In this episode, of DIY's
The Outdoor Zone, we take a look at the specialized practice of bamboo fly-rod making. Using bamboo strips, thread, glue and some specialized tools, expert craftsmen fashion beautiful custom-made rods made with meticulous attention to control, balance and that indescribable "feel" of something hand-made. The episode follows all of the steps in the process as practiced by long-time fly-rod artisan, John Cole. Fishing with one of these rods won't assure that you'll catch more fish, but there is something particularly gratifying about fishing with -- or simply holding -- one of these magnificent pieces of work.
