My new Fast Action Series of bamboo fly rods has been pretty popular with clients recently. I just completed a new 8′ 0″ 3 piece 5 wt. Bamboo Rod, headed to a client in Vermont. This is a wonderfully smooth casting rod with plenty of power that makes casting effortless, perfect for someone looking for a faster action rod.
An 8′ 0″ 3 piece Fast Action 5 wt. rod.
Very nice Highland Green primary wraps with Straw and Black tippping wraps.
I’ve been working with Olivia Elia for over 4 years now mentoring her in the art of building bamboo fly rods, and she is now building some incredible bamboo fly rods. She is also a talented Luthier building custom acoustic guitars and a musician. FlyFish Journal Magazine recently showcased her in an article in their magazine. And…now they have come out with a wonderful short video about Olivia…and there are a few shots of me also! You can check out the video at: SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING: Handmade Guitars and Bamboo Fly Rods crafted by Olivia Elia.
For the past few years, I’ve been working at designing and building Custom Bamboo Wading Staffs, and I’m excited to announce that I’m now offering them to customers. I build these Wading Staffs from the same Select Tonkin Bamboo that I build my fly rods with…they aren’t made from engineered bamboo flooring material. I offer these Staffs in lengths from 48″ to 52″, and build them with a custom Cork grip, an English Walnut end cap, and Pearsalls Cardinal Silk wrapping thread. I also include a retractor from Gear Keeper. The cost for these Bamboo Wading Staffs is $600.
Custom Bamboo Wading Staff
Custom Bamboo Wading Staff
I just got back from 10 days of fishing with my best fishing buddy, Bill, who lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Had a fantastic time, and Bill did a great job playing the role of a “local guide” for me on his home waters. We fished the Big Thompson River, the Pouder River, and the middle Fork of the South Platte River. Most of the time I fished my 7′ 9″ 4 wt Signature Series bamboo or my 8′ 0″ 6 wt Fast Action Series bamboo. We caught fish on Trico Mayflies, BWO Comparaduns, Ants, and Hoppers. Here are a few random photos from our trip.
Bill and Dave’s Excellent Colorado Fishing Trip.
Nice little brown from the Big Thompson River.
Rainbow from the Pouder River.
A rare Green Back Cutthroat from the Pouder River.
The Poudre River.
Fishing the middle Fork of the South Platte River.
A big rainbow that took a #24 Trico Mayfly.
For the past 1 1/2 years I have been working at developing a new series of bamboo fly rods…a Fast Action Series. I’ve designed these rods with a fast action for windy conditions, casting especially large flies, or for those anglers who just like fast action rods. They also do great with smaller flies as well. I’m pleased to now offer these rods to my clients as another option and offer them in 4 wt, 5wt, 6 wt, and 7 wt, configurations. I build these rods with Custom Rosewood reel seats with engraved hardware, and dark claret, straw, and black thread wraps.
5 wt Fast Action Series
5 wt Fast Action Series #2
5 wt Fast Action Series #3
5 wt Fast Action Series #4