The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Bruce,

If you are going to get a bamboo rod, go the extra mile and get one you are proud of. I was in the same state you are in now. I looked at a lot of rods and rod makers before I found Larry at High Sierra rods in Angels Camp. We went over tapers (he has a huge database of tapers) and I had him custom make a rod for me. I felt the price was very good and the quality was excellent. I love this rod and i took it over the whole John Muir trail last year. I just returned from a trans- Golden trout wilderness hike, where i caught all three species of goldens. It all is so much better with this rod!

I don't think i would feel the same about the rod had I not spent the time and cash to get such a great rod. Take your time and get a good one. Those chinese made rods and just a gateway and will only take up space in your closet once you know the real quality of some of the local rod makers.

Greg