I am in the planning stages of crafting a bamboo flyrod for myself and son.
I want to use good materials and blank as this will be a rod to pass down to my son.
On fire here got the go from the wife
just a minute ago… Have had the desire
for many years.
I am not ready to hand plane one just yet, so I need to know of a good source for the blank as well as everything I will need to get it done, Tools, jigs,hardware, ect…
Like it to be a 5wg. Can I get some input on a good blank to start with and any other assistance would be welcome and appreciated.
I am open on a price range right now.
Yes I am doing research , just thought I would also put a line out here to see what I may catch.
I am off to look at various books on the subject. I have John Gierach book Bamboo
a very good read.
Thanks!
Steve Molcsan
[This message has been edited by Steve Molcsan (edited 15 October 2005).]
Just a suggestion. Some of the cane
guys can address it with more authority than
I. There are any number of budding cane
artists on the scene now and a number of
them are more than willing to produce just
blanks. I’d suggest logging into chat on
cane night and discussing it with some of
the builders. Might pick up a good
recommendation for a blank as well as get
some sound advice on hardware and such.
Good luck. Warm regards, Jim
Check with dleo6446 on this board…Leo has built cane rods & I’m waitin’ to get my vintage boo back that Leo restored. Pix he sent are fantastic!! Leo’s an ol’ ARMY BUDDY…1966!..Who’s gettin’ old,him or me???
Mike
As always many thanks to FAOL
for being here for all of us to enjoy.
I look forward to using our sponsors here
for my project. It’s a win win all the way around.
PS:
Ohiotuber , I did a search here and found much response on threads from this fine gentlemen you mentioned. (Search: dleo6446)BAM!WOW!! This site is amazing simply amazing.
Small sample: Quality blank only, no epoxy on thread wraps, need good source of heat call or email for help ect, ect, ect…
My printer is working overtime tonight.
Take care!
Steve Molcsan
[This message has been edited by Steve Molcsan (edited 15 October 2005).]
Check out the rods from Mike Brooks - great guy to work with - super nice rods - fair price - you can order anything from blanks with or without ferrules, reel seats, guides, handles, rod tubes, blued hardware, impregnated "Permacane’ - there is a lot of positive info on Mikes work - whoever gets one of his rods is getting a beautiful rod - email for more details - I own three and our TR org rod building class has built out 8- everyone has high praise for Mike’s work - he has been mentioned and recommended on this site before
[This message has been edited by Mike Popick (edited 18 October 2005).]
Mike Brooks is excellent but around $400.00.Mark Fitch’s are excellent also but around $150.00. You can’t go wrong with either as I have bought several from both.