Bamboo Fly Rods

If you are new to the sport of fly-fishing you may want to opt for the most economical way to get your new fishing rig together. You will notice when fishing side by side with veteran fly fishermen that they do not use cheap glass rods that you may be contemplating buying. As you gain experience and find out more about the sport, you will also gain a lot of insight on bamboo fly rods. They are the quintessential selection for any successful fly-fishing aficionado that has perfected the art of the cast. These handmade pieces of angler art are not cheap, but well worth the investment.

The prices on bamboo fly rods can be a bit intimidating for the budget conscious, they can cost up to four thousand dollars, but a more realistic price, especially for the fly-fishing neophyte is around three to four hundred dollars. You may wonder why they cost so much, and the reason is they are handmade, and can take any where from three weeks to six months depending on the methods used to create them, and the popularity of the rod smith that makes your custom fly fishing rod. Waiting lists with some rod craftsman can be up to two years before they even start on your order.

If you have deep pockets, and want one right now, then an antique bamboo rod will be your best bet. Be prepared to spend anywhere from five thousand dollars at the low end, and up to eighteen thousand for one that was built in the late 1800s. There are literally collectors of these rods that have never even been fly-fishing, as they just enjoy acquiring these pieces of American history, and displaying them in their home for bragging rights with friends and family. If you feel lucky, use the process of online auctions for the procurement of your high end fishing tool. However, you would be well advised to buy the rod in person, as some online sellers are less than stellar in their representation of their products and themselves.

As you can see these rods will out live the person that purchases one in new condition, and the only requirements for keeping one in good shape is to have the eyes restrung every so often, and the tapers checked for fitment. The best bamboo wood is called Tonkin and really should be your only choice when spending this kind of money for a hobby.

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