Can I make my own fishing pole? You can make a simple, homemade fishing rod using either a bamboo pole or a stick First, get a bamboo pole or a stick that is 8 to 10 feet long and 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Use either a sharp knife or a piece of sandpaper … Read more
A custom designed fishing rod can provide a tailored solution to the most unique of fishing situations Most factory rods are “one size fits all”, designed so anyone can use them. They provide little specialisation, and advanced anglers often crave a more customised approach to their situations. What blanks does G Loomis use? Northfork Composites … Read more
These new woods were generally lighter and stronger. Rare woods that found their ways into fishing rods included ironbark, snakewood, lancewood, purpleheart and pingow. The favourite, however, was greenheart. Are old bamboo fishing rods worth anything? Yes, antique bamboo rods are unique and sought-after collection pieces. But you won’t become a millionaire if you have … Read more