Purchasing a bamboo rod ?

[Sagellbean]

I am intrested in purchasing a high qaulity bamboo rod. Do any of you have any recommendations where a fellow might purchase such a rod ? If money was not an option who or what name brand would you recommend ? If it was then what would you recommend ?

[JohnScott]

Sage -

If cost was not a consideration -

http://www.oysterbamboo.com/bamboo-fly-rods.html

John

[J Castwell]

How about a little more info? What weight line you looking at? How much experience do you have casting/fishing other rods? What 'action' rods do you now use and like/dislike?

[bobbyg]

Here is a link to several online dealers and other sources for bamboo rods.
http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/topic/12640

I would also agree that more information about the rod you are looking for would be helpful.

Bob

[okflyfisher]

The very best is Ron Kusse who is a supporter of this site

[Lotech]

If money was no object;
http://www.ronkusse.com/blacktroll.html

If money was a concern;
http://www.elkhornflyrodandreel.com/flyrods/bamboo.cfm

If money was an object;
fiberglass

[DG]

If I was going to purchase a boo, I would talk to John Channer. I have fished with the man, seen his work, and know he would make me a top quality rod, and stand behind it 100%.

Drop by the chat room on Thursday nights, and listen to the boo chat. Several makers in there, usually, including John.

[Mike Popick]

Before you purchase a bamboo rod from anyone you need to give Mike Brooks a call (541) 684 ? 3884- he is highly recommended on the bamboo forums - he will share all the information of bamboo rods you want and will want to know - even if you do not buy from Mike he will treat you the same as if you purchase one - you owe it to yourself to touch base with Mike

[Sagellbean]

Thanks guy's for your reply. I will have to go on tonight and check out the forum. As for experiance. Never fished a Boo before . As far as graphite about 28 years of experaince with a mid and a fast tip rod. Never cast a fullflex before. For what wt rod . Thinking a 4 or 5 wt . I am hoping you folks can steer me in the right direction. I know there are allot of folks here on site that fish and make bamboo rods. I would love to hear from them. Again thanks for your replies. Dave V

[fishbum]

Any of the above mentioned makers would be a good chioce for a bamboo fly rod. Rod makers in the United States are making the finest bamboo fly rods ever produced in the world.

I make a great 5 weight bamboo rod. 7'6" or 7'9", 5 weight, hollow built, 2 piece that almost cast itself. Less than $1000.00. Fishes in close or way out if need be. I also do a 7', 4 weight on the same taper.

Good luck on your search. I am sure you will enjoy fishing with bamboo.

fishbum