Restore Old Bamboo Fly Rod

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Restore old bamboo fly rod.

Generally the work includes the repair replacement of hardware grips and reel seat replacement of missing or damaged guides or installation of a complete new guide set new wrappings with matching new silk removal of any sets twists in bamboo sections and the re. I ve just acquired a south bend 346 9 rod in pretty decent shape the cane that is the rest is not worth keeping and want to rebuild and refinish it. If you have any questions that are not covered in the videos below please feel free to send us an email. This includes the.

In this video series we walk you through everything you need to know about how to restore a bamboo fly rod. Please view the component page under the bamboo fly rods for all options for new and restored rods. So before i begin i ve got a few questions. My goal is to make this rod the best tool that it s taper and material can provide.

The most expensive bamboo rod sold in an auction was about 20 000 worth. Full rod restoration is the complete overhaul of the fly rod and can vary based on the rods needs and the owner s desires. But you won t become a millionaire if you have or find one. So with all this experience behind us we can perform the highest levels of workmanship on your treasured bamboo rods.

The first video takes you through selecting a. Sometimes the owner needs a rod repaired in order fish it. When contemplating a bamboo fly rod restoration of a family antique we would like to assure you of our experience with carefully handling and successfully restoring these relics. The same process works well on a new rod too.

Yes antique bamboo rods are unique and sought after collection pieces. Wether it be simple guide wraps or detailed restoration of any of the traditional brand name fly rods kane klassics would love to bring back your rods functionality and protect its future. But more generally if you get 3000 this is a very good price. This is just a sample of how to get a good finish or restoration project where you have to refinish an old rod.

Initial cost to restore a bamboo fly rod is 175 00. We have been repairing restoring bamboo fly rods since the very beginning of our company in 1993. Rebuilding old bamboo rod posted in classic rods and restoration. I got into bamboo working over old blue collar rods and benefited immensely from the good advice given freely here and continue to.

Others just want their rod fixed so that it looks nice for display.