The latest fishbum bamboo creation
Just putting the finishing touches on my latest bamboo rod if anybody is interested. Two coats of varnish and it is ready to go. It has the following specs:
Length: 10 1/2 foot
Line: 8 weight
Construction: Hollow fluted butt and tip
Geometry: Hex
Ferrule: # 18, female 303 stainless steel, Male 30% nickle silver (inhouse)
Tip top :5.5
Reel seat: Aluminum hardware, maple insert (inhouse)
Grip: Cork two handed
Line to cast: 50 foot
This rod is light enough to by used one handed but it is designed to be cast two handed. I am excited about using this rod this spring for steelhead on the Pere Marquette River in Michigan. I will probably test cast it Thursday on the river that runs near my house.