Online Bamboo Rod Sources

[Buck Henry]

To all,

I am beginning to compile a list of bamboo rod sources and thought I would make a sticky thread for easy reference. These are a mix of sellers of both new and classic cane rods. If you have rod sources to add to the list, please feel free to do so.

PS: most of these resources are for purchasing rods, however some also provide repair services.

Here is what I have so far in no paticular order at all (with the exception of putting our own Bill Oyster at the top of the list :) ):

Bill Oyster: http://www.oysterbamboo.com
ColdWater Collectibles : http://members.aol.com/canerodz/homepage.html
Rick's Rod : http://www.ricksrods.com/
Ron's Rod : http://ronsrods.freeyellow.com/
Len Codella : http://www.codella.com/
MW Reynalds : http://www.mwreynolds.com/HTML/anglingBAMBOO.html
West Slope : http://www.westslopefly.com/rods/index.cfm
Classic Fly Fisherman : http://www.classicflyfisherman.com/
Denver Dave's : http://home.comcast.net/~splitcane/
Mike Longuil (Bamboo Mike): http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1wz7o/bamboomike1.html
Swift River: http://www.swiftriverflyfishing.com/index.html
Daves Rods: http://www.davesrods.com/bamboo.htm
Northwest: http://www.northwestclassictackle.com/default.htm
Clarks: http://www.geocities.com/fishcane/
Anglers Collectibles: http://www.vfish.net/
Bon Selb: http://www.classicflyfisherman.com/
Bob Summers: http://www.rwsummers.com/
Sweetgrass Rods (Boo Boy's new shop): http://www.sweetgrassrods.com/
J&T Bamboo Rods (specializing in refurbished cane rods): http://jbmconsults.com/jtrods/aboutjt.htm
Mike Clark http://www.southcreekltd.com/
Gary Lacey (Granger Bamboo) http://www.grangerbamboo.com/
Douglas Kulick http://www.kaneklassics.com/ (Note: He also does Bamboo putters for golf)
Robert Gorman (Green River Fly Rods): http://www.flyrods.com/home.html
Bernard Ramanauskas http://www.edencane.com/main.html
Dennis Stone http://stonerodco.com/
Don Schroeder http://www.dgschroederrod.com/
Mike Brooks: http://www.brooksbamboo.com/
The Feathered Hook - www.thefeatheredhook.com

[kayakerguy]

Here's a few more...

Mike Clark http://www.southcreekltd.com/

Gary Lacey http://www.grangerbamboo.com/
(Note: his site is down temporaraly)

Douglas Kulick http://www.kaneklassics.com/
(Note: He also does Bamboo putters for golf)

Robert Gorman http://www.flyrods.com/home.html
(Green River Fly rods)

Bernard Ramanauskas http://www.edencane.com/main.html

Dennis Stone http://stonerodco.com/

Don Schroeder http://www.dgschroederrod.com/

[kayakerguy]

You realise that all we're doing is creating an avenue in which to become less productive at work, spend more money, and make our wives want to ____ us.:rolleyes:
Mark

[Gatorbyte]

You realise that all we're doing is creating an avenue in which to become less productive at work, spend more money, and make our wives want to ____ us.:rolleyes:
Mark

I see nothing wrong with what you are doing. BTW, I need me some more cane.

[Drifter]

I own one of these:

http://www.brooksbamboo.com/

[HoWink]

Here's one recommended by a knowledgeable fellow I ran into at the Fishhawk -- A boo-oriented store/guide/B&B in PA called The Feathered Hook - www.thefeatheredhook.com.

[Robert Hicks]

As soon as I get my shop set up,(it's nice to have a basement) ;) and touch up the web page I have been working on, I'd like to add it to this list aswell.

[jonmo]

Is anyone familiar with JT Bamboo rod's? I understand they are generally refurbished rod's from other manufacturer's (often times resized).? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Buck Henry]

Is anyone familiar with JT Bamboo rod's? I understand they are generally refurbished rod's from other manufacturer's (often times resized).? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

jonmo,

Hmmm, never heard of JT bamboo rods personally. Can you provide any more info; eg. name of the builder, where they / he are located, etc? Any chance they have a website?

[jonmo]

Buck -- Included is the website for J&T rods..I apologize for referring to them as JT earlier..Even small details can make a big difference when researching products..Thanks
http://jbmconsults.com/jtrods/aboutjt.htm

[Buck Henry]

Thanks, that is very helpful. It is a very interesting model they have. They seem to focus on making "Banty" rods out of piece parts from old rods, but I have never been a big fan of Banty's as most of the ones I have come across are not great casting rods.

The site says that when they come across a rod that is whole, but needing refinishing work, they refurb them to like new condition and sell them as their "R" series rod. You never know with something like this, you might be able to score a very nice fly rod made from a good quality blank for a decent price. It says they can tell you who made the blanks for these rods if you ask.

One more thing, the fact that they are authorized distributors for both AJ Thramer and Rolf Baginski rods tells me that at least they know what a quality bamboo rod looks like as these are both highly respected modern builders.

Good luck and welcome to our little slice of bamboo heaven here on NGTO. If you end up buying a bamboo rod from these guys, please post pics in a new post as we would love to see what you got!

[wishin iwas fishin]

Schliske Bamboo Fly Rods:
http://bamboo-fisher.com/

[AUTrout]

Have you guys heard of this maker or seen his work? Coldwater Collectables is selling a model called "Pine River". They also have a nice looking used Orvis for about the same price.

[Buck Henry]

Have you guys heard of this maker or seen his work? Coldwater Collectables is selling a model called "Pine River". They also have a nice looking used Orvis for about the same price.

Pennington rods are made by some guy out in Iowa. I have never seen one in person, but I have heard they are well built and decent rods for the money. The Orvis that Singlemalt is selling is a nice rod, and you don't see too many Orvis rods in the 3/2 configuration. Both rods are 6 weights and would be good all purpose bamboo rods.

One thing to consider is resale value. The Pennington rod will probably never be considered a collectible and thus it's value on the used market will be nominal. On the other hand, the older Orvis rods have really retained their value with time and you will most likely be able to sell it later on for at least what you bought it for.

[rbaileydav]

Schliske Bamboo Fly Rods:
http://bamboo-fisher.com/

i will also add my recomendations of Matt's work. I have three of his rods and love them.

DD

[Chippycane]

Gary Lacey's new url is http://laceyflyrods.com/