Bamboo Fly Fishing Rods
My uncle recently left me some antique bamboo fly fishing rods of various weights?
They are in poor condition and need to be refurbished.I have tried to find a instruction manual or some kind of book on how to, but have been unsuccessful. Anyone know of a book on this subject or any info ?
With respect to Melomego, not all old bamboo rods are worth money. Certain brand names are, (Gillum, Dickerson, Garrison)
are worth big bucks, others (Phillipson, Granger, Heddon, Orvis)
are worth some. Names such as Montague, Horrocks-Ibbotson,
Shakespeare, South Bend are not worth as much because they were so mass produced (think Ugly-Stik) – there are exceptions. As a rule, post WWII Japanese made rods are nothing more than “tomato stakes”, unless they carry sentimental value, since they were cheaply made and not from “Tonkin” cane. As with any antique, condition means everything. The most sought after rods are the “short” fly rods, 8′, 7’6″, and 7′ since these were not as common as the longer rods.
Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide by D.B. Homel will help you in evaluating the rods worth.
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook by Michael Sinclair will help you in refurbishing the rods.
If you do not wish to undertake the restoration process, you can do a net search for “bamboo rod restoration” – but remember that if you send your rods out, it will take time to get them back, and
you will be looking at a cost of anywhere from $50-$100 per section. It would be advisable to talk to the craftsman prior to sending out your rods for work.
Another thing to remember is that if you want the rods restored for fishing purposes the cost should be cheaper because the craftsman will not have to seek out original ferrules if needed or original color thread for the wraps, he can use quality parts he has “on hand”.
Bamboo Fly Fishing Rods – Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters
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Trout Grass $19.98 The passion for and practice of fly fishing are explored in this beautiful documentary focused on the popular pastime. Follow the fascinating process of creating a fishing rod as the bamboo is harvested from China and transformed by the craftsmanship of workers in Montana, and accompany devoted anglers as they enjoy the tranquility of fishing at a peaceful mountain stream. 50 min. Widescreen (Enha… |
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A Bamboo Artisan Fly Fishing on the Ruby River $24.95 Renowned bamboo fly rod craftsman and author, Jerry Kustich, joins the Sporting Fly for an introspective look at the essence of fly-fishing, bamboo fly rods and the Ruby River. Host Dave Long talks with Jerry about the philosophy of fly-fishing while they land one brown trout after another on the beautiful Ruby River.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s… |
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South Bends 2 pc. 8′ Fly Cast Fly Rod – 5/6 weight $19.95 South Bends 2 pc. 8′ “Fly Cast” Fly Rod – 5/6 weight… |
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Handcrafting Bamboo Fly Rods $12.50 The bamboo fly rod represents the pinnacle of the fly-fishing art: its apparent simplicity and delicacy belie the craftsmanship and strength that are the hallmarks of all great rods. Wayne Cattanach begins in the Kwangsi and Kwantung provinces of China, where Tonkin bamboo takes about eight years to develop the qualities that distinguish it from all other materials: a tensile strength akin to stee… |
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Fishing Bamboo: An Angler’s Passion for the Traditional Fly Rod $8.49 … |
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Fundamentals of Building a Bamboo Fly-Rod $21.81 Inspired by the teachings of a master rodmaker, here is a step-by-step guide to the craft of building handmade, heirloom-quality bamboo fly-rods?the most coveted of all rods.Spurred in part by a quest for something authentic in a mostly synthetic world, more and more anglers are abandoning high-tech graphite fly-rods in favor of those hand-crafted from bamboo. Fly-anglers, most of whom tie their o… |
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Pflueger Fly Kit, 8-Feet 0-Inch $33.50 8” three piece 5/6 weight fly rod with cork grip. 1094 metal rim control fly reel. 25 Yards of level fly line. 4X tapered leader. Braided dacron… |
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Rigged Jointed Cane Pole 12′ 3pc W/ Furnished Line – B&M Pole Co TL123, Fishing Rods $4.29 - Rigged Jointed Cane Pole 12′ 3pc W/ Furnished Line by B&M Pole Co, model TL123, UPC 046392201229, in Fishing Rods, Weight = 0.7 lbs…. |
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Berkley Cherrywood 2 Piece Fly Rod (7’6, 6 Guide, 4-5 lb. Line Wt.) $35.97 The Berkley Cherrywood Fly Rods feature quality components and exceptional fish fighting performance at an economical price. The Berkley Cherrywood Fly Rods are available in three 2-piece models suitable for freshwater use. The Berkley Cherrywood Fly Rods offer a balanced graphite composition blank and quality construction for excellent responsiveness and durability. The Chromium guide system is 2… |
