I am interested in building a bamboo fly rod. I have built several graphite fly rods and have always gotten my blanks from MudHole. I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on finding bamboo fly blanks and components. Thanks
Bamboo Rod Blanks and Components
I am interested in building a bamboo fly rod. I have built several graphite fly rods and have always gotten my blanks from MudHole. I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on finding bamboo fly blanks and components. Thanks
Nope ... not gunna go there! BUT...
See where you are a new guy! Welcome to the best board there is!! Once you get past us "strange ones", you'll get lots of information, some even good, and you'll have a ball.
check your PM's
Last edited by Betty Hiner; 07-05-2009 at 06:14 PM.
Trouts don't live in ugly places.
A friend is not who knows you the longest, but the one who came and never left your side.
Don't look back, we ain't goin' that way.
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Welcome to the best board around from a fellow Texan. Sorry that bamboo blanks are somewhat of a sore subject here recently , but be patient , I'm sure one of the great people here can give you some helpful advice.
Hey raiderhunter, welcome to the board. Just ignore all the opinions on bamboo blanks - all you need to do is read through the forum and form your own opinion. It will likely be as good as any other.
The only true opininion is that we are all here to have fun and enjoy - that's what it's all about. So come on in and enjoy the fun.
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Ditto, PM sent.
bobbyg
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.
You guys are absolutely too funny!!
Trouts don't live in ugly places.
A friend is not who knows you the longest, but the one who came and never left your side.
Don't look back, we ain't goin' that way.
hey raiderhunter: PM me. I just completed buying components and am ready to start building a bamboo rod
Don't be afraid to contact any of the Bamboo makers, they can and often will build a blank to whatever specs you want. H&H a sponsor here has blanks. There are some decisions you must make, ie... do you want to ferrule your own blank or have the maker do it for you.
Another thing to consider, there are a number of makers that offer classes to take a culm all the way to a fishing rod. There's nothing like fishing your own grass!
most of all enjoy the obsession.
Thanks all for the information and thanks for not being to hard on the newbie!! I hope to learn lots and make a few friends....
Raiderhunter....Always In Search Of Water and Fish....
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