LMQ

[Bambooflyguy]

I guess I really must be bored with this weather……spent a little time in my cold shop looking at bamboo. Nothing motivates me right now…..there was a 6’ thin tip section from Dennis’s culms…..hmmmmm?? Not wanting to put much time or effort I thought LMQ! Lazy Man’s Quad….single strip….. period! Boy is it whippy, funky to wrap, but done in one day. It bends past the cork…not parabolic but parabullshit!!? We‘ll see if it makes it to a lake…..I swear a little bluegill will double it over!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

The Threadmaster epoxy is almost cured….I’ll take some pictures soon. Really curious to lawn cast it…..I’ll have to try several different line weights.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Any bets on whether this thing is going cast or not? No loss if it doesn’t…..spare parts and retired time involved.

 

[Mike Ediger]

This is cool! My daughters first fly rod was the top section of a 8' 4wt 2pc graphite rod, and built with all components I just had laying around. It was actually kind of fun to play with, and I didn't worry about her breaking it. I think it is still out in the garage somewhere.

 

[Denwor54]

Did you use the tip culm for the whole rod? You probably have a sweet 2-3 wght. I almost spit my beer up with the parabullshit taper strong work with you builds. I love how you have fun with building what you want and experimenting with the results. Keep it up my friend as I‘m doing similar thing with my rod building.

 

[RCF]

It does not really matter if it casts or plays fish well. It is the learning experience that matters.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Except yours are real bamboo rods Dennis! I’m a bored Frankenrod builder……but yes having fun! I used the single thin strip, a real one piece rod.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Not really sure what I’m learning here RCF……other than filling some time and not watching tv! But if it actually works, maybe I’ll patent it as the “Really Ugly Bamboo Stick!”

 

[Denwor54]

What you need to do is come by and borrow my bellinger form and I still have some culms and try it out.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Well as Gomer Pyle once said, “Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!” This rod can actually cast 45’-50’ by sloooowing down my stroke. The second reel/line worked better, It’s a 4 wt Sylk on a 1492 Pflueger. That makes me more confident that hopefully some winter midge emerger action! Stockers in late April should be a blast! ”WTF” on the rod means “Where’s The Fish” or ???!

 

[Cliff]

You're going to have a ball.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Thanks Cliff! I sure hope so…..

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Well darn…..missed two trout on an emerger. I really wanted to experience the bend of this noodle with a trout on the other end! Next time…..hopefully tomorrow.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

De-virginized LMQ today….no trout but two nice crappies on a sinking line. Cast ok…..but still a great bend!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Casting the weight of the wet line the rod felt like it would twist and roll….next time if there’s a next time I’ll add a 18” second strip on the butt section to stiffen it up……

 

[Shad]

I bet bamboo is a lot more fun for panfish than graphite. Sounds fun.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

I prefer bamboo for everything so far! But that’s just me….you should try some!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

4/7 on LMQ today in eastern Washington with some fat hard pulling rainbows! Did the pretzel on this rod several times! Lotsa fun…..