Fly Rod Handcrafted Bamboo - 7‘, 2 Piece, 2 Tips, 4 Weight with Cedar Wood Case
I hand built this 7’, two piece (two tips), 4 weight bamboo fly rod. It is based on the granger taper that I love. This is one of my favorite casting tapers. Although based on a production rod, it still is one of the best small streams, dry fly rods (my opinion). Granger made great casting rods (again my opinion) and that is why I often return to building and fishing them.
I do all my own work. Strip, plane and glue the Tonkin bamboo and cut and turn the handle and reel seat. I try my best to flame, press and stagger the nodes. The handle and sliding, down locking reel seat are made from cork and have cork preserver on them. Kept the weight down on this one (see photos). You can fish this all day!
No visible glue lines! I prefer to tru-oil my rods (the same oil used on gun stocks) and this rod has 6 coats. I used to dip the rods in spar varnish, but am happier with the thinner, cleaner look of tru-oil. Also, if you use the rod a lot, it is very easy to add more tru-oil to freshen it up.
I built the hex case out of cedar. I even sewed the rod sock. Everything is included.
If you are looking for a beautiful, great casting bamboo rod at a reasonable price, this might be it. I have been crafting fiberglass and graphite rods and building bamboo rods for some time, but still consider myself a hobbyist (albeit a good one). I want you to be completely happy with your rod. If you do not like it for any reason, I accept returns within 30 days of you receiving it. Just let me know and I will make a refund and you pay to send it back. This is low risk for you, you can look at the rod to make sure it is what you want. After 30 days I will be happy to try to address any issues you might have with the rod.
Thanks for looking. Tim
I hand built this 7’, two piece (two tips), 4 weight bamboo fly rod. It is based on the granger taper that I love. This is one of my favorite casting tapers. Although based on a production rod, it still is one of the best small streams, dry fly rods (my opinion). Granger made great casting rods (again my opinion) and that is why I often return to building and fishing them.
I do all my own work. Strip, plane and glue the Tonkin bamboo and cut and turn the handle and reel seat. I try my best to flame, press and stagger the nodes. The handle and sliding, down locking reel seat are made from cork and have cork preserver on them. Kept the weight down on this one (see photos). You can fish this all day!
No visible glue lines! I prefer to tru-oil my rods (the same oil used on gun stocks) and this rod has 6 coats. I used to dip the rods in spar varnish, but am happier with the thinner, cleaner look of tru-oil. Also, if you use the rod a lot, it is very easy to add more tru-oil to freshen it up.
I built the hex case out of cedar. I even sewed the rod sock. Everything is included.
If you are looking for a beautiful, great casting bamboo rod at a reasonable price, this might be it. I have been crafting fiberglass and graphite rods and building bamboo rods for some time, but still consider myself a hobbyist (albeit a good one). I want you to be completely happy with your rod. If you do not like it for any reason, I accept returns within 30 days of you receiving it. Just let me know and I will make a refund and you pay to send it back. This is low risk for you, you can look at the rod to make sure it is what you want. After 30 days I will be happy to try to address any issues you might have with the rod.
Thanks for looking. Tim
I hand built this 7’, two piece (two tips), 4 weight bamboo fly rod. It is based on the granger taper that I love. This is one of my favorite casting tapers. Although based on a production rod, it still is one of the best small streams, dry fly rods (my opinion). Granger made great casting rods (again my opinion) and that is why I often return to building and fishing them.
I do all my own work. Strip, plane and glue the Tonkin bamboo and cut and turn the handle and reel seat. I try my best to flame, press and stagger the nodes. The handle and sliding, down locking reel seat are made from cork and have cork preserver on them. Kept the weight down on this one (see photos). You can fish this all day!
No visible glue lines! I prefer to tru-oil my rods (the same oil used on gun stocks) and this rod has 6 coats. I used to dip the rods in spar varnish, but am happier with the thinner, cleaner look of tru-oil. Also, if you use the rod a lot, it is very easy to add more tru-oil to freshen it up.
I built the hex case out of cedar. I even sewed the rod sock. Everything is included.
If you are looking for a beautiful, great casting bamboo rod at a reasonable price, this might be it. I have been crafting fiberglass and graphite rods and building bamboo rods for some time, but still consider myself a hobbyist (albeit a good one). I want you to be completely happy with your rod. If you do not like it for any reason, I accept returns within 30 days of you receiving it. Just let me know and I will make a refund and you pay to send it back. This is low risk for you, you can look at the rod to make sure it is what you want. After 30 days I will be happy to try to address any issues you might have with the rod.
Thanks for looking. Tim