Bamboo Spinning & Casting Rods vs Carbon: The Fish-Fight Difference
Compare solid bamboo spinning and casting rods with hollow carbon rods: bend, shock absorption, line protection, fish-fighting feel, weight, and best use cases.
Read articleZHUSROD JOURNAL
The Daily Drift
Practical guidance on classic tapers, rod building, and fishing bamboo.
LATEST FROM THE BENCH
Articles and field notes
16 articles
A Customer's Words That Say It All | Zhusrod Bamboo Fly Rods
A customer’s message appreciates the fine split-cane work in a bamboo rod, accompanied by photographs of the finished rod and feedback.
Read article
Complete Care & Maintenance Guide for Bamboo Fly Rods | Zhusrod
Keep a bamboo rod dry, protect its tips and fitted ferrules, and recognize when a problem needs assessment instead of a home repair.
Read article
Small Stream Fly Fishing with a Bamboo Rod
Choose and fish a bamboo rod on small streams by considering casting room, presentation, line control and the actual taper rather than length alone.
Read articleHistory of Classic Bamboo Fly Rod Makers
Meet ten classic rodmaking traditions through documented histories, then explore the individual maker and taper records behind today’s builds.
Read article
Fishing for Smallmouth Bass in Oregon's Willamette River: A Comprehensive Guide
Plan a Willamette smallmouth fly-fishing trip around rocky structure, suitable flies and the current ODFW regulations for the exact water you will fish.
Read article
The Ultimate Guide to Bamboo Fly Rod Craftsmanship: Books & Techniques
Four identifiable books for bamboo rod construction, restoration and reflective reading, with correct authorship and links to publisher or catalogue records.
Read article
Bamboo Rod Building Classes: Workshop Enquiries
Ask about current ZHUSROD bamboo rod-building instruction, including availability, course scope, materials and workshop arrangements.
Read article
December 2024 Workshop Update: Orders Fully Booked
An archived December 2024 workshop update about a fully booked order schedule, with directions to current product estimates.
Read article