New to me a refinished Bamboo Fly rod.

Old Man · Apr 16, 2022

Capt Insano was cleaning out an old garage and he found a few old Bamboo fly rods. They were in sad shape he said. So I asked if he would give the most beat up on and he did. Bambooflyguy had his ear in the wind and found out I had a beat up Bamboo fly rod. I was going to take it to Twin Bridges to the Bamboo fly shop and get an estimate on what it would cost to get it repaired. But Steve(bambooflyguy) sent me a PM and it took off from there. He gave me an offer I couldn't refuse.

It took while to get it done. I received it in the mail today. To me it is one of the beautiful Bamboo fly rods out there today. It had a decal on it that said Montague.
I don't think I can thank Steve enough for what he done. "Thank you", Steve

Mike Monsos · Apr 16, 2022

Hotrodz and RESTORATIONS of Burien. Way to go Steve!

Bambooflyguy · Apr 16, 2022

My pleasure Jim! You’ll have to post some pictures of the fish you catch with your “new” old toy! Old men and bamboo go together like syrup on pancakes! I resemble that remark too.......

Dloy · Apr 16, 2022

Great story. Congratulations to you both.

Smith · Apr 18, 2022

Pictures please!

TicTokCroc · Apr 18, 2022

I have my great grandpas(who I was named after) bamboo fly rod. I just recently dug it out and took a look at it. 2 piece, with a spare tip. It's also branded 'montague' I put it together, I really don't like the metal connection between the tip and the butt. I also noticed it's seriously bent, a noticeable curve to it, is that normal? I would love to get my great granpas rod restored and use it. Where should I send it?

Mike Monsos · Apr 18, 2022

You might check with Mark Frey. https://bamboo-rod-works.com/index.html

Mike

Bambooflyguy · Apr 18, 2022

Slowly and cautiously put an opposite bend in the section over a hot stove element and work the set to straighten. On a lot of vintage bamboo rods the set (curve) might come back. It’s worth a try, and when playing a big fish or in current, turn the rod over (guides opposite) occasionally to not create a set in the rod. Let me know if I can help you.

TicTokCroc · Apr 18, 2022

Bambooflyguy said:
Slowly and cautiously put an opposite bend in the section over a hot stove element and work the set to straighten. On a lot of vintage bamboo rods the set (curve) might come back. It’s worth a try, and when playing a big fish or in current, turn the rod over (guides opposite) occasionally to not create a set in the rod. Let me know if I can help you.

Interesting, a whole new world for me