The Cane Rod

I recently have been researching the traditional Bamboo (cane) rods. I'm
very much interested in the history, construction, casting techniques and
the craftsmanship of these rods. I noticed there are quite a few good
builders as well as newcomers to the art. I also read, and I'm sure it's
old news to most here that the Bamboo team of Glenn Brackett, Jeff Walker
and Jerry Kustich left R.L. Winston in October last year. I haven't heard
on the impact that would have on Winston, but I'm sure it didn't suit well
with the purist.

Any traditionalist out there fly-fishing with the cane rod?
-tom