Completely strip the rod without the use chemicals Evaluate cane sections for cracks, sets and other flaws, repair/straighten as necessary and determine which components can be re used if any. Prepare the cane for varnish/urethane finish selected by the customer
What kind of repairs do we offer for bamboo fly rods?
We provide a full range of repairs, including re-wrapping guides, scarfing sections to replace broken pieces, revarnishing, repairing cork handles, and many more repairs. We have been repairing & restoring bamboo fly rods since the very beginning of our company in 1993.
How much does it cost to repair a fly rod?
Grip repair - I can repair or replace your rod grips. Full Rod Restoration $300-$600* Full rod restoration is the complete overhaul of the fly rod and can vary based on the rods needs and the owner’s desires.
How do you repair broken fishing rods?
Broken rod section - I will repair with a scarf or I will remake a section with your rod's exact taper and action. Delamination of sections - I will strip, glue and rewrap good as new. Hook digs - I will repair and seal the area. Have a set - I will straighten and take the twists out of your sections.
Why do bamboo fishing rods fail?
Finish failure – The finish on the bamboo is thin or alligatored thus not protecting the rod from the elements and making it prone to delamination and wrap failures. Guide rust – The finish on the guide has broken down allowing the underlying metal to oxidize and rust.
How do you restore a bamboo fishing rod?
0:046:24How to restore a bamboo rod part 2: mapping a rod and making changesYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAs long as all the guides are there and they're in good shape that. You will remove you will removeMoreAs long as all the guides are there and they're in good shape that. You will remove you will remove the guides catalog them and then put them back on in the exact same location.
Do bamboo fly rods break?
Many bamboo rods that seem to have broken for no reason were put away wet. Leave the rod out in its sock for a day or two before putting it back in the tube.
What are old bamboo fly rods worth?
Yes, antique bamboo rods are unique and sought-after collection pieces. But you won't become a millionaire if you have or find one! The most expensive bamboo rod sold in an auction was about 20'000$ worth. But more generally if you get 3000$ this is a very good price.
Can you repair a broken fly rod?
If your rod snapped, you can mend it together with a fiberglass pole and epoxy to hide the break. When one of the guides breaks, you can remove it and wrap a new one in its place. You can change rod tips if they snap or break as well. With a little bit of work, you can fix your rod so it's as good as new!
Are bamboo fly rods worth it?
Bamboo fly rods are ideal for the most subtle and delicate of presentations, and for anglers who enjoy the rod's slow and very flexible action. Much like fiberglass fly rods, bamboo fly rods deliver a unique feel and experience when battling a fish. The give of the fly rod helps to protect light tippets from breaking.
Why are bamboo fly rods so expensive?
Because they take a long time to make and so much hand labor goes into them they are expensive. But you have a chance to win one this month, just for trying on a pair of waders. Don't miss this opportunity—you won't see many chances to get a free bamboo rod.
How much is a split bamboo fly rod worth?
It should be noted, though, that many outstanding split cane fly rods are still being made today by a legion of dedicated craftsmen, and home builders. The quality of these rods may even exceed the quality of the old classics. These modern rods often sell for more than $1,000, and people wait in line to get them.
How much does a bamboo fly rod cost?
Winston Bamboo rods are not cheap. New, they will cost you anything north of $3000 and are all built in the US. The line weight rating of the cane rods available from them ranges from 3 – 10wt.
Who made the first bamboo fly rod?
In the early 1800s, quite a few people began experimenting with splitting the cane and re-gluing in 2,3 and 4 sections. Samuel Phillipe of Easton, Pennsylvania is credited (at least by Americans) as being the first to produce such a multi-sided rod.
How do you fix a cracked fishing rod?
1:369:30How to repair a broken fishing rod: a simple fix that lasts - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe need some epoxy glue and we need some sandpaper. Now. I've got some CA glue here because I wantMoreWe need some epoxy glue and we need some sandpaper. Now. I've got some CA glue here because I want to go fast. I'm gonna put the epoxy away.
How do you fix a cracked graphite rod?
Sand or cut the broken ends of the rod so they’re flush. Use 180- or 220-grit sandpaper to smooth the ends so they fit together easily if the rod has a clean break. If your fishing rod has a jagged edge, then use a pair of scissors to cut the sharp edges off of the end of the rod so the pieces are flush.
How much does it cost to repair a fishing rod?
Reel Repair Cost: Starting at $25 per reel plus parts (plus shipping if applicable). This is repair only, no cleaning. Repair Estimates: $15.
What kind of bamboo are fly rods made of?
Materials. Gather your rod making materials. First, you will need a 10 to 12-foot piece of Tonkin cane, which is the type of bamboo most often used in rod making due to its long, dense fibers.
What is a split bamboo fly rod?
A split cane fly rod or bamboo fly fishing rod is formed by splitting, planing and straightening a series of bamboo or cane strips before gluing them together to form a fly rod blank. This fly rod blank may be composed of any number of tapered strips, most commonly a six-strip or hexagonal design.
How do you cast a bamboo fly rod?
3:097:21A morning fly casting with bamboo fly rod builder, Nick Taransky - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou know you want to keep the right at a lower right angle than you might be used to again becauseMoreYou know you want to keep the right at a lower right angle than you might be used to again because of the natural flex. A low right angle might break the tip it on a stiff rod that wood bamboo.
Who made the first bamboo fly rod?
In the early 1800s, quite a few people began experimenting with splitting the cane and re-gluing in 2,3 and 4 sections. Samuel Phillipe of Easton, Pennsylvania is credited (at least by Americans) as being the first to produce such a multi-sided rod.
What is a fly rod restoration?
Full rod restoration is the complete overhaul of the fly rod and can vary based on the rods needs and the owner’s desires. Generally, the work includes the repair/replacement of hardware, grips and reel seat, replacement of missing or damaged guides or installation of a complete new guide set, new wrappings with matching new silk, removal of any sets/twists in bamboo sections and the re-varnishing of the rod.
What to look for in a fishing rod?
Clean and inspect the rod for wear - hook digs, loose wraps, rusty, chipped or bent guides, delamination, sets/twists in rod sections.
What happens if you put a dowel in bamboo?
Putting a metal dowel inside the bamboo would most likely result in the glue holding together the six splines of cane to fail from stress. Plus the hard metal core would result in a high stress point where the cane at either end would flex more than usual and likely to fail since the core would bend less than the cane.
Can you use SS tubing on bamboo?
It depends on what you use for the dowel. If done with bamboo or wood, I expect you are right. With SS tubing the dowel wouldn't be a weak point. The weight would not be more than a same size piece of bamboo.
Can you double scarf a rod?
You can also do a double scarf and add a piece to bring the rod back to full length. Not hard to do, scarf the new donor piece to one or the other of the two original pieces and let glue dry then scarf the two pieces (original plus lengthened piece) together. Cover with clear (white silk) overwrap plus guide and back to full use.
Can you put a dowel in bamboo?
Putting a metal dowel inside the bamboo would most likely result in the glue holding together the six splines of cane to fail from stress. Plus the hard metal core would result in a high stress point where the cane at either end would flex more than usual and likely to fail since the core would bend less than the cane. Just double scarf it and wrap with clear silk overwrap where there isn't a guide wrap. Or make a new section.
Repair and Restoration Services
Please Note: At the time being, we are not currently accepting new repair project rods.
Repair
We provide a full range of repairs, including re-wrapping guides, scarfing sections to replace broken pieces, revarnishing, repairing cork handles, and many more repairs. We have been repairing & restoring bamboo fly rods since the very beginning of our company in 1993.
Restoration
Our philosophy since 1993 has been to keep rods as original as possible. Often someone presents a rod to us and requests a total refinish. In most cases, a little polishing of the varnish and some repairs to the wraps is all that’s necessary.
One of many Testimonials
"Hi Fred, The Halstead rod fishes again. It handles line great. It was casting great. For curiosity I pulled out my fly line to the backing and made a easy cast. 80 feet of line floated out through the guides. I fish a much shorter line than that but it was treat to see and feel a rod that handn't seen line or water in so long perform so well.
Edwards Quadrate
Here is an Edwards Quadrate rod with a damaged handle. I replaced it with new cork and sanded it to the original shape without removing the reel seat.
F. E. Thomas Browntone Special
Next is an 8’ F. E. Thomas Browntone Special that needed to be completely restored.
8' Payne
Many of you know, Payne rods are my favorites. I've worked on hundreds of them. Here is an example of an 8' 3-piece Model #200 Payne that came to me in bad shape... Note the red wraps, replacement guides, heavy red repair wraps, etc. By restoring it properly (and using the correct silks and guides), it now looks like an original Payne.
Straighten Bamboo Tip Section???
This board is for discussing the repair and restoration of bamboo fly rods, makers discussion and construction techniques relating to same. Examples would be different techniques or methods used by restorationists and makers.
Straighten Bamboo Tip Section???
I never tried to straighten bamboo with steam and would like to hear from you before I try it. I obtained the rod blank with two tips and only one is warped. I have been told the tip section will become too limp if I use steam and another said it will work just fine.
