This is probably a dumb question but could the Common Cents System be used to determine the power and action of a bamboo fly rod?

Yes. The material the rod is made from makes no difference. It's no different than a tape measure, which will measure the length of a graphite rod just as easily as that of a bamboo rod.

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You bet, any rod in any configuration. Had a customer asked me to CC a snook casting rod for him, took $4.66 worth.

Thanks Tom and Spencer. I have 4 old bamboo rods that I am going to refurbish and would like to know the power and action when I finish them, so will save up my change and see how they come out.

Remember to do the the test without the grip installed, I have found this a lot easier, and as for the bamboo (which I work with more than graphite) I use it on every one, new and as you are going to do, restored, just to check them out... as some of the rods I get have the line wt inscribed on the rod, so I check it, and so for it has been right on the money...

Have fun with it..

Art. Have you posted any CCS data for bamboo? I need to get the pamphlet and post my newest boo rods.

I just submitted data for my first bamboo rod to the CCS database, but it probably won't be added for another day or two. It's a custom rod I built on a blank made by Mark Fitch, a maker from Michigan who has been at it for a long time and has a good reputation. Mark made the blank from a Paul Young Perfectionist taper. 7'6" 2pc. 4/5wt. It CC'd at 4.31/64. I imagine there could be quite a bit of variability in ERN and AA with bamboo due to cane quality and the skill level, precision, and construction methods of different builders. Nevertheless, I posted it for those who may be interested. It's a very nice rod to cast with 4-6wt. lines.

Great Steve!

I am in the process of striping everything off the 4 old rods I have, circa 1930's early 40's, and will CC the blanks and refurbished rods when I get them done, might be awhile as have lot's of fihing to do before the winter snows get here, the way it feels today it might not be very long. It will be nice to see some bamboo data on the CCS Data site.

Bob

Two cents for Common Cents on holding rod for CC measurement. I use two eye bolts on a horizontal slide mount . Set the bolts up for level, insert rod, turn bolt and it self centers. Get an eye big enough for the handle and it still fits the bland rod. Works slick.

larry

Steve. I always seem to be one step behind you. I also have several Fitch blanks to build on but have not set up my CCS system. Told Mark about CCS so he will be pleased at your post. I agree that bamboo blanks will vary some between pieces. Larry, what do you mean the bolt self-centers?

Don,

I use two eye bolts. Buy them with as big an eye as rod or handle you will be testing. Space bolts as needed or appropriatefor rod.

Assuming the bolt stems, threaded portion, are level and centered to each other, insert rod and turn bolt until it touches the rod. It self centers the rod. No screwing around. Hope this helps. If not let me know and I'll try to get a picture to you.

best regards,

larry~rigged
custom rods