Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod - The Process of Making Oneness Rods

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The following is a collage of photos and video clips recorded over the past year showing the process of making Oneness Rods. Oneness Rods are one-piece 6 foot full length bamboo fly rods. Typically for 3-5 weight fly lines and have a dry fly taper. They’re ideal for fishing small streams and tributaries for wild native trout. The name Oneness Rods reflects the feeling when fishing a bamboo fly rod. A feeling of wholeness - of being at one with Nature.
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[@alansandybulmer4877]

Unbelievable craftsmanship. Stunning rod. Beautifully made. Impeccable attention to detail. Thanks heaps for sharing.

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@frankingram3477]

This guy must be Japanese at heart. Patience and craftsmanship is off the charts.

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you very much!

[@Ornelascigars]

Absolutely love how you show the before and after of each process! I am getting into bamboo fly rod making, this video really helped clear a lot of my question!

[@cptrunko5381]

Wonderful! Glad to help. It's a joy to bamboo!

[@2BelinasPescador]

We produce bamboo rods here in Brazil, our production system is much simpler. But it's beautiful to see the different ways to manufacture fishing rods around the world! hugs from Brazil!

[@cptrunko5381]

Happy you enjoyed and valued the video Belinas. Hugs back to you from Akron Ohio USA!

[@kansasscout4322]

Fascinating!

[@cptrunko5381]

It truly is. Thank you for your comment!

[@dantejaiudijr2610]

That, my friend, is a terrific job you did making that bamboo rod. I can tell how dedicated you are to your craft. Outstanding craftsmanship. Great video. 👍

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you very much! The dedication really is key too. Your kind words are very much appreciated, and happy you enjoyed the video!

[@dantejaiudijr2610]

@@cptrunko5381 My father in law gifted me two bamboo fly rods. They're both custom made back in 1930, I was told. I don't dare use them, but the workmanship is just impeccable. It's good to know that you're continuing a great tradition. 🧐👍

[@alexandrevillar1260]

beautiful work, work of art, perfection!!!

[@cptrunko5381]

Thanks bunches Alexandre! It's easy when it's your passion.

[@rimshotdc]

Amazing.. beautiful.. you are among the Masters👍❗

[@wjb442]

Beautiful. A very interesting and very enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed learning about the process of building a bamboo fly rod. I was mesmerized and at-peace. I admire your talent and aesthetic and feel it resonates with my own philosophy. I will be in-touch to discuss acquiring one of your fine rods. Kind regards, Wallace

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you very much for the kind words Wallace! Looking forward to chatting with you, and ready to share any questions you have about my Oneness Rods. You can also check out OnenessRods.com for more details. Much appreciated, Chris

[@brianyates8250]

What a craftsman! Beautiful work

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you Brian!

[@angelmanuelmirandagonzalez3194]

Muy buen trabajo maestro, un auténtica obra de arte, me gusta mucho.

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you very much! I really do appreciate that. Thank you

[@yeaheverday]

Well done my friend ! Fantastic! 🔱🤙🙏

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you so much. Happy you enjoyed it.

[@yeaheverday]

@@cptrunko5381 yes sir thoroughly ! Building on a 50’s model Heddon right now for salt water. Sheepshead stick. Loved watching you do that magic man ! Blessings !

[@svetlifishing580]

Everything works at its best!!

[@cptrunko5381]

Wonderful!

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

Terimakasi senior ilmunyabsangat berhaga srkali bagi kami yg pemula ini

[@cptrunko5381]

Welcome fellow rodsmiths! The best way to learn, is to do.

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

@@cptrunko5381 ready, my seniors are always experimenting with new things, hopefully I can make something similar to what my seniors are doing

[@williamavery9185]

Very interesting one piece rod well made. But more close up filming would have been nice.

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you Avery. I'll keep that in mind and likely release another updated video after this rod making season. I appreciate the feedback!

[@zezitopais965]

Parabéns ! Um lindo trabalho 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you bunches Zezito! onenessrods.com

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you everyone who's Subscribed to my Oneness Rods KZbin channel, and have Liked my video. I very much appreciate your interest and support in my method of processing bamboo for rod making! It's a slow pace process, as is my providing more videos for your enjoyment; but I will as time allows to continue to post educational-style content. And please don't hesitate to request something you'd like for me to include in future videos. Thank you so very much for supporting my Oneness Rods journey.. Enjoy, Chris

[@litonhamedliton3386]

Nice ❤❤

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you!

[@TheMaxvobiscum]

Great rod building. Very good! I ask you: the rod is one piece? And if it breaks, how do you do? Thanks

[@cptrunko5381]

Thanks Massimo! Please visit onenessrods.com "Refund & Repair Policy"

[@williamavery9185]

Hahaha...love to see the claim form

[@cptrunko5381]

"claim form"? Onenessrods.com

[@perwirakesuma1115]

Hi.iam from indonesia..

[@cptrunko5381]

Hello!

[@groggg1962peeler]

Noice............how much is the finished product?........For the beginner fly fisherman..........thanks...........fun to watch.......My wifes dad was a great fly fisherman, or so he says........hmmm.........thanks for the vid.........

[@cptrunko5381]

Thanks for your interest! I post my rods on eBay, and there's a link to the eBay store on my OnenessRods.com website. I'm currently selling at a deep discount to get the rods and blanks in hands of all experience level fly fishers interested in the magic of fishing bamboo. Enjoy!

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

Salam hadir dari indonesia salam sesama pekrja joran

[@bobhuston6168]

I have a old bamboo rod it's Japanese made with 3 tips.but the weird part is you can remove the reel holder and turn it around and use a bate reel to do you no anything about these rods I can't find any info on them any help would be great bob from canada

[@cptrunko5381]

That's a first for me Bob. If you had the ability to flip it around 180deg it would go from a down-locking to an up-locking reel seat. Should be able to accept either fly or spinning, or bait reel, but the guides may be a bit restricting. You've got me curious. Thanks for the education! Chris

[@jeffcollins1172]

I don’t see any on EBay? Are you out of stock?

[@cptrunko5381]

Hello Jeff, I have 4wt and 5wt ranging from moderate through faster action Oneness Rods in stock. But only currently have one last raw aluminum tube, that will need assembled. I will list another Oneness Rod likely on Tuesday. Do you have a preference of line weight and action fly rod, and do you require the aluminum tube? Thanks you for inquiry, Chris

[@mrfish3341]

Wow awesome how much?

[@cptrunko5381]

They will begin to be posted on eBay on July 4th, and at discounted prices. But take a look at onenessrods.com and thanks bunches!

[@nickolascrego5716]

How much for a fly rod? I'm very interested in one.

[@cptrunko5381]

Hey thanks Nickolas! Currently have them listed on OnenessRods.com at 580, and will be posting what I have made this season on eBay. I am quite pleased with the taper I've developed over the past year, and can say with high confidence that it is without doubt the sweetest action fly rod you'll ever cast! I've made a full range of 3wt and 5wt of that same taper, and only change the Straight Line Core Taper to experience the range from 100% Fast through Slow-to-Moderate every .003". So there will be a broad range of very Sweet taper Oneness Rods available soon. Thanks again for your interest Nickolas! Enjoy, Chris

[@ultraman1red]

Do you make higher line rated rods in 6 ft rod? like 7wt or 8?

[@cptrunko5381]

I haven't YET. 6wt has been the heaviest line weight rod I've made so far. A Steelhead rod may need to be in the plans though.

[@ultraman1red]

@@cptrunko5381 I use a Lee Wulff pattern rods in Florida for redfish. They are all 2pcs rods. Let me know if you plan on any builds in the future.

[@cptrunko5381]

Only 6ft 1pc for now. There is a 6ft 1pc Lee Wulff 6wt, and I believe may even be the rod design based on what he used for Atlantic Salmon(?). What line weight/specs and style fly fishing do you use for redfin?

[@ultraman1red]

@@cptrunko5381 yes I would definitely be interested in one piece only. I'll give you a call sometime this week or possibly today.

[@luiginopacifici]

Hi Chris, I'm luigi and I'm writing to you from Italy. I saw your bamboo rod building video and I wanted to ask you how did you put together the silica gel tube? thank you

[@cptrunko5381]

Hello Luigi, Simply a PVC tube capped at one end, and use a Test Plug (the red plug shown in video) to seal the tube. The Silica Gel pellets I put in a metal mesh tea ball, so it is at the bottom of PVC tube before I slide the bamboo bundles into the tube. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching my video Luigi. Enjoy! Chris

[@aruslana]

Круто!

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you

[@ramongodoy4207]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@cptrunko5381]

Thank you! Very much appreciated.