Bamboo Fly Rod FAQ Series

What fly line should I use on my bamboo fly rod?
"You've already adjusted your rod completely if you go from graphite to bamboo. So, you may find that your favorite line is still your favorite line when you put it...
What fly line should I use on my bamboo fly rod?
"You've already adjusted your rod completely if you go from graphite to bamboo. So, you may find that your favorite line is still your favorite line when you put it...

Where Do You Get Your Bamboo?
“THE SUI RIVER VALLEY OF SOUTHERN CHINA HAS BEEN THE ORIGIN OF ALL BAMBOO RODS REALLY SINCE ABOUT 1900 WHEN THEY SWITCHED FROM KOLKATA FROM INDIA TO TONKIN BAMBOO WHICH...
Where Do You Get Your Bamboo?
“THE SUI RIVER VALLEY OF SOUTHERN CHINA HAS BEEN THE ORIGIN OF ALL BAMBOO RODS REALLY SINCE ABOUT 1900 WHEN THEY SWITCHED FROM KOLKATA FROM INDIA TO TONKIN BAMBOO WHICH...

Can you use a bamboo fly rod in saltwater?
"We've landed many many fish well over 100 pounds on these rods."
Can you use a bamboo fly rod in saltwater?
"We've landed many many fish well over 100 pounds on these rods."

How does the action of a bamboo fly rod compare...
“The action of bamboo compared to graphite is going to vary. You can throw nice tight loops with them, but compared to graphite, it will feel more full-flexing and a...
How does the action of a bamboo fly rod compare...
“The action of bamboo compared to graphite is going to vary. You can throw nice tight loops with them, but compared to graphite, it will feel more full-flexing and a...

Whose Rod Tapers Do You Use?
The rod tapers we use here at Oyster are all designed in-house by us, based on our own trial and error and experience.
Whose Rod Tapers Do You Use?
The rod tapers we use here at Oyster are all designed in-house by us, based on our own trial and error and experience.

What Size Bamboo Fly Rod Should I Get?
“If your favorite graphite rod is a 5wt…you’re going to want a 6wt bamboo rod.”
What Size Bamboo Fly Rod Should I Get?
“If your favorite graphite rod is a 5wt…you’re going to want a 6wt bamboo rod.”