A master rod builder shares the tools, skills, and deeper rewards of a more deliberate—and satisfying—way to fish ...

He developed a passion for fishing and bamboo as he talked with the rod builders who were quietly pioneering the techniques that pushed the company into the forefront for fly fishermen everywhere.

TWIN BRIDGES — A fire in Twin Bridges early Sunday gutted an R.L. Winston Rod Co. building containing bamboo fly fishing rods and knocked out the electricity in some homes for several hours.

Making a bamboo drift boat is just like making a bamboo fly rod – times 10. “Instead of 700 hours, this is about 70 hours,” Ron Knowles said of the handmade fishing gear he makes at his home ...

In 1854, Cornelia Thurza Crosby was born in Phillips, Maine. Many knew her as “Fly Rod Crosby.” That’s because she broke down barriers in outdoor recreation that were never seen before in ...

The three men met after Hicks found a fly rod in the river days after Rotz lost it. White saw a post Rotz made about his missing rod, as well as a video Hicks made about his discovery. He ...

From bamboo selection to final finishing, every step in the process showcases the mastery and precision required to create these one-of-a-kind rods. Awesome Posted: February 17, 2025 | Last ...

If you haven't fly fished with any of the new fiberglass rods being built today, you are missing out. "Glass" has a feel and rhythm to it that you won't find in carbon fiber. These aren't the ...

Chase a new fish on the fly. This is out of your comfort zone angling that will require a whole different skill-set and possibly a new rod. Aim to dry-fly fish more. Don’t reach for the heavy nymphs ...

I'm guilty of overlooking my fly rod grips ... to be and is mostly found on lighter, more refined rods. You will also find them on bamboo and custom-made rods. Because of its slender design ...

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...

A beginner’s fly rod can be purchased for as little as $40, but ones built with graphite can cost around $1,200. A hand-built bamboo rod can sell for $4,500. Kimball sells all of the graphite ...