The leaves are down and with the heat on so is the humidity in your house. Among the many things this affects are stringed instruments, cigars and bamboo rods. This is especially so with newer items as they have not reached a stasis. The materials are still prone to absorbing and expelling […]
Filed under: Rod Building on December 3rd, 2007 | No Comments »
What’s the best line to put on this rod? The one that feels good to you! It’s a question that gets asked quite a bit and I believe this is the best answer. I liken it to having a great guitar and asking six great players to set it up and put strings on it.The […]
Filed under: Rod Building on July 24th, 2007 | No Comments »
Over the years I’ve been asked to build variations of different rods. This has resulted in rods of different lengths, rods for different line weights, and rods with slight changes to their standard actions.
For example, the Eagle Creek 7′3″ is actually a shorter version of The Old Philosopher; The Paradise Valley is […]
Filed under: Rod Building on June 24th, 2007 | No Comments »
I’ve been on a building spree, an have a few rods in stock. These fly rods are all brand new, 2/2, and feature flamed cane and swelled butts. Tube and sock included. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
7′ 3″ Eagle Creek 5wt.
7 1/2′ Henryville Special 5wt.
7′9″ Rocky Mt. Special 6 wt.
8′ Trout Bum […]
Filed under: Rod Building, Rods In Stock on June 3rd, 2007 | 1 Comment »
As a bamboo fly rod builder, I don’t have a lot to say about life in general that’s not related to fly fishing or bamboo rod making, but once in a while, I plan to make a few notes here about fishing and building.
Hope you enjoy them.
Filed under: Rod Building on March 4th, 2007 | 2 Comments »