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Welcome to Carlin Bamboo, aka Far North Rodsmiths! I make each hexagonal and quadrate bamboo rod here in my shop in Alaska from beginning to end from choice Tonkin cane, select Portuguese cork, various domestic and exotic woods, top grade nickel silver, the finest gauge silk thread, and quality marine-grade varnishes. Culms are hand split, hand planed and milled to the tightest tolerances then assembled using time-tested professional grade adhesives, which results in blanks and rods that have no visible seams or glue lines and are straight, durable and responsive. Guide wraps are smooth, low profile and tight, ferrule fit is buttery, and grips are individually custom shaped for optimal fit and comfort. Varnish coating is functionally thin, glossy and perfectly smooth. Rods that are hollow built are hollowed well into the tips when possible for optimal weight and action optimization. As a full-time bamboo rod maker, I enjoy making rods that I can tailor to the person that will be fishing them rather than making one standard aesthetic or color scheme, or limiting the taper choices to those that I may like best. Of course, I have my personal favorites that I'm always happy to recommend, but in the end the rod is to be yours, not mine. My goal is to make a custom bamboo fly rod that will perfectly suit your fishing style, character and taste, will last a lifetime, and will be an heirloom for future generations. Chris maker@farnorthrodsmiths.com |
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