These days a number of builders are offering cane rod making classes.
Bamboo fly rod building classes.
Bamboo fly rods by w s.
Splitting the culm and making strips.
We will have a max of 4 participants in each and details are outlined below.
With over 18 years of experience using the handmill you will be learning from one of the most experienced instructors anywhere.
The bamboo fly rod building classes are at my 1200 sq.
Bamboo class details.
Taught by master rod builder jim downes this class is designed to teach you a straightforward approach to building your own bamboo fly rod.
Contact us to sign up.
Bamboo fly rod building class overview 1.
Tom morgan rodsmiths will be offering week long bamboo build classes here at the tmr shop.
Bamboo fly rod making workshops learn to build your own.
I ll work with you in a one on one setting to move through the entire bamboo rod building process from selecting the raw bamboo culm all the way to the final finishing of the bamboo fly rod.
Leave with a ready to use flyrod.
The reasonably priced package includes tuition first class lodging and three meals daily for 5 days and all clubamenities.
We use the morgan handmill for our workshops.
The course is structured so that you should be able to complete a 2 piece 2 tip rod in a length and taper you select from among those produced in the lj downes rod shop.
All skill levels are welcome.
Please note that lodging transport to class location and food is not included in the price and is the student s responsibility.
Select the bamboo culm and prepare it for making strips tiger stripe flamed or blonde.
1 week small classes.
Due to the uncertainty of what covid will bring as far as travel to mt we will be offering two options for the fall of 2020.
Mary ann selecting the bamboo culms for her new bamboo fly rod.
A 300 deposit is required to book your class but this is refundable should you need to cancel.
Discuss the rod to be built and make sure you are aware of the behavior of the rod you will select by casting these.
Bamboo flyrod building classes are 900 for the week.
2020 2021 6 day bamboo fly rod making classes complete your very own bamboo fly rod from a raw culm to a ready to fish fly rod total class price is 2360 includes six days of instruction by bill oyster tools and components and of course your newly completed bamboo fly rod.
Rod shop in sisters oregon.