads from moisture.
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Guides are checked a final time.
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Rick Boehme Jr. is ready to use a fishing rod he made in Ted Lauber's rod building class.
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