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I didn't have to do a lot of prep work to the blank.
One thing to keep in mind, any time when sanding a bamboo blank, use some sort of sanding block.
That will keep the sandpaper smooth on the...

Packing the threads is easy on a graphite rod is easy because the blank is very smooth. If a bamboo blank is sanded smooth, it is also easy to pack the threads.
Some people wrap first, some people...

There are a number of places out there that sell bamboo blanks. You can find them from rod building suppliers and some rod makers will sell blanks.
The main differences are the wrapping with the...

I took a next step in rod building.

I built a bamboo rod from a blank.

It's based on the Paul H. Young Perfectionist taper.
It's a 7ft 6in rod for a 4 or 5 wt.

I got the blank in early...