Wild Bearings - The Art of Making Fine Bamboo Fly Rods

[@keithowen1899]

Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge of the process and sharing your experience with bamboo fly rods. You’re a master artisan and I sincerely appreciate this video. My earliest memories of fishing were with a “cane pole” from the local hardware store outfitted with a hook and bobber. I graduated to the zebco 33 and fished our neighbor’s pond most days growing up. I was introduced to flyfishing in my teenage years which has been a lifelong passion. It seems fitting to return to bamboo and will order my next rod from your company! Thanks.

[@wildbearings]

Glad you saw it informational. Nothing like fishing with a bamboo rod... the vintage aspect, standing in a stream, surrounded by God's beauty... nothing like it. Appreciate you taking the time to drop a note. Our best to you!

[@toongoos87]

Thank you , mr, for your lesson . I'm watching it from Belarus .

[@rapalaron6348]

Great video guys. Enjoyed and learned every minute. 👍👌

[@wildbearings]

Thanks! 👍

[@andersed1]

I wish I could justify buying one, I do have a deep sea bamboo rod I inherited. Truly a work of art.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

This is a terrific presentation, thanks!

[@wildbearings]

Glad you liked it!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Awesome video

[@twoshooz2003]

Thank you so much for sharing your craft!

[@dacevillen7093]

This is great, I had a boss that had one, He would not use it but it looked good on the wall.

[@titanhangman]

This is excellent!

[@leliteros]

Incredible video, thank your sharing this masterpiece knowledge. Super appreciate this. Good luck always people and have fun ⚡️🤙

[@zidnyknight3611]

😊thanks

[@andrewbrower61]

Where did you get your forms from and what material are they? Sorry if I missed that part in the video

[@wildbearings]

I use Swearingen Planing forms just Google them. Excellent price. Bellinger is a good choice and the folks at JD Wagner are excellent. I use their automated binder and other tools from JDW. Hope this helps.

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Looking for the surf rod bamboo maker

[@sedulurmancingindonesia933]

Salam bamboo rod making from Indonesia my brother

[@borgkye]

Salaam teman

[@guytrout7101]

Well done video on building bamboo fly rods.

[@wildbearings]

thanks for taking the time to send your message means a lot...

[@birolsay1410]

Very good👍🏻

[@Yamedia]

Where did you get your demascus reel seat hardware? Very Nice!

[@wildbearings]

So we happened upon some Demascus and we took and built out this hardware set out on the lathe. Every now and then we get a wild hair and have some fun on the lathe. Thanks for the question.

[@Man-ug9yh]

@@wildbearings I found Tonkin cane at Michaels that was 6 ft I made three fly rods .one two piece,and two single piece fly rods. They cast and handle fish pretty well. I needed to practice before I start buying expensive pieces of bamboo and messing up

[@litonhamedliton3386]

Nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@wildbearings]

Thanks 🤗

[@garybillington2239]

Made in Japan for over 600 years mate.

[@paxmowa]

He's probably refering to split cane rods or fly rods specifically. Ofcourse bamboo rods have been around in Asia for much, much longer than that.

[@wildbearings]

Of course… speaking United States

[@Normicgander]

Thanks for the informative video! My cousin Goodwin Granger left Michigan for Denver and started the Granger Flyrod Co.

[@ptolemy7918]

I struggle to believe the USA has the patent on bamboo fishing rods. They have been recorded over 750 years ago in China and 300 years ago in England - so the 1900 s ain’t really the origin is it?

[@wildbearings]

Maybe… or maybe a gunsmith created the first hexagonal… but let’s not split hairs okay… first mass production was early 1900’s unless you want to split hairs and then you can be correct about split cane in China and Europe

[@chadmann2724]

Split bamboo not “straight from the ground” bamboo

[@xevietthoviet9178]

How much does it cost for 1 kit?

[@wildbearings]

We don’t do kits… others do… we build from culm to finish…

[@jatimyw]

I think bamboo from china has low density Kg per m3, try hotter & more windy climate country, i believe its close to equator you will get better & stronger fibers.

[@borgkye]

I agree with you. I make my bamboo rods in malaysia with local bamboos. The power fibers are smaller as opposed to the tonkin but they are more compact and better damping, they make a faster rods.

[@jatimyw]

@@borgkye Yeah, i heard this info in bussiness forum that someone who export bamboo sliced stick to the US from Java, Indonesia talk about this, every container in same size he provide is 30% - 40% heavier than bamboo product from China. which mean, huge difference in fiber quality, more dense, heavier & stronger fibers i believe.

[@AndrewCox-y4l]

Simple they do not attract lightning ⚡

[@tobydrewyou]

You explain this well. Unfortunately - the supplier of your raw material now knows all your techniques ( developed over decades ) They have no loyalty to you. They will steal your ( freely given ) knowledge, and your Sales will diminish - because they can do it much cheaper ( and now, as capably ) in China. Why should a US fisherman pay $1500 for a rod made in US when they can buy an equally good one ( your knowledge, same materials ) for eg $479.99 ?

[@wildbearings]

we provide information for the good of the sport... we aren't looking for loyalty... our buyers are specific and unique high-wealth individuals that understand the value of a properly made bamboo rod... go buy a $500 bamboo rod and best of luck because it won't last... ours are custom for a reason... one of the key features of a custom rod is the silk wrap patterns and that's where a lot of time and labor is spent... the ferruls used in China are cheap and you can't mass produce a custom bamboo rod. We can debate this all day long, but we get those rods to repair and they are not repairable. Appreciate your feedback.

[@robinmorritt7493]

Oh honestly, Toby, that's not very nice. You might as well ask why anyone would buy a $479.99 fishing rod when you can order your fish ready cooked from the chippie and eat it at home while sitting in your comfy chair watching TikTok videos. 😁

[@day71711]

China sells them for 100$ am they look good

[@wildbearings]

Then I say go to China if that’s your gig