The Rod Maker's Bench
Workshop knowledge, bamboo rod making and classic taper profiles.
ZHUSROD
Guides, Tapers & Stories
Read about bamboo rods, explore classic designs, or find a practical guide for your next trip.
Choose your reading
Read the journal
Fly Fishing Basics
Practical guides to choosing tackle, casting and caring for your equipment.
The Daily Drift
Stories from the water and the ZHUSROD community.
Put the reading into practice
Explore the rods and blanks behind the stories.
Finished bamboo fly rods
Compare current rods and their taper profiles.
Bamboo rod blanks
Start a build with the taper that suits your fishing.