Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (PA Limestoner) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:52:45 GMT

Regarding Charlie and Steve Jenkins, another who learned his craft from them is a fellow named Bob Hosack. Bob lives in Western PA now, but is a licensed NY guide and makes some of the finest cane rods I have ever seen. I understand that Bob remains in contact with the Jenkins' on a regular basis.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (gmflyfish) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:32:24 GMT

Stoner to Merrick to Howells to Bracket to the New Boo Boys - Richard, Micheal, David, and Mike (Tomas the apprentice from Norway). Glenn has always had a vision of a bamboo fly rod building guild to continue the tradition ( the tradition continues)

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (eastprong) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:19:22 GMT

Everett Garrison to everyone, via Hoagy.

--Rich

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (wctc1) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:06:28 GMT

In Oregon Bamboo, I was able to directly trace craft from a "Mr. Gordon" who learned and made rods in England, retired to the Santiam Valley east of Salem, Oregon circa 1900; who taught Harry Hobson, and so on; to highly skilled builders working, and teaching the deserving, today.

Just now, I'm finishing the draft of a book about Gary Howells. Again, I found nothing surprising; but, in the quiet waters of Winston, tradition runs deep -- and far.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (Soft Hackle) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:49:35 GMT

Bill,

Check out the Jenkins website @ http://www.jenkinsflyrods.com

These are really wonderful rods as many on here can attest.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (pvansch1) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:36:47 GMT

I think you will find influences of all of the past makers in todays makers.
Every maker today most likely started by copying someone elses taper.
I have yet to come a cross a moderen era maker (someone currently building) that is not more than willing to shere their knowledge. Whether it be through this forum, the Rodmaker listserv, dozens of websites and the all time favorite - Rodmakers Gatrherings.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (Bill Nelson) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:51:26 GMT

I want to thank everyone who responded to my post. I knew this forum would be great! I was taken by Soft Hackle's reply. As odd as it may sound, I am really interested in any craft passed from father to son. I love the idea of family tradition. I only say this because my own living is derived from what my father pasesd on to me. If anyone has more infomation or comments regarding Charlie and Steve Jenkins, I would truly appreciate hearing them.

Thanks again,
Bill Nelson

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:17:10 GMT

Or-- Winther/Stoner to Loskot to Merrick to Halvorsen/Howells to Morgan to Brackett/Kustich...
And the beat goes on!

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (firehole) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:27:21 GMT

Gary Howells and Merrick to Glenn Brackett.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (pcg) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:26:01 GMT

And let's not discount old Pink Gillum who stated proudly, on several occasions, that he learned everything he knew from associating with the Edwards. So he too must be added to the Edwards tree.

Then there's Ed Payne who passed along rodbuilding to his son, Jim.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (jayhake) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:03:27 GMT

Although he was too humble to mention himself in his post above, let's not forget our resident Bamboo Preacher Rev. Boyd. I know a large number of folks who have been helped along on their rodmaking path by Harry, myself included.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (lstshkr) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:08:57 GMT

Hmmm . . . . On a "local" forum level, I think Mike is doing a pretty good job of passing on the finer elements of his craft to Kathy.

Dean D

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (jz2) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:43:57 GMT

On the Powells, I believe that the latest generation of powells continues to build - EC also taught Max Yerxa, and the Yerxa family was making flyrods for years and perhaps still are. And on the Western makers front, let's not forget the winston lineage which started with Lew Stoner and continues with Glenn Brackett at sweetgrass.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (canerodscom) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:30:05 GMT

Along similar lines, many top makers today write articles, books, and web offerings plus teach classes and give demonstrations. Jeff Wagner and David Van Burgel come immediately to mind. Though not formally handing down the tradition, they are working to keep the craft strong and growing.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (JPMarci) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:44 GMT

Bill,

Welcome to the board.

A west coast reference. EC Powell schoolled Tony Maslan, Buddy and Walton Powell (and how many others?). Based on G. Mauer's introduction, Walton Powell helped him along as well as Press Powell (more graphite).

Enjoy the content of the board.

John

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (quashnet) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:57:06 GMT

Gerald S. Stein (co-author of Dickerson: The Man and His Rods) wrote in a 1991 article for The American Fly Fisher that "...the most desirable Young rods may be those designed by Paul H. Young late in his career, and built during his lifetime, by his then-protégé, Bob Summers." After Young's death in 1960, Summers continued to build superb rods for the Paul...

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (Soft Hackle) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:26:08 GMT

Charlie Jenkins and his son Steve come immediately to mind, fantastic fishing rods and Steve is on par with anyone making rods today in my view. I know Jack and Todd Young made rods after Paul's passing but am not sure how they are regarded by Young afficionados.

Re: Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:20:23 GMT

Hiram Leonard gave Eustis Edwards his introduction to bamboo rod building. He in turn begat and tutored his sons Gene and Bill
in the art. Sam Carlson evolved from the Edwards influence. Dana Gray carries on Carlson's influence today. William Abrams is also a current builder that was heavily influenced by the Edwards rods.

Some pretty heavy names in that link!

Bob

Who among the noteable builders have past their talent along?

feeds@yuku.com (Bill Nelson) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:39:00 GMT

Hi,

I am new to this great forum and find it, and it's participants, very helpful. I have never posted...