Comments on: Bamboo Fly Rods

By: larry wright

larry wright — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:03:48 +0000

Dear Sir,
I inherited an orvis 9′ salmon fly rod. i had it restored by orvis last year. It is in mint condition. It has a removable fighting butt and is in mint condition. It has all the original tube, sock, and spare tip. Are you interested in buying it or do you know and collectors who would be interested.

Larry Wright
941-244-2305

sailvt@comcast.net

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By: john janesik

john janesik — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:34:08 +0000

I have a Wright & McGill trailmaster 6 1/2′ no. 4tms bamboo fly rod. Its a 4 piece rod in new condition and never used. It has a cloth case and aluminum case. I inherited it from my grandfather. Do you have any idea of the value of this fly rod?

By: shaun bailey

shaun bailey — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:06:44 +0000

hello , I have a split cane fly rod , all sections are equal length and I has an extra tip and sleeve. only markings on the rod say ” midwest 225 ” . Ever heard of anything like that . its in amazing condition . Where can I send pics ? thanks

By: JohnMD1022

JohnMD1022 — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:49:41 +0000

The last Lee Wulff Ultimate one piece I saw for sale was in 1991 or 1992.

The asking price was $1250.

I have one myself.

John

By: Oliver Monterroso

Oliver Monterroso — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:41:28 +0000

Doing some fishing is definitely the best-loved sports activity,could there be an abundance of areas to be able to reel in many perch throughout the area besides that consider utilising this kind of technique, folks I do know in this general vicinity haven?t brought up this thing so i have to be looking for a better way to snatch much more. The types of fish in these estuaries and rivers close to here appear to hit even a bare hook occasionally but its possibly not the fish im looking to get. Thank you with the info and will likely be eager for the following page…

By: Steve Ellis

Steve Ellis — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:18:42 +0000

Jamey;
If you are referring to today’s bamboo rods, they are very labor intensive to get a fine product produced and only a few a year are made from each bamboo builder. As you know, labor isn’t cheap today, regardless of the economic conditions. It take so many hours to construct and finish a quality bamboo item and there are waiting list that stretch into years to purchase a rod from the best builders today. If you break it down into hours/cost you would then see that a millionare it maketh not. But the pride in ownership for those gems is priceless.
Having said that, there are all kinds of different quality items out there, be it bamboo, graphite and yes, even fiberglass. There are new space age, light weight, nano technologey products developed for use in rod building.
Are you going to catch more fish because ot his new equipment? Well, no if you still don’t understand the fundamentals of fly fishing. But, will a person who understands rod construction and rod casting fundamentals understand the new tecnology put to use in their rod, get better results from that rod, well yes, it will help you do what you want to do based on the choice of rod and rod taper. Then again maybe less than 5% of the fishing world understands the technical aspects of the sport. And, most fishermen don’t fish more than a few days a year.
The expensive technical equipment of today will be the reasonably priced entry level equipment of the future. That is the way it has been over the last couple of decades. With the exception of the natural world of bamboo, todays product’s are so much more improved over those of the past and the lower prices paid today for that entry level equipment reflects that.

By: Jamey Brugman

Jamey Brugman — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:18:31 +0000

During the past several years we happen to be by making use of this kind of angling products plus it’s tough to turn to the latest alternative make when you’re very much accustomed to one thing,the very level of responsiveness of that brand will make me personally snatch much more fish, nonetheless I dispise to shell out more money now,costs really should be dropping as a result of this scary current economic climate we have been existing at the present. I can continue checking back on to notice if there is actually further information that you might be publishing right here at your primary webpage. cheers

By: Steve Ellis

Steve Ellis — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:51:31 +0000

The comment of not interested was referring to #23 and the Heddon rods.

By: Angel Tamanaha

Angel Tamanaha — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:47:38 +0000

That is a lot of assistance to be able to come to a decision just what exactly to use in selected situations,all the rods i use are likely much less nice for instance the kinds stated here regarding they may be much better put together although the fishing reels are usually better due to the fact they are out of the seventies when producers crafted items which will last. Certainly most of these fishing rods are usually more receptive although I am not really very confident concerning the particular stability part,I may come back in this article regarding extra information and facts at a later point. thx

By: Steve Ellis

Steve Ellis — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:46:40 +0000

Hi;
Sorry, we are not interested.
Thanks,
Steve

By: Steve Ellis

Steve Ellis — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:45:18 +0000

Hi Norris;
Having the right equipment for all the various fishing methods is preferable, but with older bamboo, it is a little more challenging than with modern methods. But as long as you are using the proper line weights and proper lures, flies, etc., you have a better chance

By: Norris Hollemon

Norris Hollemon — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:08:11 +0000

It would be a good to keep various fishing equipment to target different angling circumstances. The most significant factor for this is always that it can help you catch far more fish. If the completely wrong fishing gear has been chosen, hits will be even more challenging to feel, and for that reason a lesser amount of fish are caught

By: gerald

gerald — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:39:38 +0000

I have a heddon 100 and 200 casting rods in ex condition. would you be interested in them. i can send some pictures. i’m asking 75.00 each.

By: James F.

James F. — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:22:36 +0000

I have an antique bamboo fly rod made in Japan by the Idarisho Ueda Co LTD. It is a type CS-R split bamboo rod that comes with a spin casting tip. The butt of the rod unscrews and can be turned around to make a spin casting rod feet 5 inches long. The fly rod is 8 feet long. It was professionally restored before I bought it. Could you give me an estimate on the price and age of this rod? Thanks

By: valarie

valarie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:01:19 +0000

hi – i just aquired a vintage bamboo fishing kit. it says: Stellar 43 piece fishing kit (made in Japan). it has 5 pieces (2 flyrod tips, one regular tip) it has the wooden box, the cardboard outer box, and all of the pieces it came with. it was used maybe once. all of the pieces are in excellent shape, the varnish is really good, all of the eyes and threads are intact and the same color. it even has all of the flys (albeit a little disentegrated). any help with its’ age and or value? thanks so much!

By: fred connor

fred connor — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:06:39 +0000

Hi Steve i was asking you was split cane different from bambo
please oblige
fred connor

By: Taco Nolf

Taco Nolf — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:07:58 +0000

Steve,
I wrote to you on 17 April about a one-piece rod. Did that ring any bells, and can I have a response, please?

By: Susan Lichty

Susan Lichty — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:55:42 +0000

Hi again Steve,
Here is info on the Pritchard (Prichard) brothers and their patents:
http://www.oldrods.com/prichards.htm

If you find anything else, please let me know!
Thanks,
Susan

By: fred connor

fred connor — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:31:46 +0000

Hi steve is split cane different from bambo