From: RkyMtnHootOwl
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Newsgroups: rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 14:00:49 -0700
Subject: Winston top bamboo rod makers pushed out for being liberals?


You mention that you are a bamboo lover, so could you assist me?

I recently picked up a used split bamboo rod with the name "Montague".
It has two tips, with a reversible handle. Can be used as a 9ft
flyrod, or 6 ft casting rod. I would like to get a handle on when the
rod was made, and whether it is safe to use one of these older rods?
Do they get brittle with age? What is the advantage of the cane over
newer carbon fibre rods? You mention that there are other groups where
these are discussed, could you point me in their direction? Thanks OvO


i'm not wayne but allow me:

http://p205.ezboard.com/bclarksclassicflyrodforum

if you're looking for practical personal in-use advantages of a cane rod
over graphite, from what i've gathered you're going to have to find a better
representation than the montague. they were/are considered very low end.
very low end.

by the way, it is NOT safe to use an older (good) bamboo rod, or newer one
for that matter. there is a good chance you'll come to appreciate fine
bamboo fly rods, all diposable income and savings will go to acquiring
various tapers, lengths, weights, etc. marriages have suffered, livelyhoods
have been compromised, typical fly snobbery will reach untold levels. but
you'll be happier.

eric
fresno, ca.