It's a 7'8" 6wt that should do a lot of things well. Sale. I am an also an experienced fly caster, first learning to fly fish in the early 1980's. I had to replace the mid female and tip male ferrules and the 8-1/2' rod is now 8'-5" but is light in hand and is by far the best "do it all" rod for me. ↳ Rod and Reel Makers Forum ↳ Information About Makers and Manufacturers ↳ Taper Exchange ↳ Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods Douglas J Duck A fine custom rod maker, who visited Hoagy Carmichael's shop several times back in the day, meticulously produced replicas of the Garrison rods and others. ** Montague Rapidan Bamboo Fly Rod ** ***** Here is a very nice Vintage Montague Rapidan 9 foot , three piece, BAMBOO fly fishing rod with TWO tip sections [4 pieces total]..... plus the wood divider and brown canvas sock, all original. Fairly durable and can be had under $400, there are a couple of two tip rods for under $450 on ebay. ↳   Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. Some are quite nice, in fact, I have one made over 40 years ago that I have fished more than any other cane rod with which I would never part. Though the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea. 24 topics; 435 replies; FTOTY 2005 Bamboo Rod Build; By Perry B; 09 Nov 2010 $186.00 $ 186. Goture Fly Fishing Rod - 9ft 4 Piece Fishing Rod for Sea, Freshwater Saltwater, Travel Fly Fishing Rod for Walleye, Bass, Salmon, Trout. by DUCKMANNM » 12/15/20 13:47, Post You won't see many of these that are complete. Fundamentally, I doubt it; BUT, there is only one way to find out, and that is to give it a try. by red 1 » 10/04/20 09:47, Post I also have my wife's Aunt's Edwards Isaak Walton, that would be fun to exercise. Go. A #275 by Summers, a 7'9" 3-2 by M Clark, and a Divine Fairy. Since 1973 Marc Aroner has been building high-performance bamboo fly rods for anglers around the world. ↳   Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, ↳   Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, ↳   Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting. Original bag & tube. Then as it was, then again it will be. Carbide stripper guide. Lanesboro MN Root River. - Led Zeppelin, 10 Years Gone. Summers 275. by Matt2007 » 09/29/20 05:12, Post ↳   Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella..... ↳   Photos, paintings, written stories and talents. $5.00 $10.00 $20.00 $50.00. Lately, my favorite bamboo fly rod has been an 8 foot 4 weight 2 piece rod made by South Hill Rod Company. This forum is for making announcements of general interest concerning the forum, events, gatherings, stuff about bamboo, wooden fly rods and classic reels. Hopefully it will be the blank I just glued up and will start finishing out today. by DireWolf53 » 09/27/20 21:26, Post Fly Tyer of the Year Bamboo Rod Build. Easy. Post This board is for discussing the repair and restoration of bamboo fly rods, makers discussion and construction techniques relating to same. Two weeks later it was back fuller than the original amount! - Paul O'Neil. Examples would be different techniques or methods used by restorationists and makers. Blued nickel silver rod ferrules. Rod Building . 100 years from now when my rods are selling for 100,000 dollars a section on eBay, bamboo rod makers will be discussing on innergalacular cyber lists whether Garrison or Troester was the real deal and whether dipping or wiping is the best means of applying finish. I cut a bunch down that was growing in my backyard when I lived in California. For sale here is a Jim Frank 7'6" 2/2 6wt bamboo fly rod. Just the right flex to cast delicately, or if it is windy, enough backbone to give it a little oomph! by Flyman615 » 10/15/20 14:44, Post DJ Duck 204E 2/2 7' 3" for 5 wt Line *SOLD* Douglas J Duck 204 E SOLD. Isn't that like asking which kid is your favorite? Greg, I like that 50DF more every time I see it! All. A very nice piece for your collection. ↳   Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. Moderators: czkid, Ken M 44 Rod comes with bamboo ferrule plugs, stored in tan cloth rod bag and stored in aluminum brass capped rod tube. Great Colorado trout rod. ↳   Information About Makers and Manufacturers, ↳   Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods. Building the world's best bamboo fly rods and celebrating the history and craftsmanship of fly fishing. “We look at Sweetgrass Rods as our opportunity to contribute to the fine tradition of bamboo fly rod building as well as to share our beliefs in what can be accomplished if we all work together for a common good.” Suffice it to say that many of those types so grown do not have canes of sufficient diameter to be of any use. New Bamboo Fly Rod 7'0" #4,Cork Reel seat Grip,2 Piece 2 Tips with Agate Stripper Guide. The strips are triangular in cross-section, and since the rod tapers from handle to tip, the triangular strips taper, too — the triangle is bigger at one end of the strip than the other. Your cane is likely not as stiff due to different fiber bundle type and density. 4.2 out of 5 stars 93. Groucho Marx. Orvis Madison 7.5' 3 5/8 oz - The Classic Fly Rod Forum Thread starter Bonsai; Start date Jan 5, 2018; Tags a bamboo fly on Prev. S'truth! As long as you do not expect your cane to be an equivalent replacement for Tonkin, you should be able to produce a fishable rod. by LeeO » 12/14/20 07:07, Post Lately, my favorite bamboo fly rod has been an 8 foot 4 weight 2 piece rod made by South Hill Rod Company. A bamboo fly rod is made of six strips of bamboo glued together to form a hexagon. I fish it with a 5wt. I'm about to find out tomorrow if my new Mike Clark 8' 3/2 Ruby taper 5 weight is my new favorite rod. by archt » 10/15/20 14:21, Post by galt » 12/16/20 01:41, Return to “Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods.”, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. The problem lies with the fact that there are any number of different types of bamboo grown ornamentally in the US for any kind of definitive answer to be given without knowing considerably more about the canes themselves. We can discuss exactly what you are looking for in a rod and make sure the taper fits your needs. 00. Feb 19, 2018 #16 I have an Edwards built Shakespeare 1312T that will be dismissed by some as a production trade rod but is a beautifully constructed rod with quality ferrules and having been fished hard for nearing 20 years now remains straight and solid. by Canewrap » 10/04/20 10:55, Post by Serpentine » 10/06/20 04:07, Post Classic doesn't necessarily mean 'old' or 'vintage'. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay! Have always wanted to catch a brook trout on my Great-grandfather's Calcutta bamboo 9'-0" rod, but so far no luck. Per month One Time Only. Serial #502.Medium fast dry fly action. "I am not against golf, since I cannot but suspect it keeps armies of the unworthy from discovering trout." This forum is for the FTOTY polls, build progress, information and Q&A regarding the contest rod. One thing for certain! Thanks. Cigar cork grip with down-locking nickel silver reelseat with wooden reelseat spacer. by 16parachuteadams » 10/04/20 12:52, Post by barebo » 09/27/20 15:39, Post by bamboo » 09/28/20 08:36, Post by headwaters » 10/15/20 14:39, Post 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. The Classic Fly Rod forum is probably has many threads on the topic. On occasion he'd offer night school classes on building a split bamboo fly rod. ↳   Information About Makers and Manufacturers, ↳   Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods. From a blank that is. Antique Horrocks-Ibbotson 6 piece bamboo fly rod, 1920's. Donate. Bamboo Has Weight. The finish is rubbed polyurethane, which produces a warm semi-gloss finish. Quick Shop Payne, E.F. – … If you'd like your announcement stuck at the top until the event has passed, drop a note to one of the Moderators. Examples would be different techniques or methods used by restorationists and makers. Support Bamboo Fly Rod Collectors Forum by making a donation. Built in South Bend Indiana in the 1950's restored in 2005. Forums Topics Posts Last post; Buy, Sell or Trade Moderators:antiqueflyrod, splitcane. Particulars For sale is an early pre-1920s Highland Mills Payne bamboo fly rod made... View full product details . Experience Sweetgrass Rods. Frank, Jim - 7'6 6wt Bamboo Rod. Sure hope so. And it doesn't always mean bamboo. Post Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. My first modern bamboo rod was a Bob Summers 735, recommended by Bob. Retains all original wraps and guides and still gets it done. San Juan here I come for a very long day trip. WFF Supporter. All of my rods are hand-planed from Tonkin bamboo, available in flamed or blonde tone. If you decide you want to dig it up and get rid of it, make sure you dig out the roots. I want to be buried with my favorite rod. Don't own it any longer, but it was truly a great stick! Just the right flex to cast delicately, or if it is windy, enough backbone to give it a little oomph! Cork is nice. This season, I've kept going back to a couple of rods as the favorites to fish. All sections are full length... View full product details Forums. This board is for discussing the repair and restoration of bamboo fly rods, makers discussion and construction techniques relating to same. Nice Starter Bamboo Rod For Sale - The Classic Fly Rod Forum Orvis rods with two sections and one tip can be very good rods, They Impregnated and do not have varnish except for the wraps. Remember that respect and civility is the goal of this board. by SpringCreek » 10/15/20 18:27, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. The rod is in excellent original condition. Quick enough for accurate dry fly fishing and gentle enough not to dry out your wet flies. Writing on a bamboo fly rod. Tufts and Batson 8’ 3/2 5/6 weight custom. Mild swelled butt and fine tips and a very crisp action suits me fine. by David4Him » 09/27/20 20:08, Post Bamboo Fly Rods in Stock There are few things better than a great bamboo fly rod, and here you'll find our collection of premium bamboo fly rods in stock and available for sale. It can change from day to day, but I love them all. $37.00 shipping. Not sure where this post belongs, but I am new here. Doubtful it would work but who knows, it might. by Sjangler » 12/13/20 08:10, Post Wrapped in golden yellow threads and tipped in brown. A wonderful taper in every way. I caught my first trout on it (in the company of Chauncy Lively and his lovely wife) on a fly I had tied ( a Young fore and aft design) on the North Branch of the Ausable. I think that everyone would agree that we owe a debt to Jerry Foster, who created the Rodmakers site. If you want a better answer, post pictures of a typical culm and a close-up of a knife cut across the grain/fibers. Sale Pending $2,900.00. My favorite is not the rod I use the most or an all arounder but my RD Taylor 24 (7' 4wt) really shows off what a good bamboo rod should do. ↳ Collecting Bamboo Fly Rods ↳ Fishing Bamboo Fly Rods ↳ Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. Writing on a bamboo fly rod. The rods offered on The List are fly rods of high quality spanning all eras of manufacture - from early Leonard and Thomas bamboo rods, through the pinnacle of fiberglass and graphite, to today's custom makers working with all blank materials. The short answer is yes. One guide is missing and some windings need replacing. At least you can gain experience working with bamboo, if you have not already done so. Sweetgrass is bamboo. UPDATED May 29, 2020. I previously asked if anyone knew anything about South Hill Rod Co. on the forum… by Flykuni3 » 10/15/20 17:41, Post South Bend model #290 fly rod 7 1/2 ' two piece extra tip 4 oz for a5 weight line. The 6 sections include 2 tips that allow this rod to be used as a 8' 6" rod or transform it a 7 footer. by Brooks » 09/30/20 23:37, Post The ferrules are tight. It's one beautiful rod. By Subject. It might take a few trials as you will not have a feel for the new cane until you have blank in hand. This board is for discussing the collecting of bamboo fly rods, both classic and modern. "Outside a dog, a book is man's best friend...inside a dog, it's too dark to read!" ↳   Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, ↳   Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, ↳   Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting, http://antiquerodandreels.com/databases/orvisdb. A tenkara rod, like a pet monkey, seems like a good idea at first. Custom Bamboo Fly fishing rod, Edwards-Bristol era, Edwards 7 1/2' 4 wt. by 6tUc05 » 12/13/20 10:11, Post Payne, E.F. – Model 200L. With a large sweet spot it is easy to get into the rhythm. 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