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where's the Bamboo
Posted by: Jerry D Powers (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: January 11, 2009 02:30PM

where can I buy heavy bamboo for an old fashioned surf rod. also do you guys know what kind of bamboo those long range guys use out west.

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Re: where's the Bamboo
Posted by: Jerry D Powers (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: January 11, 2009 02:52PM

the bamboo for the gaffs they use.

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Re: where's the Bamboo
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: January 11, 2009 06:01PM

I assume you're talking about the old Calcutta type cane rods?

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Re: where's the Bamboo
Posted by: Dave Damon (---.dsl.renocs.sbcglobal.net)
Date: January 11, 2009 06:28PM

Do a search for Tonkin or Moso. Golden Witch and Demerest sell the Tonkin

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Re: where's the Bamboo
Posted by: Jerry D Powers (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: January 11, 2009 10:26PM

yes I believe its Calcutta do you know of a link. also I would like to know which type of Bamboo the hands use on the long range boats out of southern California. thanks jerry

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Re: where's the Bamboo
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: January 12, 2009 09:36AM

Not sure where to find stalks of that stuff these days. But it's grown here so you should be able to locate some. Ask around your local lawn and garden centers. Sounds funny, but they just may know where to get some.

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