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Post by turfdawg on Feb 15, 2017 17:06:40 GMT -6
Congrats, great looking rod!
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Post by hankinsfly on Feb 15, 2017 19:34:15 GMT -6
Thanks, guys. Well, that rod is no wimp. It has a lot of power. I cast it in the backyard for a bit. It definitely is a faster action than I expected. It's an 8' 5-wt.
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Post by troutbum54 on Feb 15, 2017 22:18:44 GMT -6
And actually the Ross evolution r is probably going to top the Colorado Lt
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Post by huntnfish2much on Feb 16, 2017 8:38:48 GMT -6
If you are serious about making cane rods. Begin by buying two books- Garrison and Carmichael's standard, A Master's Guide to building a Bamboo fly Rod and Wayne Cattanach's Handcrafting Bamboo Fly rods. Should be available on Amazon. Digest these well to see what you are getting into. It is quite a commitment financially (you will end up spending $2,000 for needed equipment, and you will always want more like fly fishing) and time wise (plan on 60 plus hours for you first couple of rods). Google web sites for Bamboo rods and there are several that will give you a good idea of what it takes. I am book and self taught, not the easiest way to begin. You can also take courses at several place around the country (Bill Oyster, ect). It is great fun, since all my kids are grown I have more time to do this. I sold my first one last fall. You won't make any money doing it but the satisfaction is amazing. I am on my 8th one. Let me know if I can help you. The Bamboo community is more than willing to help you out with advice. They have put up with my crazy questions and continue to do so with lots of patience. Enjoy! By the way I have been tying flies for 20 years, building grass/cane rods is quite different but also fun and very satisfying. I am building one for each of my kids and grand kids. I have four kids, three married and 5 grand kids so I have a ways to go. Probably sell some in between. Hankinsfly, check your private messages. I have everything listed above plus WAY more.... For sale now for $1000.
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