So, Bill won a Winston Boron rod this weekend. Yes,
I know that we make bamboo fly rods and yes, I know that a bamboo fly rod maker should not be seen with a boron rod but the story is funny.
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While presenting at the SE FFF show, Bill decides last minute to enter his very first casting competition ever at 10:30 AM. By early evening, Bill won the overall category for distance (107 feet) and accuracy.
The grand prize was a Winston rod and a Hardy reel. Now, my question is…
So, we are in the middle of a bamboo fly rod making class and it’s a great group (as usual). We are in the thick of it scheduling our custom bamboo fly rod orders as well. Our waiting list continues to grow and we have a mean game of catch up (as usual). There’s a long list of master series rods to complete so our bamboo fly rod maker turns into an engraver for a few weeks (at least).
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I think the hand engraving is a welcome break from the bamboo and classes. Also, Bill allows his artistic side to grow while engraving.
Meanwhile, the kids and I are preparing the students lunch so I’ll have an excuse to go to the shop and work on my cast.
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If I cast 70 feet on boo, I get to buy a new pair of boots!
update: I won the boots
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Oyster's original blog was on the oldie but goodie platform, Blogger, in 2009, before moving to WordPress. You may find a copy of this post on “The Bamboo Fly Rod Maker’s Widow” blog HERE. I have tried to preserve the integrity—or lack thereof—of each “Widow” post, especially to reflect the resources—or lack thereof—available at the time, as time and technology continue to freak me out evolve.