I am interested in learning about the building of Bamboo rods including the splitting of the bamboo to actually from the Rod, etc.

Can anyone recommend a site or book on this topic? I would be intersted in seeing what is involved before I stroll down this slippery slope.

Many thanks in advance,

Bailey

RodMaker covered this topic in its entirety in a series down by Russ Gooding and Bernie Elser during Volume 3 and Volume 4.

There are also many good books available - the one by Bernie Elser is, in fact, quite good. It's up to date and in print. Most book stores could get it or your local fly shop even.

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Check out Tackle Works at the bottom of the sponsor list. There may be a builder close to you where you can visit and see first hand what is involved.

Fundamentals of Building a Bamboo Fly-Rod by George E. Maurer, Bernard P. Elser. MIght help if I gave you the actual name of the book.

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You can also find a wealth of information on the classic cane forum.
[p205.ezboard.com]

bailey, your email address is hidden when i click on your name in your original post. find mine in the same way and email me, i might have another source for you.

the above referrals would be excellent sources of information.

eric
fresno, ca.

Hi Bailey,

All the above cited sources are great. You might enjoy reading the bamboo rods material on this website:
[www.globalflyfisher.com]

Let me know if I can help you,
Harry Boyd

Bailey,
Check out the With Bamboo archives at @#$%& , it's free. If you are still interested enough to spend money on books, the ones mentioned, plus The Lovely Reed by Jack Howells(if you can find itt, it's out of print) is very good as is Wayne Cattenach's book, Making Bamboo Fly Rods.. The classic bamboo rodmaking book is by Hoagy Charmichael and was written about Everett Garrison, called A Master's Guide to Building Bamboo Fly Rods.
john