"I think the chief part of the ecstasy of fishing with the fly is to be found in the qualities of the fly rod, and if I am right in this, the more exquisite the rod the keener and more perfect the pleasure to be derived from the sport, a strong argument in favour of perfection in one´s weapon for the particular game in hand.

It may be, indeed it is, better to fish with any old rod than not to fish. But to fish with the most perfect of gear raises the satisfaction to the sublime – a thing of which those who have never handled a really perfect weapon can have no conception"

G.E.M Skues , Flyfisher´ s Club Journal, 1917

 

These days many fishermen again turn to the split bamboo fly rod. Despite the fact there are next to zero big companies who make them, still the classic cane holds its position as a superior material for exquisite fishing tools.

Of course you can find a good used rod to your liking, but the best chance to obtain a great rod is to contact a renowned rod maker.

Some of the best are portrayed in the charming book "Splitting Cane"(Ed Engle/Stackpole Press). But the inexperienced fly fisher could be well off with some advice; to give you an idea about split bamboo rods and their features this site was created...