New ferrules whole new cane sections cane straightening re whipping mending breakages intermediate whipping cork handle repair re varnishing and new rod rings etc.
Restoring antique bamboo fly rods.
Generally the work includes the repair replacement of hardware grips and reel seat replacement of missing or damaged guides or installation of a complete new guide set new wrappings with matching new silk removal of.
In this video series we walk you through everything you need to know about how to restore a bamboo fly rod.
The same process works well on a new rod too.
We keep the amount of tools and materials to a minimum.
We are open for business and shipping all merchandise.
In order to enable us to continue to grow the library we have created the rod reel exchange.
Please view the component page under the bamboo fly rods for all options for new and restored rods.
Imagine a modern built kane klassic fly rod with an 1890 s style cane handle.
Vintage bamboo and fiberglass fly rods reels other fly fishing tackle.
We have been repairing restoring bamboo fly rods since the very beginning of our company in 1993.
Welcome to the new antique rod reel library.
The first video takes you through selecting.
This new section of the antique rod reel library is a place where one can participate in the buying and selling of vintage fly tackle and related equipment.
Initial cost to restore a bamboo fly rod is 175 00.
Others just want their rod fixed so that it looks nice for display.
Collectible reels fly wallets and accessories.
Any type of rod restoration work or repair work will be undertaken.
Full rod restoration is the complete overhaul of the fly rod and can vary based on the rods needs and the owner s desires.
If you have any questions that are not covered in the videos below please feel free to send us an email.
This is just a sample of how to get a good finish or restoration project where you have to refinish an old rod.
Where possible every effort will be made to bring the rod back to its original or customers specifications.
Sometimes the owner needs a rod repaired in order fish it.
This includes the.
When contemplating a bamboo fly rod restoration of a family antique we would like to assure you of our experience with carefully handling and successfully restoring these relics.