Do any of you fish bamboo only?

[SneakyPete]

I just got into fishing bamboo rods this spring and I'm hooked. It's like all I'm ever fishing these days is a bamboo rod and never a graphite rod. I haven't fished it in the dead of winter yet and was wondering if it's ok? Since I would be dunking it allot to get the ice off the guides. Or should I stick with a graphite rod when it gets really cold out?

 

[streamfisher]

I just got into fishing bamboo rods this spring and I'm hooked. It's like all I'm ever fishing these days is a bamboo rod and never a graphite rod. I haven't fished it in the dead of winter yet and was wondering if it's ok? Since I would be dunking it allot to get the ice off the guides. Or should I stick with a graphite rod when it gets really cold out?

Personally, I don't bring my Boo out in the winter. While I do sometimes let my tip drop in the water when I'm fussing with a fly, I'm not prepared to subject it to icing at the tip and guides. I use one of my Boo exclusively on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc in Roscoe. They are special to me and I use them less freqently than my Graphite for that reason. I do love my Graphite, but you can't have a soulmate with graphite! I have a 10' Sage Z-Axis 4wt I can cast a thousand times in a day. Beautiful. My 8.5 Boo is heavier but feels much more like part of me when I'm casting. Enjoy

 

[redietz]

I fish 'boo just about exclusively for trout that I can drive to, pretty much all year round. I still use graphite for bass, but that's changing too. And I've yet to find a cane rod that breaks down small enough to fit in a suitcase (and wouldn't want to have to cast it if I did), so it's graphite if I'm flying.

What makes you think graphite isn't fragile in cold weather?

 

[Jesse James]

Steve, I don't think fishing in the winter will damage your bamboo rod, I put 4 coats of M.O.W marine varnish on the rods I made you.

Takse a look at this bamboo torcher test then try it on one of your graphite rods....an old one that is....

YouTube - Oyster bamboo fly rod durability test.mp4

 

[Jesse James]

I just got into fishing bamboo rods this spring and I'm hooked. It's like all I'm ever fishing these days is a bamboo rod and never a graphite rod. I haven't fished it in the dead of winter yet and was wondering if it's ok? Since I would be dunking it allot to get the ice off the guides. Or should I stick with a graphite rod when it gets really cold out?

I don't think winter will do any harm to your bamboo rods, I put 4 coats of M.O.W. marine varnish on them.

view this link to see just how tuff bamboo really is and then try the same with one of your graphite rods.....and old one that is.......
YouTube - Oyster bamboo fly rod durability test.mp4

 

[SneakyPete]

Jesse James,,, I can't read your post.. Did you remove it??? Or can you still not post???

 

[streamfisher]

I fish 'boo just about exclusively for trout that I can drive to, pretty much all year round. I still use graphite for bass, but that's changing too. And I've yet to find a cane rod that breaks down small enough to fit in a suitcase (and wouldn't want to have to cast it if I did), so it's graphite if I'm flying.

What makes you think graphite isn't fragile in cold weather?

True. My Scott rod lost a tip to ice and frequent winter fishing. It cost me $50 to repair via warranty. To make the same repair on my boo cost close to $200 and depreciates the integrity and value.

 

[SneakyPete]

Jesse James... Thanks for the link and post about the varnish you used on my rods... Guess I'll fish my cane rods even in the coldest months of the year...

 

[redietz]

True. My Scott rod lost a tip to ice and frequent winter fishing. It cost me $50 to repair via warranty. To make the same repair on my boo cost close to $200 and depreciates the integrity and value.

I agree there are some tradeoffs. I'm of the the belief that the graphite rod is more brittle when cold (not true of cane) and is more likely to be broken in the first place. OTOH, yes the damage could be more costly for a cane rod, but since most of my cane rods are relatively inexpensive ones, that's not a factor for me. I bought them to fish, not as investments. Additionally, cane can usually be repaired, which is not true for graphite, and most of my plastic rods aren't under warranty anyway. It depends on individual circumstances, I guess.

 

[brough]

I seem to break out the boo when I get all stressed out. The slower action, loud reel, and great looks, soothes the soul. Last time I had it out, I found myself sitting on a boulder roll casting. Man, I was so relaxed I almost slipped into a coma.

Have a Good Weekend All,

Brough

 

[Tight Louper]

Steve, I don't think fishing in the winter will damage your bamboo rod, I put 4 coats of M.O.W marine varnish on the rods I made you.

Takse a look at this bamboo torcher test then try it on one of your graphite rods....an old one that is....

YouTube - Oyster bamboo fly rod durability test.mp4

Those are some very impressive tests however,[HIDE-REPLY] the ceiling fan test is for pussy's. I won't be convinced until I see the helicopter rotor test followed by the Ginsue knife test. You'll have me sold once I see them but until then.... pfffffff[/HIDE-REPLY]

 

[coolkyle]

Does anyone else find the shortening of bamboo to "boo" a bit annoying?

 

[SneakyPete]

Does anyone else find the shortening of bamboo to "boo" a bit annoying?

Nope.. Not at all..I use that term allot myself...Why is it annoying to you???

 

[Tight Louper]

Does anyone else find the shortening of bamboo to "boo" a bit annoying?

That all depends upon the context of "boo".

"My boyfriend Boo gawna kick yo ass den you aint gawna think it really annoying".