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

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.

The process showcases the traditional craftsmanship of bamboo rod making and its effectiveness in real-world fishing scenarios. Joey Antonelli Posted: May 14, 2025 | Last updated: May 14, 2025 ...

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 ...

“You’re just trying to find ways to just kind of center yourself again.” A fly rod in hand… to keep them from reeling. “If we go do something where we just sit by ourselves, a lot of ...

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 ...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Tuesday, honoring former state Rep. Rod Bockenfeld. Bockenfeld, a 69-year-old Republican who ...

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 ...

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 ...