Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Eric Peper) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:03:38 GMT

Because it makes me happy, and I like being happy.

EP

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (nativebrownie) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:35:24 GMT

Not at all ... makes perfect sense to me.

I realized why i fish bamboo when I mentioned to a friend that only the beauty and tradition of bamboo rods were worthy of the settings of native trout. I meant it...

I am steeped in the writings of our sport - that always adds so much to my time astream - especially on classic eastern waters. I enjoy walking these streams with an older cane rod from an earlier era. It is the connection, as mentioned here before, that holds much...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (bdcanefly) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:33:24 GMT

I do not own a plastic fly rod and won't buy one.
I have hundreds of bamboo rods.
Each one has its own feel.
Many by the same company and still a different feel.
Like they each have a soul,
each one wanting you to get to know it.
Some rods never get fished again by me as the feel was not right,
but, I still felt them begging me to cast them.
I do not think that feel can ever come from a product made of man made material.

Or, it could be I...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (teter) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:41:32 GMT

I can't remember the last time someone asked me WHY I was fishing bamboo, but a lot of guys have commented on it - and almost every comment was along the lines of "I've been thinking about getting into bamboo, but..." which is usually followed by a phrase like "they cost too much" or "I'm afraid I would break it"or "it's too slow" or "too heavy." There isn't much of an argument to be made about cost; yes, bamboo is more...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (57Clemson) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:15:19 GMT

I couldn't aford to buy one so I made a cane and started fishing it---never looked back.

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (canenut) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:50:32 GMT

(no offense meant Marty)

It's an easy answer: Because it makes me happy!

I can feel them load and I like the way they cast. Their slower stroke fits my casting style. I feel that they are a better material than graphite, but I don't say that they are more superior to graphite to avoid the...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Canewrap) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:34:23 GMT

I think OnlyTrout has the best answer to this question I've seen. If graphite cast and "felt" the way bamboo does I would still be fishing it. I don't fish to look good, or trendy. I fish because I like to do it.

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (OnlyTrout) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:55:06 GMT

Even though I already responded to this question, after reading all the responses and thinking about it I felt compelled to reply again. It seems some of the responses are defensive: I like the feel (opps - I said that too), I like the looks and craftmanship, I like the history, I like the attachment to the natural world, etc. While I do agree with all that, it seems like many of us give pat answers to those graphite guys who challenge us on the stream to avoid a confrontation. I...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (fyshstix) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:05:16 GMT

It is one of my true pleasures. Best when shared.

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Armchair Angler) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:25:25 GMT

I agree that my age (40) and lack of gray invites the indignant attitude. (It was worse when I was 30.) Regardless, I fish cane in spite of how I'm judged on the stream, although I will swing the rod behind me if I see a fisherman on a trail. I'd...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Boonut) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:37:00 GMT

There's an advantage to being an old guy. I think most think it's all i've ever used.

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Armchair Angler) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:20:02 GMT

I was asked this yesterday while walking off the stream. I told him "its just a little something special for my fishing - I like they way they're made".
I agree that a lot of times the question comes as confrontational (although not yesterday). Most fisherman that ask, don't want a real answer, they're looking to verify their preconceived notion that I'm trying to be trendy.

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (WatercolorMan) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:59:36 GMT

Jim, you sure about that. . .

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (retrotrout) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:59:15 GMT

levertonhatches wrote:

We're all preaching to the choir. Here are some of the salient points of my sermon:

-- It's not snobbism.

-- My 4WD truck has a manual transmission. Why? I feel more in control. Cane rods, ditto.

-- I enjoy natural materials conformed by human hands into something that enables a person in some way -- stringed instruments, classic shotguns, bamboo...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (slate river) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:20:49 GMT

I have read all the wonderful posts here on this topic and I believe there is truly no right or wrong answer as to why we all fish bamboo. I would guess that the common denominator for all of us is that we fish bamboo because we like it and for some of us we love it. I personally love to fish bamboo for both esoteric as well as practical reasons although the esoteric (ie...spiritual, metaphysical, philosophical, mental, nostalgic, or whatever else you want to call it,etc.) reasons are the...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Dewardian) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:28:54 GMT

A conundrum wrapped up in an enigma........ John LeCarre I think.
My fishing experience is fairly catholic, and has ranged from surf casting on storm beaches to panfish in backyard ponds. Its all good fun, with greenheart, fiberglass, graphite and bamboo.
For me the clear favorite is fishing for trout on Spring creeks. The tackle I use is secondary to the fishing. This is were it gets a little sticky. I have been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to cast and fish a lot...

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:46:45 GMT

Because I want to.
Philosophical enough?

Regards,
Flyman

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (drmarty) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:10:09 GMT

Different situations call for different equiptment. I fish both boo and gaphite but the truth is that I find myself reaching for my Art Weiller 7' 4 wgt garrison repro most of the time - wonderful rod with a sense of tradition and stabilty in this crazy world!

Marty

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (Boonut) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:01:11 GMT

Truth be told. I love fishing like my Gramps did. Cane, silk, and natural flies. It's a feel good thing for me, and I could care less what others think.

Re: Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (sharps4590) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:17:47 GMT

stickleyboy.....now that last statement was a hoot! I can't say I agree with the philosopher you quoted.....or even understand it.......but then from my experience philosophy at that level is generally over my head.....and that doesn't bother me in the least.

Regarding your "elitist" statment, I am not taking you to task at all, I thought it was greatly amusing, cogent and I understand completely. I'm as simple an old country boy as there is. Never lived in a...

Why do you fish a bamboo rod?

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:36:48 GMT

Seems as if whenever I stop to grab a smoke or gulp a sandwich whenever fishing a populated trout stream (I enjoy taking leisurely breaks and soaking in the surroundings) I am encounterd by other fisherman
wanting to strike up a conversation. Seems the conversation invariably drifts to a question as to why I fish bamboo.

Some are genuinely interested, almost excitedly so, and most others are almost confrontational.

I have a difficult time putting into words why I...