tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post152996933054290415..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: Bamboo....Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-89561218294249696632020-06-22T19:11:51.538-04:002020-06-22T19:11:51.538-04:00Dean F
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Dean the cost of restoration is real...Dean F<br />Thanks<br />Dean the cost of restoration is really not a consideration. After it's complete you have before you something you have given life to...and in time it will repay you many times over.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-88160144211685646952020-06-22T10:29:59.798-04:002020-06-22T10:29:59.798-04:00Hi Alan- I was given a left for dead 9' 5Wt So...Hi Alan- I was given a left for dead 9' 5Wt South Bend 1955ish Bamboo rod which I restored 2 years ago. I figured if I messed it up the rod was free. I learned each step of the process, non of which are too difficult from youtube. I had never done anything like this before but I can tell you if you have the patience to learn to tie flys you probably can restore old bamboo rods. Building one from scratch requires a lot of skill and special tools. Restoring one is simple in comparison. I just finished my 2nd rod which I found in a Maine antique shop for $20-. I had to purchase $135 in parts and invest 60 or so hours of labor. Still not to bad considering the cost of a new one.Dean Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203831002940868601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66280459696650865452020-06-21T17:48:55.189-04:002020-06-21T17:48:55.189-04:00RW Van Brunt
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RW I just checked it out. He d...RW Van Brunt<br />Thanks<br />RW I just checked it out. He does have quite the variety.<br />Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-74650996954505583372020-06-21T08:59:35.369-04:002020-06-21T08:59:35.369-04:00Alan, Check out Customrodsmith.com, Ray has lots o...Alan, Check out Customrodsmith.com, Ray has lots of restored cane rods at a low price SouthBends are a bargain!<br />Wes Jordan was in charge of the shop till he moved to Orvis in 1939RW Van Brunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091719339055896199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26162514550407293142020-06-20T06:46:03.467-04:002020-06-20T06:46:03.467-04:00Steve
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Steve a 10' fly rod, perhaps a sa...Steve<br />Thanks<br />Steve a 10' fly rod, perhaps a salmon rod? I could see where some liniment would be needed at the end of a fishing day.<br />I have a silk line for it, it was given to me by the man who made the rod. I will give it a try soon.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-5097938447129291392020-06-20T06:42:28.077-04:002020-06-20T06:42:28.077-04:00Bill Trussell
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Bill it really fits in. It tr...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill it really fits in. It truly feels like a natural extension of my arm. Sensitive and smooth.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-86636962073677839462020-06-20T06:40:42.832-04:002020-06-20T06:40:42.832-04:00Anonymous
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Humberto, poetry, another wonderf...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Humberto, poetry, another wonderful part of you.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-35855991122116129942020-06-20T06:39:14.901-04:002020-06-20T06:39:14.901-04:00Alistair
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Alistair I always wanted one and n...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />Alistair I always wanted one and now that I been able to fish one for a year or so I realize just how wonderful they are. And I'm certain those North Yorkshire browns would be a blast on Bamboo.<br />As John Strucker mentioned there are some decent cane rods at reasonable prices out there.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-80785689088338006182020-06-20T06:35:20.257-04:002020-06-20T06:35:20.257-04:00Mark Kautz
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Mark that rod would have been a ...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark that rod would have been a nice piece of family history to have in your possession now. Those automatic fly reels were big at one time.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-53435536349396956882020-06-20T04:56:24.223-04:002020-06-20T04:56:24.223-04:00G'Day Alan,
That little 5'1" split c...G'Day Alan,<br /><br />That little 5'1" split cane fly rod must be a delight to fish small streams with. Do I see a silk fly line adding to it soon? <br />The only cane fly rod that I have is a garage sale acquired one made in London--cant recall the maker. About 10 foot long and heavy compared to modern fibreglass and graphite rods. I've fished it with an old wooden reel and a L6 line. Wears my arm out very quickly--we are spoilt, aren't we?<br />I'm sure you will have many happy hours on the stream with your new companion.<br />Cheers,<br />Steve.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349271164490121533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-81725907489887831072020-06-19T19:08:30.397-04:002020-06-19T19:08:30.397-04:00Alan
That Bamboo fly rod is the perfect compliment...Alan<br />That Bamboo fly rod is the perfect compliment to the streams you are fishing there. I envy you so!!! Thanks for sharing Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-3083590751961873032020-06-19T17:37:30.463-04:002020-06-19T17:37:30.463-04:00Alan,
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The beauty of br...Alan,<br />The Bamboo honors the catch<br />The beauty of brook trout honors Bamboo<br />And we are the lucky witnesses to that relationship.<br /><br />Humberto<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-92075196009939236022020-06-19T15:37:05.648-04:002020-06-19T15:37:05.648-04:00Hi Alan,
I too would love to fish with a grass ro...Hi Alan,<br /><br />I too would love to fish with a grass rod instead of the graphite ones I use at the moment..... <br /><br />There are a couple of members of the club on the little river Leven that swear by them and the words by the likes of Gierach and Atherton make them sound so special and nostalgic. Perhaps one day I will get one and fish it upon the Leven for those feisty North Yorkshire brownies, but for the moment I will make do with my Trout Bum!<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />Alistair<br />Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389466523719234443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-38530927823432300602020-06-19T13:05:53.855-04:002020-06-19T13:05:53.855-04:00I had a bamboo rod that was my fathers. During a d...I had a bamboo rod that was my fathers. During a divorce I forgot it was in the garage and was never able to get it back. It had one of those fly reels that had the tension levers that would wind in the line. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-22161078535169952292020-06-19T06:44:15.223-04:002020-06-19T06:44:15.223-04:00mike
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Mike that's proper recycling. I ha...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike that's proper recycling. I have a few fly tying tools, a bodkin and a threader that are made from old bamboo. That's a tough lesson you learned. I'm certain many bamboo rods suffered such fates. My only real concern is when I break the rod down. I have a fear of twisting the ferrules.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-24486373319038890672020-06-19T05:35:52.418-04:002020-06-19T05:35:52.418-04:00My only experience with bamboo has been to take ol...My only experience with bamboo has been to take old washed up Montague's and turn them into little 5' ultra light spinning rods or ice fishing jig sticks. I've always been terrified I'd spend the money and then break the damn thing. I did that with one of my grandfathers rods when I was a kid. a Granger or a Heddon, I forget which now, and I started furiously waving it back and forth like a buggy whip... *snap!* mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-48287787782961486962020-06-18T20:17:30.117-04:002020-06-18T20:17:30.117-04:00Unknown
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I appreciate your comment.Unknown<br />Thanks<br />I appreciate your comment.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-69191856927222908012020-06-18T20:16:21.262-04:002020-06-18T20:16:21.262-04:00Ray
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Ray that's quite a long relationshi...Ray<br />Thanks<br />Ray that's quite a long relationship. That rod is still performing after so many years.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-52876100134589608272020-06-18T20:12:28.888-04:002020-06-18T20:12:28.888-04:00John Strucker
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John there is no feeling quit...John Strucker<br />Thanks<br />John there is no feeling quite like bamboo. It's just plain exciting. I know there are bargains out there but it's that trust factor that worries me. You obviously know your bamboo.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57528768044056515632020-06-18T14:53:49.387-04:002020-06-18T14:53:49.387-04:00Such a wonderful thought. Thank you for sharing. ...Such a wonderful thought. Thank you for sharing. And congratulations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199799137167443048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-76572654216747811212020-06-18T12:17:38.755-04:002020-06-18T12:17:38.755-04:00When I was 11 years old I got an Orvis "99&qu...When I was 11 years old I got an Orvis "99" Bamboo fly rod. I have fished that rod on and off since I got it that day in 1958. Today when I fish it it's like taking an old friend fishing.<br />You are in for a lovely time.<br />RayRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033774681225764100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-24696756117319909792020-06-18T10:22:07.699-04:002020-06-18T10:22:07.699-04:00Hi Alan,
As I've said before, I completely agr...Hi Alan,<br />As I've said before, I completely agree with you about how much fun it is to fish bamboo. But it doesn't have to be expensive, even for the shorter, lighter rods needed for small streams. It takes some looking, but you can find bargains on E Bay or the Classic Flyrod Forum. I got a used impregnated Sharpes 7-foot 3wt. with two tips for $300, and my brother-in-law picked up a one-tip Orvis Flea, a nicely-finished kit rod, for $300. Neither rod is a museum piece or worth much more than we paid, but both fish beautifully. Several rod makers also offer new rods for $300-$450. I have one, a 7.5 3wt. It's not fancy, but fishes like a dream. <br />Best wishes,<br />John John Struckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799054064448058771noreply@blogger.com