Bamboo fly rod
He's a real artist... He builds all his own rods and several for fortunate friends...
I pickup up an old Southbend 5wt at a rummage sale for a few bucks. Circa 1950...Wood was in good shape. My buddy stripped it, refinished with new guides and reel seat and handle. Gorgeous looking and casts Bass flies like a dream!......
Purchased a new Ross Reel Colorado LT 0-3 to put on it, off eBay for a nice price. The backing and line should show up today. Nice small stream reel for a light rod. Very happy.
Nice rod Dave. I'm friends with an older gentleman who makes custom bamboo rods. The process is pretty fascinating and it takes quite a craftsman to do it right. He gets anywhere between $1K-$2K for his rods.
Beautiful rod, Dave. I bet you can’t wait to use it. Enjoy!
A Pilot friend of mine that no longer wishes to fly has gotten into the wood working and Bamboo Fly Rod business as a change in career. To help kick it off I ordered a fly rod from him. I honestly didn't know what to expect. I just got the fly rod late last week, and WOW, I was blown away. I have to say, it is the most beautiful, and elegant rod I own (and I have a bunch). The craftsmanship is truly evident, he is even more meticulous than I gave him credit for. I just cast it.. it turns out it is a perfectly balanced 7' 3wt, which should be wonderful for the small streams around me. Pretty expensive, as I gave him $1,000 for it, but I am completely satisfied (I know he put more time in it that what I paid).
