Building, Casting, and Fishing a Bamboo Fly Rod from Joe Bradley

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7 ай бұрын

Joe Bradley's website (JL Bradley Bamboo Fly Rods): www.jlbradleybamboorods.com/
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So back in April 2023, I got the opportunity to cast Joe Bradley's bamboo rods at the Wasatch Intermountain Fly Fishing Expo. After casting his 7'3" 3wt Pro 12 bamboo rod, I was just amazed at the feel and accuracy casting it. I got in contact with Joe to see if I could come up to his workshop in St. Anthony, Idaho to go through the rod making process and figure out which model would work best for me. I ended up having Joe build me a Para 13 7'6" 4wt that casts like a dream. It's truly a special fly fishing rod that I'll treasure forever. Joe is a master builder and his rods are built to cast modern fly lines and be fished regularly.
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@jim22222 Ай бұрын

Glad I found your channel. Really enjoyed this from start to finish. Tight lines

@benbiagioni9906 7 ай бұрын

I love it when I get to see a video starring a rare jewel of the fly fishing world like Diana "The Bag Lady" Bradley. That was one of the best shows I have ever seen Bob; right down to the music and the birds chirping outside Joe's shop. And I finally know where to waste my money on an old mans cane.

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was definitely great getting to know Joe and I'm glad I can call him a friend. That cane really does have a history behind it. It just makes Joe's rods a little extra special knowing the lineage of it. I guarantee it won't feel like a waste once you have one of Joe's rods for your own haha.

@mackieredd5503 7 ай бұрын

Great story, Thanks for taking us along on the ride.. Stay safe out there and I'll look for ya on the water.

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I know it was different from my normal content, but glad you liked it.

@vibratingstring 5 ай бұрын

I smiled when I saw you mount a Hardy to your new rod. I fish my great uncle's Battenkill, with my father's Hardy Lightweight. :-)

@TroutFlies 4 ай бұрын

That sounds like an awesome set up! I've seen some orvia bamboo rods pop up every now and then used that are intriguing.

@vibratingstring 4 ай бұрын

@@TroutFlies The really cool thing is they have a record of every cane rod they ever made: customer, date, type, maker.

@davidveilleux4688 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the video. Bamboo is in a class of its own. . For me there isn't anything better. I fell in love with Bamboo a little over 10 years ago. Love everything about it

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Yeah! Once I was able to cast some ones built by some skilled makers they are hard to stop thinking about. Any particular models stand out in your collection?

@BearMeat4Dinner 5 ай бұрын

Fun times ❤

@TroutFlies 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm still thankful Joe invited me into his shop for the day. Something I'll never forget.

@7Thunders777 3 ай бұрын

Good job. I subscribed. I like when Fishermen and Women talk about equipment, fly selection, and techniques. I also like beautiful waterfalls, and nature. Thanks,blessings and Respect.

@TroutFlies 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! I'm always striving to be better at it, but I like getting into the small details of fly fishing.

@tl56kmair 7 ай бұрын

I have a clunky old bamboo rod and have always wanted a quality bamboo. Maybe I'll have to save up for one of his. My wife is from Malad Idaho, you most likely drove past it on your way up. She has several relatives who live in the St Anthony area. If I could live any where I wanted it would be a bit further up the road in Ashton. And you finished up in my home town with another great day on the water!! Thanks for sharing!!!

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

If you're looking to get a bamboo rod from a master builder, Joe builds them as good as anybody at a really really competitive price (as these type of rods go). He'll be at the Wasatch Expo this coming spring and that'd be an awesome opportunity to cast his rods without needing to get up to St. Anthony. Though it sounds like you're through that area ab it anyway.

@stevemd8947 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to go to St. Anthony. Very interesting information.

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Was a fun experience. Next time I go up there I need to make sure the rivers aren't blown out!

@ericyee3051 7 ай бұрын

Joe… you’re a great craftsman!🙂

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

He is!

@driftstone 7 ай бұрын

Damn that's awesome. Learned a ton and now there's another stick id love to add to the quiver!

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Eric! Also thanks for some of the guidance you've given me as I filmed this!

@joesepulveda9621 7 ай бұрын

Congrats. Well deserved.

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you! The bamboo rod will show up on the channel from time to time going forward!

@rogerkoide9695 7 ай бұрын

So cool. Great video! Thank you.

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@canadiangemstones7636 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for filming this, it means a lot to save this knowledge.

@TroutFlies 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm looking forward to getting to spend more time with Joe in two weeks when he's in town for the Wasatch Expo!

@blackflycreations 7 ай бұрын

Awesome Bob! I have an old broken Bamboo rod my Dad gave me that hangs on the wall. Now between this and erics spey I need 2 more rods😂 Looking forward to seeing you fish it! Take care dude

@TroutFlies 7 ай бұрын

Yeah man. It really is just a special thing to cast and fish with. Definitely will add some joy into fishing days.