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A Creative Journey Around Bamboo Rods and Fishing Reels
Bamboo rods are a world apart , an enthralling experience, a repeating memory of the "times which were". Each cane rod, is different from each other, because made entirely by hand from a natural material. This material, bamboo, is more precisely of the species called "Arundinaria Amabilis" ( although the new, correct scientific name is "Pseudosasa Amabilis" that former name is widely used in bamboo rodmaking) and it comes from China.
One day I set myself up to build my own bamboo fly fishing rod ... And I did it....with the help of master rodsmiths*... There are no more secrets about making your
own fishing rod. And with a little patience you can make one, too! Besides,
bamboo rod making is witnessing a Renaissance and
more and more enthusiasts are joining the "group" today.
But what about new fly fishing reels, which one is the right one, is my money worth it? Am I buying something higher or lower my needs and expectations? And what about all those acronyms, real gear ratio, ball bearings etc...? What do they mean? I explored these topics for you and still I am at looking into this vast...yes, endless sea... Not to mention the fly fishing equipment: which are the best fly fishing waders and vests, which is the best fly fishing pontoon boat or inflatable? Any fishing boat reviews to help?
On of my bamboo rodmaking gathering I attended was a special one: the First European Bamboo Rodmaking Gathering held in Sansepolcro, Tuscany (Italy), on 22-25 May 2008 and was visited by more than 100 bamboo rod makers from 11 nations.
Next to fishing rod building and bamboo rodmaking I started flytying, too. As a matter of fact, when you build your own fishing rod, no matter if in graphite (today this material is "mainstream" in the angling world) or bamboo, this craft, is really a fascinating hobby which can become a profession or a source of part-time income, too!
Because as Mr Dave Pfeiffe, CEO of Shimano USA said:
Sincerely
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| Fishing Rod
Building Rod building is a simple hobby to start and is a wonderful and useful craft. Everybody agrees that when you catch a fish with your own self-built rod it's a totally different thing. You can start with a graphite rod and then try making your own bamboo fly fishing rod... |
| Bamboo
Fly Fishing Rods Making Curious about how to make a bamboo rod? Visit this part and you will start seeing what is all about! |
| Which
tools do I need to have to make my own custom made bamboo fly fishing
rods? Check out which tools you absolutely need to make your own bamboo rod. They are not many and some you can make yourself! |
| Fishing
Rod Blanks Have you ever wondered how a fly fishing graphite blank is made? Or how the bamboo culm looks like before transforming into a bamboo "blank"? Check this out here! |
| Interviews
with Expert Bamboo Rodmakers Here I interviewed bamboo rodmakers that I know personally. How and when they started, what is their philosophy, what kind of rod they like, which moment of rod building they prefer, which hardware they use and many more useful information... |
| Old Cane Rods Wanna have a look at the history of our predecessors, learn about Leonard, Orvis, Garrison etc...? |
| Modern
Fishing Reels How many types of fishing reels are there out there? What do I need? What does Reel Gear Ratio means? Here you can start exploring the vast and often misterious world of fishing reels. |
| Old
Fishing Reels How can you start collecting old, vintage fishing reels without spending a fortune? Here is how I started with just 10$ (p.&p. included) plus some more information about the Pflueger and Mitchell fishing reels I started collecting. A keen interest for the people and generations who were before us is all what you need to have! |
| Rodmakers Gatherings Wanna know what split cane rod makers are discussing among themselves and see where the future of this craft is leading? |
| Fishing Tackle Unlimited Besides bamboo rods, here are some interesting insights of the fishing tackle industry .... |
| Fishing
Reels Suppliers See a selection of the best Fishing Reel Manufacturers Around! Okuma, Pflueger, Shimano, Pinnacle, Van Staal, Abu Garcia and many more! What their history is, where they are located, what's behind their names...Check it out! |
Reel
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| Fishing
Rods Suppliers I have selected the the best fishing rods manufacturers here so you can start browsing and making up your mind here! |
| Used, Old, and New Bamboo
Fly Fishing Rods for Sale Looking for new or used or vintage bamboo rods to buy? In our store you can find a selection of interesting offers! |
| Gifts for Fishermen ... Not looking for bamboo fly fishing rods and reels to buy, perhaps? This is a selection of extravangant and classic gifts for your relatives and friends who share the passion for fishing! |
Fishing Knots
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| Rolf Baginski Rolf Baginski is the Master bamboo rodmaker from Germany and the teacher of many cane rod makers here in Europe. Hear what he has to say about bamboo fly fishing rods. |
| Fishing Boat reviews An introduction into the many "floating things" arounf fishing and fly fishing |
| The best fly fishing equipment Ok, but to summarize, what shall I bus? |

Testimonials
"Hello, my name is R.S.. I'm a fly fisherman from Slovenia. I've found Your site accidentally "surfing" in the internet... I'm really surprised, you have written many useful information regarding bamboo fly rods. I'm also a bamboo rods enthusiast
"...it is the best web site I've ever seen on making bamboo rods" - Debbie
"I just found your website for the first time. VERY nice, very informative and very entertaining. I saw a few familiar names on there, and it was nice to be able to put a face with some other rodmakers that I've emailed with or talked to on the phone in the past.
Thanks for posting and maintaining a great website." - Bob
"first of all congratulations for your fantastic website!
As a flyfisherman who loves to fish splitcane rods I was looking for information about some vintage hardy rod models and I found your
site.... Thanks for all the information I found there - some details had been really helpful for me." - Bernd
"..sono capitato sul sito, meraviglioso, ed interessantissimo, e volevo semplicemente fare i miei complimenti".- Claudio
*like Alberto Poratelli, Gabriele Gori, Walter Rumi, Marco O. Giardina (MOG), Massimo Giuliani, Franco Ferrari, Moreno Borriero...
(all pictures of this website are personal ones, purchased royalty-free images, pictures by Wohlfhard Schulz taken at Waischenfeld, permitted posting by Snake Brand quality snakes guides producer, IBRA permission, Walter Rumi bamboo rodmaker permission, Danilo Lazzarini flytier permission; Mepps permission, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University permission, Cornell Library Permission, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation permission
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How to build your own fly rod ebook + VIDEOs to download. | February 2011 Mr Josselin De Lespinay shows you how to build your own bamboo rod with step by step instructions without leaving any detail uncovered.Quite the opposite, unique and original methods are shown. You will make a cane rod from an angler logic point of view, that is, for fishing! So detailed explanations on rod actions and tapers are included. I just read through the first chapters and I was really favourably impressed by the expertise of Mr De Lespinay. I highly recommend this - previously edited only in French - book ! Here is the link. I am preparing an article on it. Stay tuned! |
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