Most bamboo rods aren’t worth much of anything ... He eventually marketed fishing rods, the most notable of which was The Registered, designed and built by Bill Phillipson.

LANESBORO, Minn. — Steve Sobieniak knew what a good fly fishing rod felt like. He developed a feel for the graceful casting tool, particularly ones made of bamboo. He could pick one up ...

She said people tend to like bamboo rods because of tradition and nostalgia. “Bamboo is the oldest of fly-fishing materials, and then most of our customers come in and have great sentimental ...

Preserving Tradition Through Bamboo Fishing Rod Making by Experts Posted: March 21, 2025 | Last updated: March 21, 2025 Step into the world of an artisan dedicated to preserving the ancient craft ...

I’ve watched the evolution of fishing rods, specifically surf rods, firsthand—and even had the opportunity to help with development. From bamboo and sections of tapered wood wrapped with ...

The process showcases the traditional craftsmanship of bamboo rod making and its effectiveness in real-world fishing scenarios. Joey Antonelli Posted: May 14, 2025 | Last updated: May 14, 2025 ...

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Making a bamboo drift boat is just like making a bamboo fly rod – times 10. “Instead of 700 hours, this is about 70 hours,” Ron Knowles said of the handmade fishing gear he makes at his home ...

TWIN BRIDGES — A fire in Twin Bridges early Sunday gutted an R.L. Winston Rod Co. building containing bamboo fly fishing rods and knocked out the electricity in some homes for several hours.