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Split Bamboo Fly Rods: Grace And Practicality In One Package

Split bamboo fly rods hearken back to the old days of fly fishing, when genteel European gentlemen stalked their fish in crystalline streams far from the hoi polloi. These days, fly fishing is a more democratic sport, one that just about anyone with the leisure to do it can take part in. Many things in the fly fisherman's arsenal have changed, but some things remain the same even hundreds of years later: the basic equipment or rod, reel, line, and fly, the thrill of stepping into the water, the personal contest between fisherman and fish. Split bamboo fly fishing rods are still around too, although for years they were overshadowed by the space-age composite rods that have recently become so popular. Nowadays, however, split bamboo rods are making a comeback in fly fishing circles, with companies like Sage leading the charge.

Bamboo -- strong, limber, and durable

With bamboo, you've got a hard natural material that is light, strong, and durable -- indeed, it's one of the few natural materials that are at all comparable to modern composites. Since it's a rare bamboo can that grows to the proper size for a fly rod all on its own, it's necessary to select the finest canes and then split and carefully prepare them for recombination into a carefully-crafted work of art that's both beautiful or function. For a long time, this craft was the purview of individual craftsman, but lately Sage and other companies have taken up the split bamboo banner. Their split bamboo rods are crafted and lacquered to perfection, and provide the ideal delivery mechanism for getting your flies to where the fish are hiding. They're also ideal for landing those fish, since you every twitch the fish makes is communicated with exquisite fidelity through the bamboo.

Finding the best bamboo for your money

Whether you decide to go for a Sage split bamboo rod or for a handcrafted original, be prepared to spend a fairly large sum. Good bamboo rods rarely go for less than $350, and you may find yourself faced with a price-tag of a thousand or more when examining a custom-made gem or a rod. Whatever you pay, it won't be a waste: split bamboo rods are not just solid and dependable, they're easy to maintain and can last forever if properly taken care of.

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