Wild Bearings - The Art of Making Fine Bamboo Fly Rods

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Күн бұрын

Sam R. Johnson, author of "Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway", with guest host and rod maker Chris Sloan, hosted a live, virtual presentation on the history and art of making fine bamboo fly rods. Join us in this webinar as we discuss one of our great passions and that's turning a piece of grass into a functional piece of art! www.wildbearings.com

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@rapalaron6348 Ай бұрын

Great video guys. Enjoyed and learned every minute. 👍👌

@wildbearings 28 күн бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@andersed1 4 ай бұрын

I wish I could justify buying one, I do have a deep sea bamboo rod I inherited. Truly a work of art.

@keithowen1899 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge of the process and sharing your experience with bamboo fly rods. You’re a master artisan and I sincerely appreciate this video. My earliest memories of fishing were with a “cane pole” from the local hardware store outfitted with a hook and bobber. I graduated to the zebco 33 and fished our neighbor’s pond most days growing up. I was introduced to flyfishing in my teenage years which has been a lifelong passion. It seems fitting to return to bamboo and will order my next rod from your company! Thanks.

@wildbearings Жыл бұрын

Glad you saw it informational. Nothing like fishing with a bamboo rod... the vintage aspect, standing in a stream, surrounded by God's beauty... nothing like it. Appreciate you taking the time to drop a note. Our best to you!

@oldsmugglerflyfishing 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@twoshooz2003 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your craft!

@titanhangman 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent!

@leliteros 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible video, thank your sharing this masterpiece knowledge. Super appreciate this. Good luck always people and have fun ⚡️🤙

@toongoos87 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , mr, for your lesson . I'm watching it from Belarus .

@canadiangemstones7636 Жыл бұрын

This is a terrific presentation, thanks!

@wildbearings Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dacevillen7093 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, I had a boss that had one, He would not use it but it looked good on the wall.

@birolsay1410 2 жыл бұрын

Very good👍🏻

@zidnyknight3611 Жыл бұрын

😊thanks

@TonyPhillips-jy7ev 3 ай бұрын

Looking for the surf rod bamboo maker

@andrewbrower61 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your forms from and what material are they? Sorry if I missed that part in the video

@wildbearings Жыл бұрын

I use Swearingen Planing forms just Google them. Excellent price. Bellinger is a good choice and the folks at JD Wagner are excellent. I use their automated binder and other tools from JDW. Hope this helps.

@sedulurmancingindonesia933 2 жыл бұрын

Salam bamboo rod making from Indonesia my brother

@borgkye 2 жыл бұрын

Salaam teman

@Yamedia 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your demascus reel seat hardware? Very Nice!

@wildbearings 2 жыл бұрын

So we happened upon some Demascus and we took and built out this hardware set out on the lathe. Every now and then we get a wild hair and have some fun on the lathe. Thanks for the question.

@Man-ug9yh Жыл бұрын

@@wildbearings I found Tonkin cane at Michaels that was 6 ft I made three fly rods .one two piece,and two single piece fly rods. They cast and handle fish pretty well. I needed to practice before I start buying expensive pieces of bamboo and messing up

@litonhamedliton3386 Жыл бұрын

Nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

@wildbearings Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗

@xevietthoviet9178 2 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost for 1 kit?

@wildbearings 2 жыл бұрын

We don’t do kits… others do… we build from culm to finish…

@garybillington2239 3 жыл бұрын

Made in Japan for over 600 years mate.

@paxmowa 3 жыл бұрын

He's probably refering to split cane rods or fly rods specifically. Ofcourse bamboo rods have been around in Asia for much, much longer than that.

@wildbearings 2 жыл бұрын

Of course… speaking United States

@Normicgander 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video! My cousin Goodwin Granger left Michigan for Denver and started the Granger Flyrod Co.

@jatimyw 2 жыл бұрын

I think bamboo from china has low density Kg per m3, try hotter & more windy climate country, i believe its close to equator you will get better & stronger fibers.

@borgkye 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I make my bamboo rods in malaysia with local bamboos. The power fibers are smaller as opposed to the tonkin but they are more compact and better damping, they make a faster rods.

@jatimyw 2 жыл бұрын

@@borgkye Yeah, i heard this info in bussiness forum that someone who export bamboo sliced stick to the US from Java, Indonesia talk about this, every container in same size he provide is 30% - 40% heavier than bamboo product from China. which mean, huge difference in fiber quality, more dense, heavier & stronger fibers i believe.

@ptolemy7918 2 жыл бұрын

I struggle to believe the USA has the patent on bamboo fishing rods. They have been recorded over 750 years ago in China and 300 years ago in England - so the 1900 s ain’t really the origin is it?

@wildbearings Жыл бұрын

Maybe… or maybe a gunsmith created the first hexagonal… but let’s not split hairs okay… first mass production was early 1900’s unless you want to split hairs and then you can be correct about split cane in China and Europe

@chadmann2724 Жыл бұрын

Split bamboo not “straight from the ground” bamboo

@guytrout7101 Жыл бұрын

Well done video on building bamboo fly rods.

@wildbearings Жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the time to send your message means a lot...

@tobydrewyou 7 ай бұрын

You explain this well. Unfortunately - the supplier of your raw material now knows all your techniques ( developed over decades ) They have no loyalty to you. They will steal your ( freely given ) knowledge, and your Sales will diminish - because they can do it much cheaper ( and now, as capably ) in China. Why should a US fisherman pay $1500 for a rod made in US when they can buy an equally good one ( your knowledge, same materials ) for eg $479.99 ?

@wildbearings 5 ай бұрын

we provide information for the good of the sport... we aren't looking for loyalty... our buyers are specific and unique high-wealth individuals that understand the value of a properly made bamboo rod... go buy a $500 bamboo rod and best of luck because it won't last... ours are custom for a reason... one of the key features of a custom rod is the silk wrap patterns and that's where a lot of time and labor is spent... the ferruls used in China are cheap and you can't mass produce a custom bamboo rod. We can debate this all day long, but we get those rods to repair and they are not repairable. Appreciate your feedback.

@robinmorritt7493 4 ай бұрын

Oh honestly, Toby, that's not very nice. You might as well ask why anyone would buy a $479.99 fishing rod when you can order your fish ready cooked from the chippie and eat it at home while sitting in your comfy chair watching TikTok videos. 😁