Search Chum

Share Chum
RSS Chum
Translate Chum

 

Entries in sporting wood (22)

Friday
Dec132013

A Reel Good Day

A spectacular western style roll top fly tying desk by John Gallis of Norseman Design.

LINK

Wednesday
Jul032013

MAKERS Part 4: Aaron Bamboo Fly Rods

For the MAKERS series, Shwood Eyewear pays homage to some of Portland's most innovative artists, builders, writers, and designers that inspire the experimental creators in us all. Part 4 features Aaron Bamboo Fly Rods; a one-man custom fly rod manufacturer in NE Portland, operated by Tim Aaron.

(via: Doobybrain)

Thursday
Jun272013

Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rods

Bill Blackburn of W.W. Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rods talks about about rod building and fly fishing in Bozeman, Montana.

Monday
Jun172013

'boo

A day with the crew from Sweetgrass Rods in Twin Bridges, MT.

Friday
Jan112013

Grass Roots - A PNW Bamboo and Steelhead Gathering 

If you're interested in bamboo rods (both spey and single-hand) and classic reels, and all things steelhead fly fishing related you should attend attend Grass Roots on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Howard Miller Steelhead Park on the Skagit River near Rockport, Washington.

On display will be a host of killer custom tackle from:
J.M. Reid Bamboo Fly Rods
Confluence Rod Company
Cadno Silk Lines (modern shooting head tapers made in traditional materials)
Tim Anderson Bamboo Rods
as well as others.

Howard Miller Steelhead Park is located at near the junction of state route 20 and state route 530 in Rockport. There are tent and RV sites available as well as roofed, 3 walled, 8 bunked "Adirondacks" available at the park for very reasonable costs with power outlets as well as a few cabins and a boat launch. For details/reservations please contact:

RSVP by hitting this LINK and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Wednesday
Sep192012

Bob Clay - Taping a bamboo rod

Bob Clay shows you how to tape a Riverwatch Bamboo rod and talks about the solid flex pattern and benefits of this style of rod.

short by: Andrew Hardingham