First bamboo rod done!

[StumpHunter]

Been doing good..

 

[Charlie2]

LOL Scott!!!!! These old Japan rods are not worth much so I guess I have a $400 rod that would bring $40 but it looks nice....
I do have two old split bamboo rods that I plan to completely strip down, those will be nice. I hate to think about the time I'll have in those but it's only a hobby. I have two Japan bamboo rods I thought would be great to learn on before I start on the others.
Hummmm, 14' fly rod????? LOL

Be careful with the application of a paint stripper when refurbing those old rods. It sometimes melts the glue that joins the sections together.

My Dad made bamboo rods and used a hide glue which was all that was available at the time.

Please post pictures of your progress. C2

 

[Fatman]

Nice job!!!!!!! Look forward to the bamboo re-furbishing!!!!!! pics

 

[hookup]

Great job. What did you use to strip the finish off the rod? What finish did you use?

I've redone graphite & fiberglass rods, but never bamboo. May need to start a search now.