Have you ever built a fly rod? A graphite trout rod? A Spey rod? A bamboo rod? My guess is most of you have not. My hope is that you will, someday, and that this series of articles might help you.
Read More >>How to Build a Fly Fishing Rod Pt 1
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Building a Blue Halo Fly Rod
For the last couple of years I’ve been intrigued by Courtney Boice and his fiberglass rod company Blue Halo. Like a child, I was drawn to the colorful works of art that his company pumps out at a rather mind blowing pace these days.
Read More >>Video Preview: Hoagy Carmichael & Everett Garrison Bamboo Fly Rod Shop
Over Thanksgiving, I shot video of my dad explaining his relationship with Everett Garrison, who owned most of the workshop equipment before him, his love of working with bamboo, and the importance of it being in a museum. Check it out here.
Read More >>Videos: Spinoza Rod Company Workshop
I’ve been fortunate to know many of these craftsmen over my life, but I’ve come to know one recently: Marc Aroner, the man behind the bamboo rods of Spinoza Rod Company. Here are some videos of him working in his shop.
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