Hi all,

I discovered this forum recently and I am glad that I find the people who share my passion.
Inspired by timmy and bbamboo, I want to show you my rod I made myself:

It is based on Cattanach 7ft 2pcs 4wt with bamboo ferrule. It is finished with Polyurethane varnish, very light wire snakes guides, high quality cork and reel seat made of palisander wood.I also made the palnning form myself:

Let my share with you my joy:

































I have been fishing yesterday – it workes like a dream...

Regards,

Adam

you have my sheer admiration adam to make such a nice looking rod from scratch takes patience and craftmanship, i only dabbled with fibreglass many years ago. how does the bamboo ferrule compare with metal ones also would look nice with a small rubber handle button like the old makes had. only my opinion though. well done

That Cane Rod is absolutely Gorgeous Adam,

You must be so pleased with your creation; I know I'd be so proud if I could only create a work of art like you've done!

I envy your skill.

M

You have my admiration also. Making one is well beyond my capabilities. Here's to hoping you christen it very shortly.

Super work mate
Very well done, looks good and I bet it casts like a dream
There will be no stopping you now untill you have a half dozen made up.

Welcome to the world of Bamboo rod making


Gary

Words fail me Adam, if that is a first build, it's a stunner.
Very clever indeed.
Steven.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

Aye, Steven, I can only agree as my first one is used in the garden to grow beans on...

Welcome Adam,

this is breathtaking work and to make a first with a bamboo ferrule you have to be quite self-assured! I remember planing 11(!!) sections to achieve my first tip. I'm sure you'll make some real jewels in the future!

Best regards,
Johan

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Johan Janssens

Stunning looking rod,especialy for your first, hope you have many happy years with it b

Hi Adam

If that's your first build you should be very proud.



"Aye, Steven, I can only agree as my first one is used in the garden to grow beans on..." Johan

I would use my first blank in the garden but I'm not sure it would support anything

Pete

Thank you all for kind reply.

Actually it is my first complete bamboo rod I made, but the second balnk I glued.

gary wrote:
There will be no stopping you now untill you have a half dozen made up.

I'm not so optimistic, soon my first son will be born I will be very busy i'm afraid.


About the bamboo ferrule - I like it for a few reasons. it is lovely looking, more lightweight, does not require removing any material (weakness point), does not cost us at all etc. It is not so difficult to make either, maybe a bit tricky but not difficult.

regards