Latest addition to the family

[Mike Monsos]

I just finished up a 7' 2/1 4wt. It's somewhat fast in action for a bamboo rod and capable of easily placing a fly 50' on target. The taper was a Wayne Cattanach creation that Daryl Hayashida modified a bit and named it "Sir D". It's really a fun rod to cast. It was the first taper that I copied back in 2006 and it has remained a favorite. Surprisingly enough this 7' rod is a gas even in a float tube. I'm not much of a photographer but here it is.

 

[Tom Butler]

That looks really nice, what a bonus it's fun to fish. Or should that be reversed.

 

[Kenneth Yong]

Lovely work, and your photography is just as fine.

Thanks much for sharing,
Kenneth

 

[Greg Armstrong]

That’s a beauty, the thread choice and finish look great!

 

[Salter Lee]

Great looking build. Thanks for sharing.

 

[@Dryflyphotography]

I'm always amazed by folks like you who can create beautiful bamboo rods from scratch. Kudos Mike!

 

[Lue Taylor]

Nice

 

[PhilR]

Great looking rod. I keep toying with the idea of doing a PMQ, and the Sir D seems to be a popular taper for that.

 

[GLassguy2]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

 

[Bajema]

Great looking rod!