Well I have finished making this rod at last.It has been a long journey for me,reading books searching the net, buying old planes of ebay and refurbishing them.Not to mention making planing forms,ovens,drying cabinets I could go on for EVER as any bamboo rod maker knows,I just think doing all that is like earning your Passage to the right to be called a Bamboo Rod Maker.I would mostly like to thank Gary (Nicho Bamboo Rods) For making life a lot easier for me,Cheers Gary. Well anyway when I can work out to post some pics I will let you have a look!

Thanks

Wayne

Well done, i'm looking forward to seeing the efforts of your hard work,ATB Steve.

Great job Wayne she's a beauty you should be very proud of yourself,what size and weight is it? Have you had chance to give her a flick yet.Well worth all the effort you put in, and the knowledge you picked up on the way.Now you know how it's done, maybe the first of many. Excellent work Wayne(Rod Maker) ATB Steve.

Hi Steve,thanks for your comments,the rod is 7/6ins #5 Payne 101 Taper.
Probably wont try it until the spring,I will let you know how it fishes!

Cheers

Wayne

Very well done my friend.... I remember chatting with you via pm when you were ready to get started, making your forms etc etc... The worst is over though the journey is only just beginning he he he he

Can we enlarge those pics a wee bit? Come on man , show that stick off it looks sweet

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Hi i viewed bigger pics of the rod on his (profile)(albums).

Hi Matt, It was finding the time to make the rod,that was difficult for me,I had a few problems along the way,and some things I will do different on the next one that will make things easier,nice to chat to you.

All the best

Wayne

That is beautiful, the finished colour is incredible. Well done

Thanks Mate.

Wayne

What you making next Wayne you did a great job there mate


Gary