I am an also an experienced fly caster, first learning to fly fish in the early 1980s. Handcrafted bamboo fly rods and custom machined classic. Hollow building makes bamboo rods recover faster and feel lighter and. We have most models in stock and if not, we can usually ship within 24 weeks. Carlin bamboo options reel seat style and hardware. Spurred in part by a quest for something authentic in a mostly synthetic world, more and more anglers are abandoning hightech graphite fly rods in favor of those hand.
Massimo tirocchi handcrafted split cane rods posts. A masters guide to building a bamboo fly rod, 1994. The revised and expanded handcrafting bamboo fly rods is the definitive reference for beginners and experts alike. This spring john arnold and i were shooting some media for sweetgrass we noticed the stack of rios competitors fly lines in the shop. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. It is a known fact that norway has had several renowned fishing rod manufacturers. Maybe a reference book for a wealth of technical details, if and when i get deeply into this bamboo fly rod thing, but not a starter manual. It is not the pen so much as the ink and the surface it is going on that is the key. Tebo bamboo fly rods lets get started on your new custom. Making a bamboo fly rod making a split cane fly rod. Nyatex rod builders epoxy adhesive solution for custom.
Heat treating bamboo mechanical engineers have usedthe process of heat treatment for many years for the purpose of altering material properties. First of all there is the rodmakers email list which you sign up for at. Cane fly rods england fishing gifts and gear by chris. Situated at the gateway to the shenandoah national park, rose river farm is a great venue to teach others how to craft their very own split cane bamboo fly rod. Secrets of the bamboo fly rod pdf download full ebook. Carlin bamboo maker of fine hexagonal, quadrate and rectangular quadrate split cane bamboo fly rods and blanks for freshwater and saltwater. Most beginners will manage to build a nice bamboo rod with this book as the only instruction. File and sand nodes on the enameled side of spline do not use plane. Making bamboo fly rods requires using cane of better than average quality, and most bamboo fly rod makers use tonkin cane that is specially imported for. If you are keen to make your own fishing rods but do not want to build the blank, buying a blank to start you off with crafting your own is just the thing. Inspired by the teachings of a master rodmaker, here is a stepbystep guide to the craft of building handmade, heirloomquality, bamboo fly rods the most coveted of all rods. In wayne cattanachs excellent and informative book, handcrafting bamboo fly rods, he includes a section on guide placement p. A growing number of people have tried to learn the art of making bamboo rods from a shrinking number of secretive craftsmen. Smelt fishing on the ice caught with a selfmade rod duration.
You can buy blanks and hardware separately and outfit the rods yourself. Since that time, nyatex has sold thousands of epoxy kits to rod builders all across the united states. Making a bamboo rod planing form wood diy project youtube. I am an experienced maker, having made over 100 rods blanks, all of my rods are made o blanks made entirely by me. Unfollow bamboo fly rods to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have not yet made a bamboo fly rod but have rebuilt two and built two graphite rods.
I have read the section over and over but still dont get the gist of the formula that he uses for guide foot placement. Another beginners book authored by a well know rod builder. The obvious answer is that you shouldnt, you should be out there fishing it, but when life intrudes, or when youre snowed in and there isnt a trout in sight, it generally pays to know a thing or two about properly storing your bamboo fly rods. Each deluxe series rod is two piece and includes two tip sections, traditional to bamboo to relieve the pressure on the natural material when fishing over consecutive days. Learn the science and art of creating a oneofakind bamboo fly rod. Beautiful custom fly rods created in northern michigan gallery meet the rodmaker contact no man ever steps into the same river twice, for its not the same river and hes not the same man about us alex has been building rods in northern michigan for nearly 30 years. Guide spacing and sizing fine bamboo fly rods and blanks. From pole to rod our building process for nearly 100 years, bamboo rod makers have followed a process the basics of which have not changed. Handcrafting bamboo fly rods book description the bamboo fly rod represents the pinnacle of the fly fishing art. I have a couple 812 and 9 foot cane rods that id like to consider cutting and making them into shorter rods, anyone have any experience with this. At headwaters bamboo rod company we take the wait and the expense out of a bamboo rod purchase. Rose river outfitters bamboo fly rod building school. Aug 04, 2017 headwaters was established in 2002 with a commitment to build accessible and funtofish bamboo fly rods for the fly angling community. Time does not stop, even with bamboo rods, and neither does fly line development.
Nyatex rod builders epoxy adhesive solution for custom bamboo. John asked if they liked the competitors line on the bamboo rods and the answer was, we have always thrown their double taper line on these rods. Make offer orvis bamboo shooting star fly rod, 2pc, 2tip, 8 12, 8wt, w2 extension butt vintage orvis wes jordan 7. At scott, weve spent the last 45 years working to perfect the design, craftsmanship, and performance of fly rods. Handcrafting bamboo fly rods neals fishing products. Once considered relics doomed by modern materials, bamboo fly rods are enjoying a renaissance. Deluxe series rods by headwaters bamboo are an elegant and exciting way to enjoy the thrill of fly fishing. We are very excited to offer bamboo rod building classes at the farm for 2014. The protruding rings that occur on bamboo are called nodes, and require quite a bit of work to flatten out before the bamboo can be used to make a fly rod this image courtesy of andy royer. Greenheart to split bamboo to glass fiber and carbon fiber. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Shenandoah rods have been creating premium handcrafted bamboo fly rods created for the discriminating angler for over 20 years. For collectors, many of the most soughtafter bamboo fly rods were crafted in small workshops by individuals or small groups of builders more than 100 years ago.
For more detailed information on split cane fly rod making, look at these books. Your guide to fly fishing rods the when and the why of choosing a graphite, fiberglass, or bamboo fly rod including model recommendations from trout haven graphite graphite is the most modern fly rod material readily available in todays market. The planing form here is made of wood rather than steel. Handcrafting handcrafting bamboo fly rods handcrafting bamboo fly rods wayne cattanach. A winston bamboo fly rod continues to set the standard for handcrafted fly rod perfection. I have organized 16 training courses for the building of bamboo fly rods and have taught hundreds. Tonkin cane bamboo 2 tip tops snake guides stripping guide 1 set ferrules 1 reel seat 14 corks 6 7. A 6 long culm of tonkin cane, before and after being split into strips.
Master classic styling enjoy the tradition of classic craftsmanship. The informational content of this bamboo fly rod and fly fishing site is not warrantied in any way or form, and any use of said content are at the readers own risk, the author shall not be held responsible in any way for any damages or injuries arising from the content of this web site. Entire process is detailed, from hard, raw bamboo to beautiful finished rod with clear, stepbystep instructions. I have created several series of rods designed specifically to satisfy the demands of the accomplished angler when fishing the freestone streams of the blue ridge mountainsfor native brook trout. Some fly shops have demo fly lines to try before you buy. See more ideas about bamboo fly rod, fly rods and bamboo. Cane fly rods england fishing gifts and gear by chris clemes. An enthusiasts guide to building bamboo fly rods the pruett. He has been handcrafting bamboo fly rods for the past six years and two years ago began building classic style fly reels to specifically match the bamboo rods he was making. Instructions navneet digest std 10 english pdf download pdf filler guideline fly rods guideline rods gram positive rods handcrafting bamboo fly rods. Bamboo rods ricks rods vintage fly fishing rods and. Implementation need to first plot the rod taper find p1 10 % and p2 60% and draw slope and find rise per 100 inches now called rod action value rav. Mostly hexagonal rods, but also octagonal and nonagonal ones, both single built, double built and steelcentered. The bamboo fly rod still represents the pinnacle of the fly fishing art.
Our fly fishing community has started to go old school, welcoming the custom hand made fly rods and their history. Handcrafting bamboo fly rods the bamboo fly rod still represents the pinnacle of the flyfishing art. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Alan is one of my rod making mentors and an outstanding contemporary rod maker. Our gentlemans fishing kit is the perfect fishing gift for significant occasions. They will be mostly removed using a plane and a hand file, and then heat and pressure will be applied to flatten any remaining bumps. Handcrafting bamboo fly rods by wayne cattanach and fundamentals of building a bamboo fly rod by george maurer and bernard elser. Bamboo rod restoration handbook michael sinclair, centennial publications c. N ow that the holidays are over and january is firmly upon us im sometimes asked about the best way to store a bamboo fly rod.
Ricks rods specializes in buying, selling, consigning high quality vintage and collectible bamboo fly fishing rods. Hed rather make rods than tinker with the internet like one of his less dedicated students that wastes way too much time posting mindless run on sentences on a meandering blog. Each of our custom split cane fly rods are handmade in england. The bamboo fly rod enthusiast has become world wide. An enthusiasts guide to building bamboo fly rods, by jack howell. Click here to get bamboo fly rod making at discounted price while its still available. Handcrafting bamboo fly rods by wayne cattanach and fundamentals of building a bamboo fly rod by george maurer and bernard elser if you do start making rods, you will probably eventually get a masters guide to building a bamboo fly rod by garrison and carmichael but the first two i found easier to understand in the getting started phase. An enthusiasts guide to building bamboo fly rods download. The formula ended up working great for waynes rods and he was then kind enough to name our company as a source for rod making supplies in his book handcrafting bamboo fly rods. Handcrafted bamboo fly rods and custom machined classic fly reels.
Feel the advantage of the stability, velvety smoothness, and twist resistance of an asymetrical cross section without sacrificing the light weight and crispness of a standard quad. Bamboo fly rod by george maurer and bernard elser is the simplest, clearest guide to making a rod. I offer it to you in digital form, pdf format to be read or printed from your computer. These rods will make short, accurate, and delicate. Some bamboo fly rod makers use a bench grinder or belt sander to remove much of this node material prior to flattening them with heat. Hi, this 5 minute video demonstrates how to make a planing form used by bamboo rod makers.
He doesnt have a web site for his rod making business. Note value of rise at zero inches now to be called line weight value lwv now find the rod taper factor by calculating rdrv at 1%. Greg mcgowan is a bamboo fly rod maker and custom fly reel machinist from bellefontaine ohio. A fine metal dip or crow quill pen works best for me. User guide pdf files on the internet quickly and easily. It has a tensile strength akin to steel, yet it is very light. Wayne cattanach begins by explaining the qualities that distinguish bamboo from all other materials. Rotring style pens work well and have the pigment dense ink going for them plus a controlled flow, however they also have very fine wires through the tip governing the flow which can scratch the surface of the bamboo so making corrections.
Each of our new bamboo fly rods can take up to a year to build. But what if you have never tried a new, or different fly line. Download pdf a masters guide to building a bamboo fly rod. From pole to rod our building process sweetgrass rods. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Tebo bamboo fly rods handcrafted custom rods by robert thibeau welcome to tebo bamboo fly rods, located in the historic town of old tavernier in the florida keys.
It covers a variety of components and techniques at every stage during the construction of both freshwater and saltwater fly rods. Nothing can beat the experience of fishing with a cane fly rod. Garrison and carmichael wrote the first complete book on bamboo fly rod building. At shenandoah rods i have been creating premium handcrafted bamboo fly rods created for the discriminating angler for over 20 years. In the same manner, with the art of bamboo rod making, we use one of the many processes of heat treating to harden the bamboo fibers and also to remove any retained moisture from the cane. Making bamboo fly rods requires using cane of better than average quality, and most bamboo fly rod makers use tonkin cane that is specially imported for that purpose. Cast one and you will experience a wonderful slow action with delicate line and loop control. Massimo tirocchi handcrafted split cane rods june 28, 2016 exposition corner during the last sim fly festival castel di sangro italy june, 2426 2016. Other respected books include the lovely reed by jack howell now back in print, and wayne cattanachs handcrafting bamboo fly rods. Creating the garrison fly rod, and digger portrait of a bamboo. Hodge with a beautiful colorado bow taken on his 86 4 wt.
Bamboo rodmaking for beginners the free report golden witch. Welcome to tebo bamboo fly rods, located in the historic town of old tavernier in the florida keys. A masters guide to building a bamboo fly rod, by everett garrison with hoagy b. We have patented the hollowfluting bamboo rod building process, set numerous bamboo world distance fly casting records, and maintained an uninterrupted 90year commitment to building the most beautiful, highest performing bamboo fly rods available anywhere. Download the lovely reed an enthusiasts guide to building bamboo fly rods the pruett series pdf free. Handcrafting bamboo fly rods wayne cattanach softcover detailed, comprehensive guide to all aspects of making fine bamboo fly rods. Headwaters was established in 2002 with a commitment to build accessible and funtofish bamboo fly rods for the fly angling community. Just as catching a fish on a fly that youve tied is very satisfying, fishing a rod you made yourself can add another dimension to your angling. The bamboo fly rod still represents the pinnacle of the flyfishing art. I have created several series of rods designed specifically to satisfy the demands of the accomplished angler when fishing the freestone streams of the blue ridge mountains for native brook trout. Along this journey, weve developed a way of doing things that we call the scott difference. It has the advantages of being extremely lightweight, versatile, and strong. Square in the butt, gradually tapering to rectangular in the tip.
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