Entries in sporting wood (22)
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)
Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rods
Bill Blackburn of W.W. Blackburn Bamboo Fly Rods talks about about rod building and fly fishing in Bozeman, Montana.
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.
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