Who would you recommend for a modest priced bamboo fly rod blank made in the USA? I know there are a lot of bigger name companies out there but there are also many independent builders making great quality rods.
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Who would you recommend for a modest priced bamboo fly rod blank made in the USA? I know there are a lot of bigger name companies out there but there are also many independent builders making great quality rods.
Chris Carlin of Far North Rodsmiths. Good guy and great craftsman.
I agree. Chris is very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable.Quote:
Originally Posted by kbproctor
Dennis Stone also makes fine blanks. Stone Rod Co.
Should mention Tim Zietak also. T.L. Zietak Rod Co.
suggest that you look into the "guild" of USA boo makers
http://www.goabra.org/
Robert Farrand of Splitcaneblank.com does excellent work and is much more affordable than most of the cane builders you will find. He's a good friend as well as made the cane blank my latest personal cane rod a few posts down was built on.
Steve
also contact Mike Brooks @ mibrooks27@msn.com. I purchased a blank from him to celebrate my last college tuition payment! He too does beautiful work and will help you along each step to build your rod
I will have to 2nd Steve's recommendation, fine builder.