In this video series we walk you through everything you need to know about how to restore a bamboo fly rod.
Restoring antique bamboo fly rods.
Others just want their rod fixed so that it looks nice for display.
Vintage bamboo fly rods by orvis heddon wright mcgill and other classic manufacturers.
The first video takes you through selecting.
Full rod restoration is the complete overhaul of the fly rod and can vary based on the rods needs and the owner s desires.
Imagine a modern built kane klassic fly rod with an 1890 s style cane handle.
Any type of rod restoration work or repair work will be undertaken.
Please view the component page under the bamboo fly rods for all options for new and restored rods.
New ferrules whole new cane sections cane straightening re whipping mending breakages intermediate whipping cork handle repair re varnishing and new rod rings etc.
At cane and silk we offer custom rod restoration services whether the customer wants to restore a family heirloom or refinish a vintage rod to continue its fishing life.
We keep the amount of tools and materials to a minimum.
If you have any questions that are not covered in the videos below please feel free to send us an email.
This includes the.
Initial cost to restore a bamboo fly rod is 175 00.
Vintage bamboo and fiberglass fly rods reels other fly fishing tackle.
Collectible reels fly wallets and accessories.
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.
Welcome to the new antique rod reel library.
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.
We are open for business and shipping all merchandise.
Sometimes the owner needs a rod repaired in order fish it.
This is just a sample of how to get a good finish or restoration project where you have to refinish an old rod.
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.
Where possible every effort will be made to bring the rod back to its original or customers specifications.
The same process works well on a new rod too.