The Genesis School teaches both traditional and modern rod making techniques. At the school, students will experience both the classic and new concepts of rod making. The instructors, well-versed in both approaches, will guide aspiring craftsmen along the path to constructing their first split-cane rod. Instruction is hands-on, individualized and intense. Students will be introduced to all the key procedures in a multimedia, easy-to-grasp approach.
SPLIT BAMBOO FLY ROD MAKING
The Genesis School of Split Bamboo Rod making is a five-day, intensive, hands-on craft school. The participants will learn the skills and techniques needed to complete a split bamboo fishing rod.
Genesis provides all the basic tools and materials. The successful Genesis graduate will leave with a ready-to-finish cane rod blank. More importantly, the students will gain the knowledge and skills to continue crafting split bamboo rods.
All this while enjoying a lake-front setting, family style home cooked meals, and the convenience of on-site lodging
- Cane Selection
- Flaming
- Initial Splitting
- Node Preparation
- Secondary Splitting
- Node Staggering Options
- Straightening Techniques
- Rough Planing
- Pre Beveling the Strips
- Heat Treating
- Taper Design and Selection
- Setting the Planing Form
- Tool Use and Sharpening
- Planing the Taper
- Gluing and Binding
- Sanding & Spline Identification
- Trimming, Ferruling & Lapping
- Cork Grip Installation
- Blank Finishing Techniques
- Component Selection