Thread: My brotherss handmade split bamboo fly rods and rod cases etc.

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Today I visited with my brother. He said he had something to show me. I knew that he made split bamboo fly rods. He has been doing that for a number of years now. I also knew he was making his own fly rod cloth cases that held each section of the rod and fit into a rod case.

But he really surprised me today when he showed me his handmade leather rod tubes/cases.
So I thought I would share some pics.

He has done all the cutting, sewing, staining etc himself. The stitching is by hand!

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In the first and second pic can see one of the rods he has made plus the cloth bag for the rod sections.

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.Here are some better pics of the rods. He makes all the components and even the laser engraving.

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He had an unusual tool on the table which I had not seen before. He said it was a Tuttle Taper Taker!

His group of rod makers likes to take measurements of other rods so they can try to duplicate or improve upon them.
The device is connected to a RS232 port which feeds into some software he wrote. It is accurate to 1/1000th of an inch.
It can read the diameter at many different points along the rod.
A very cool tool!

and a couple more pics .....
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I will post a pic of my brother once I edit his picture.

I'm no fisherman but that looks quality work anyone would be proud to own. Thanks for sharing.

Bob

Beautiful work.
Good split bamboo rods make razors look cheap. 30 years ago, a "nice" one was $800.

Does he sell them?

He has some serious skills.

I’m no fisherman, but I can certainly appreciate the quality of his craftsmanship.