Bamboo Rods

[fishnsled]

There has been some interest, past and recent, about my buddy Malcolm and the rods that he is making. So here's the link to his own site.

 

Bamboo

 

The following is an interesting read, it's a diary of a Mark IV Carp rod he has recently finished.

 

Part 1

 

Part 2

 

Enjoy!

[Zib]

It's funny that you posted this. Just last night I was watching the cable show "How it's made" & they were making rods just like this. Interesting stuff. I think they said it took anywhere from 40 to 80 hours to make them.

[wolfville]

May I ask.....how much is that 10' Mark IV carp rod? Not that I can afford it... And to match a rod like that you need to get a vintage reel from the 50'.

 

After watching a few video of Chris Yates, I've been wanting to try one out.... at least in my dreams.

[fishnsled]

Hey Zib - I wish I had seen that episode. Would have been cool to watch.

 

Wolfville - Malcolm started off doing it as a hobbie, in fact it still is. He does a few of rods a year and that is it. Mainly for himself and friends. Doesn't want it to cut into his fishing time or to become a second job. Because of some postings on a couple of boards showing the work he does, he has be asked by a few people to make either rods or wading staffs. As for costs it varies on the rod and how much time goes into it. As Zib said it is 40-80 hours. If I remember correctly the Mark IV went for $1000. I've heard of bamboo rods hitting the $5000 mark depending of who has made it. I've got a 4 weight fly rod that Malcolm made for me a few years ago and I just had to pay for the supplies. Very good friend I'd say.