mrbamboo 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2019 I would like to introduce myself. In 1970's I was introduced to flyfishing in a High-School Fly-Tying class, where we learned to tie flies,built a Fenwick Fiberglass Fly rod,and learned how to cast. I purchased fly tying materials in a small Walnut Creek shop located under a freeway until I graduated HS. After that I built Bamboo Fishing rods and rolled glass rod blanks (thus mrbamboo), until I sold that business off in the late 1990's. After that I found a gentleman in Kenya who sold me flies for 5 cents apiece, so I purchase many of them (about $5,000 worth). Now I am retired and have quite a bit of fly tying materials and equipment, and now have the time to fish. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2019 welcome, Paul I always wanted to build a cane rod. Did you make the blanks or is there a supplier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbamboo 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2019 I made blanks in both bamboo and glass. I sold most to japan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2019 I always imagined Japan sold blanks to the US companies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 Welcome to the site, Paul. I hope we can provide some entertainment value. Sounds as though you don't need much advice, but I hope you're willing to give some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 I think Tonkin bamboo from china is the preferred bamboo for fly rods. I can see that being a big deal in Japan. Welcome to the site and retirement. I officially retired last week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbamboo 0 Report post Posted January 13, 2019 Thanks everyone for the welcome. Congratulations on retiring, you will find out life gets busier! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reel Assassin 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2019 Hi, fellow retiree and fellow new member! Have a great day and the best day of fishing you have ever experienced! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites