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I’m heading to FFI Fly Fest 2026 in Redding, CA on Sept. 25 and 26.

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I’m not doing many fly fishing shows any more.  I’ve always enjoyed doing shows but due to the rising cost of booth space at most events, I’ve just backed out of shows.  But, Fly Fishers International is having their annual convention in Redding, CA next week, and I’ve decided to be there as a vendor with a booth.  I’ll have several of my custom Bamboo Fly Rods, Trout Nets, and Wading Staffs there for sale.  There will also be a lot of great classes and demonstrations, so if you’re in the area, check out the show.

Custom Bamboo Fly Rods, and Wading Staffs.

New Bamboo Trout Net in my inventory

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I just completed a new Bamboo Trout Net in my inventory.  It is made from the same select bamboo culms that I use for my bamboo fly rods.  This net is 27″ long, perfect for walk-and-wade situations.  Check it out:

The overall net length is 27″, perfect for walk-and-wading.

Hand inscribed in black ink.

Beautiful all-bamboo trout net.

Completed Custom Bamboo Wading Staff

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After several fall fishing trips, I was able to get back into the workshop and finish this custom bamboo wading staff for a client.  With a background in Alaska, he asked me to do some custom wraps in colors that are often used in Alaskan Artwork.  Here is the staff I completed for him.

Custom Bamboo Wading Staff

Bamboo Wading Staff with custom wraps

Custom English Walnut End Cap on Cork Grip

New 6′ 6″ Fast Action 3 wt rod

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I’ve recently added a powerful little 3 wt rod to my Fast Action Series of fly rods.  This is a wonderful little rod with lots of power for getting flies of any size into tight spots on small creeks and streams.  My plan was that this rod would be a new one for me but as I was half-way though the build process, one of my clients stepped up and asked if it could be his.  He chose highland green silk wraps, a maple burl reel seat, and custom engraved down-locking threaded band reel seat hardware.  So, it’s off to Seattle, destined to fish the little mountain creeks in the Cascade mountain range.

6′ 6″ Fast Action 3 wt. rod.

New 8′ 0″ Fast Action 5 wt. Bamboo Fly Rod.

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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.