Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bamboo rods advice

I have a general question about bamboo fly rods.  I've inherited an unlabeled custom rod that is 6' and probably #5 or #6. Obviously it's meant to be a small stream trout rod, but is bamboo strong enough for other 6wt applications--carp, etc.?  It has a lot more backbone than my graphite 6wt, but I have no idea how strong it is when push comes to shove and I don't want to break it.

On Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:40:08 PM UTC-5, Carl wrote:

Dan,

For some reading material, check out Clark's Classic Fly Rod Forum.

http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/

Bamboo rods can vary in quality and action.  I don't fish bamboo myself,
but my advise is  "Shorter is Better".

Graphite is a great material for 9' rods.  Bamboo gets a bit tip heavy
for long rods.  7.5 or 8' will probably be more enjoyable than 9'.

Remember to slow your casting down.  Most bamboo rods are going to be
much slower than you are used to.

Carl

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