Newbie Emerger

[mrbamboo 0]

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

[tjm 0]

welcome, Paul

I always wanted to build a cane rod. Did you make the blanks or is there a supplier?

[mrbamboo 0]

I made blanks in both bamboo and glass. I sold most to japan.

[tjm 0]

I always imagined Japan sold blanks to the US companies.

[mikechell 0]

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.

[Poopdeck 0]

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.

[mrbamboo 0]

Thanks everyone for the welcome. Congratulations on retiring, you will find out life gets busier!

[Reel Assassin 0]

Hi, fellow retiree and fellow new member! Have a great day and the best day of fishing you have ever experienced!