I think it’s a good idea to have a separate thread to discuss about bamboo rod. Because ah, not all fly rodder prefer bamboo rod (maybe only pipel like me who seems to want to know anything about fly fishing lah [:D]. Must do that la when beginning what. And I have some appreciation towards the European fly fishers).
So anyone with info or experience on this type of rod can contribute here lah. Master Yong can contribute most here since he not only have experience fishing with rod but also building one.
For a start, where can we get this type of rod ah?
When out fishing yesterday finally with the cane flyrod I acquired recently.What a revelation! The feel of cane is totally different from carbon fibre.Sweet and alive whether in casting or playing fish.Rod used is a 4wt. 2pc 6ft.9ins.Now I am totally hooked…hiyah.Pokai lah!I definitely recommend it,bro.
U got me both excited and scared there. Excited to hear how syiok it is to use cane rod but when u mentioned pokai…[:D]. Where you got that rod anyway? How much?
Waaaa… Master Yong cane rod that good meh? We should meet lah. Eh why not we meet this weekend at Tacklebox and we can all see and try some cane rod[:D] Can or not[?] Anyway, what is the lightest weight for cane rods ah[?]
Hi…you can display cane rods and you can consider it classic tackle.But they are lovely to cast and fish with.In addition they are all hand built and no two are alike.A long time ago I was asked why I took up flyfishing.I do all other forms of angling and I am no purist.Fishing is challenging in all it’s forms.But flyfishing is very much hands on.You cast the fly line to deliver the fly that you [creatively] tied,the line is hand stripped inch by inch…you know what I mean,lah.Cane rods just heightens all those sensations.And they are absolutely gorgeous to look at.
Anyway you can get cane rods from $300 up to $15,000.Your choice,bang.
quote:Originally posted by hfyong continued ....the cost of canes is not very expensive compared to other rods when you take into account the amount of work required and also time taken to build one.canes can be as light as you want to build them as there is no limit.you can even build one to cast monofilament or sewing thread.i have a 000 weight that can throw 50 feet of mono....into the wind.cheers ...yong...
subang
Wahhh.. So interesting[:D][;)]
So Master Yong.. What is the tools required to build own cane rod[?][?] At least the basic tools should have?
How to select the cane[?][?] any special cane need..[?][?]
quote:Originally posted by LaPala
I'm not hooked into flyfishing yet as the first rod I got was a Lemax 6/7wt, feels as dead as wielding a broom stick [:(] LOL (I digress)
Lapala your style of fishing need a 3wt or 4wt lah [}:)][:D]he he he 6wt or 7wt is not your cup of tea [:D][:D]
p/s:- lama betul tak jumpa [:D]
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So Master Yong.. What is the tools required to build own cane rod[?][?] At least the basic tools should have?
How to select the cane[?][?] any special cane need..[?][?]</font id=“blue”>
master yong,
How to select a suitable cane[?] and can guide us where to get the suitable cane to build one in KL [:D][}:)][:D]
thank’s in advance…
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Hows about starting and leading a group of rotan fellas here. There is an active group already in the S’pore FFC as you know. Your use of bulu lemang, for example, is interesting and should be developed. The Japanese rod builders have been using their local bamboo for years and who knows, one of our local grasses may be as good as tonkins.
Master Yong, if we all start to use buluh (not bulu) lemang, then I’m afraid the lemang will naik harga loh hehehe.
Anyway, as a kid I remember one type of buluh which people in kampung use to make traditional kite (wau bulan or something). This type of buluh is preferred for kite making since its strong but flexible. Pity I cannot remember the name. Must go back to kampung lah and ask the folks…
quote:Originally posted by hfyong hi friends,lemang will not go up in price because we can recycle the flamed bamboo used for cooking the rice.i think the best person to head a rotan gang would be aznir malek because he introduced me to cane rods and flyfishing..we should also consult with dr.no first to see what his views are on this subject before we start ,as he has a business to run.
subang
Hi Yong sifu,
pls sms me yur telephone no as I’ve lost my phone a couple of weeks ago and all kaki’s telephones all hilang oredi!!
quote:Originally posted by hfyong HI FRIENDS,I HAVE JUST COMPLETED A GARRISON 209 TAPER AND TRIED IT OUT AT THE FIELD.IT'S A 0NE PIECE 7 1/2FT, 5 WT ,SLOW / MEDIUM ACTION TROUT ROD .CASTS BEAUTIFULLY AT SHORT DISTANCES BUT IF I FORCE IT, CAN CAST TO 60 FT.MAX.SEEMS TO CREATE A TAILING LOOP AT TIMES THOUGH.I SUSPECT THAT IT WILL CAST BETTER WITH A 6 WT LINE .I WILL BRING IT TO TACKLEBOX THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON.SEE YOU THERE AND CHEERS.
subang
Ahhh… at last my cane rod is ready! Thanks, Master Yong. Will bank in the payment into your account this week. By the way, do you accept cheque or credit card? Or do u prefer cash? [:p] [:D]
quote:Originally posted by hfyong hi friends,lemang will not go up in price because we can recycle the flamed bamboo used for cooking the rice.i think the best person to head a rotan gang would be aznir malek because he introduced me to cane rods and flyfishing..we should also consult with dr.no first to see what his views are on this subject before we start ,as he has a business to run.
subang
Masta,
I am sure dr.no is not that kiasu lah. I am sure he realised that although he owns tacklebox that does not mean that he owns fly fishing. BTW, we have been fairly business friendly. But we also have been fairly independent. So very balanced lah. You cannot expect we say everything sold in the market is always good and DIY is crap all the time innit. I am sure he’ll understand.
quote:Originally posted by hfyong HI FRIENDS,I HAVE JUST COMPLETED A GARRISON 209 TAPER AND TRIED IT OUT AT THE FIELD.IT'S A 0NE PIECE 7 1/2FT, 5 WT ,SLOW / MEDIUM ACTION TROUT ROD .CASTS BEAUTIFULLY AT SHORT DISTANCES BUT IF I FORCE IT, CAN CAST TO 60 FT.MAX.SEEMS TO CREATE A TAILING LOOP AT TIMES THOUGH.I SUSPECT THAT IT WILL CAST BETTER WITH A 6 WT LINE .I WILL BRING IT TO TACKLEBOX THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON.SEE YOU THERE AND CHEERS.
subang
is it the ‘House Of Yong’ (got the name from Novice [:D]) rod that i have the opportunity to test last Saturday?? anyway the rod was great [:D][:p][:D]
p/s:- can sell me cheap haa?? got very very tight budget [:D][:p][^][:D]he he he
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