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Hexagonal,
6-Strip Rods
The most common geometry.
Constructed of six identical tapered strips, glued together
to form a hexagon. The standard in bamboo for over a
hundred years.
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Price: 2/2 - $1250 : 3/2 - $1400 |
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Pentagonal,
5-Strip Rods
A somewhat uncommon geometry
that offers an excellent, asymmetrical balance between
forward casting power and cushioned hookset to protect fine
tippets. Pentagonal rods tend to be slightly lighter in
weight than their hexagonal counterparts.
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Price: 2/2 - $1450 : 3/2 - $1600 |
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Quadrate, 4-Strip
Rods
Quadrate rods, though more difficult to make and a bit
unusual looking compared to other geometries, have the best
strength-to-weight ratio due to the greater density of power
fibers along their circumference.
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Price: 2/2 - $1600 : 3/2 - $1800 |
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Saltwater Series Rods
I have had a enough interest lately that I have begun work
on a series of rods made specifically for saltwater use.
These rods feature hollowing as a standard feature, titanium
REC Recoil saltwater guides and stripping guides, ferrule
overwraps to protect the nickel silver from corrosion,
Struble titanium hidden-thread reel seat with fighting butt
and custom turned wood insert, as well as a handful of other
modifications with saltwater and big fish in mind. Pretty much any rod taper 7wt or above
can be made as a Saltwater Series. Prices are the same
for 2/2 or 3/2 rods.
Price: $1750 Hex : $1850 Penta : $1950
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Hollow Fluted Hex
Hollow Fluted Penta |
Hollow-Built Rods and Blanks
By removing material from the
inside of a rod section, the resulting rod recovers more
quickly while casting and feels more responsive, not to
mention being lighter in weight. Hollowing must be done
carefully however as it does change the flex
characteristics, and to some extent, the strength of the
rod. By modifying the tapers slightly as well as tapering
the interior hollowing to suit the rod taper, rods can be
made lighter, snappier yet still as strong as solid built
rods.
Star hollowing, a technique first tried in the mid to late
20th century, is best suited for heavier rods, or where one
will be casting larger flies as it eliminates any
compression distortion when flexing while still removing
excess mass inside the rod.
Fluted hollowing was first
patented by Lew Stoner
of Winston in 1946 and is accomplished by cutting U-shaped
channels in each strip in a rod before glue-up. The result
is significant reduction in weight while preserving a larger
gluing surface to provide bond strength.
Price: Add $100 to Rod or Blank Price
(Included in Saltwater Series Rods)
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'Star'
Hollow Hex
'Star' Hollow Quad |
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Hexagonal, 6-Strip Bamboo Blanks
(I am currently not offering Penta or
Quad blanks)
Finished blank with ferrules mounted and fit, spine marked and tip
tops installed.
Custom rod sock included.
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Blank Price: 2/2 - $400 : 3/2 - $450
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All rods come with the
following details standard.
The finest quality
Tonkin cane from
The Bamboo
Broker.
I prefer to flame my rods and blanks.
Tones can range from a light, orangeish tan to deep chocolate brown.
Blonde or mottled light/dark rods available upon request.
In addition to cosmetic flaming, all rods and blanks are oven
treated.
Bellinger reel seat, either up- or down-locking
with choice of various wood inserts.
Nickel silver hardware can be blued or bronzed upon request.
Aluminum hardware is also available.
Cork core seats are available for an additional $50.
Finest grade cork rings available from
C&D Trading.
Snake Brand
wire snake guides and agate stripping
guides in natural chrome, blued or bronze.
Mildrum stripping guide can be substituted on request.
Snake Brand
or
PacBay tip
tops in chrome, blued or bronze.
Pearsall's Gossamer
or
YLI
#100 rod wrapping silk.
Wrap tipping is optional and available at no extra cost.
Intermediate wraps can be added for an additional $100.
Classic Sporting Enterprises - CSE - nickel silver ferrules.
Can be blued, bronzed or overwrapped with silk on request.
Wraps are finished with multiple coats of varnish or other sealant.
Rod is coated with 2-3 dipped coats of spar varnish and left
high-gloss.
Landmark or
REC aluminum rod
tube with silkscreened logo.
Custom made, fitted rod sock.
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