Many who fish with split-cane bamboo fly rods say they allow a depth of feeling when casting or reeling in a fish that just isn’t possible with today’s more common graphite rods. When Selah’s Kevin ...

Fly fishing is my getaway. It's a medicine that throws a wide net. I use it to get out of the rat race, slow down, hear myself think, breathe in some fresh air, and get that thing that you can only ...

When an angler is looking for a new fly rod, the debate between fiberglass and graphite often rises. Durability, feel and price point are a few of the concerns that drive the decision. Breaking down ...

TWIN BRIDGES, Mont. – The four craftsmen who build bamboo fly-fishing rods that R.L. Winston Rod Co. sells for several thousand dollars apiece say they’re quitting and will be gone by February. Glenn ...

SHERIDAN – Wrapping masking tape around the end of a graphite rod proved harder than it initially seemed. It took patience, for starters. And focus. Neither of which is always easy for 12-year-old ...