Many say that the Golden Era of Bamboo has long past, but as the rodmakers and cane fishers of today can tell you, it's just begun. There are probably more "quality" bamboo rods being produced today than at any other time in history. The rodmakers are more plentiful and the new age of bamboo has brought an attitude of sharing of information that didn't exist in the past. Even in the old HL Leonard shop, most employees never saw the bamboo beveller and they certainly never got a look at how it worked. Today, most shops and their methods are an open book to anyone who wants to learn. Of course, every maker has his own way of doing certain things and they may want to keep a few little secrets, but for the most part, the making of bamboo rods is more out in the open than it ever has been.

This "open" attitude leaves me indebted to many rodmakers. One in particular, the one who has helped me more than any other, is Ron Kusse. Ron was at one time in the late 70's and early 80's, the vice president of the H.L. Leonard Rod Company. His vast knowledge of the art of turning a pole of bamboo into a fine fishing instrument in almost incomprehensable. Ron has been kind enough to, over the past few years, share many secrets of the "old way" of making rods with me, and for that, I will ever be in his debt.

I hope you enjoy the website. I've tried to give a brief overview of how cane rods are made, as well as give you an insight into my shop and my life.

Thanks for visiting and Tight Lines...

Bob

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