RODMAKERS

Rodmakers from:   Europe   –   USA, Canada   –   Argentina, Australia, Japan

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Updated 04-11-2024

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Europe: 

Agutters, Norman,  UK: Norman-agutters.com   –   Rod Fittings: Handles, Reel Seats, Guides, Agate Stripping- and Tip Guides.

Anderberg, Carl,  Sweden:  Splitcane.se

Baginski, Rolf (1955 – 2024),  Germany:  Rolf-Baginski.de  – Buch: „Gespließte, edle Ruten aus Bambus“ 2007. The english edition: “Split-Cane-Rods – Bamboo Treasures” 2007.

Bannister, Luke,  UK: Splitcane.co.uk

The Edward Barder Rod Company,  UK: Barder-rod.co.uk   –  Edward Barder, folder –  Pre-owned Rods and Tackle –  “Craft: Split Cane Fishing  Rod Maker Edward Barder

Bauer, Simon,  Germany: Sb-canerods.de

Borriero, Moreno,  Italy: Mbrods.com  –  Moreno Borriero, folder  –

Boström, Kennet (1945 – 2020), Sweden.

Broms, Stefan and Mats Öberg, Sweden:  Scandcane.com

Clemes, Chris,  UK:  Chrisclemes.com

Cook, Paul,  UK: Artofangling.net   Carp Rods, Restoration, Landing Nets, Floats, Artwork.

Courbou, Gilles, France: Bamboumouche.fr  –

Davis, Andrew J.,  UK: Ajdsplitcanerods.com

Eliasson, Christofer,  Sweden: Christofereliasson.se

Ferri, Stefano,  Italy: Facebook

Fischer, Jürgen,  Germany: Baltic-cane.de

French, John,  UK: Bakewellflyfishing.com

Fries, Bjarne,   Denmark:

Frischknecht, Rolf,  Switzerland: Rolf Frischknecht, Rods, – Rod making components

Gebhardt, Arthur & Eduard Locher, L & G Rodmakers,  Germany: lg-bambus-fliegenruten.com

Giuliani, Massimo, Italy: Giulianirods.it

Gladstone, Callum, Alnwick,  UK: Gladstoneflyrods.com (Tom Moran)

Gori, Gabrielle (19xx – 2022),  Italy.

Grantham, Barry,  UK: Barrygrantham.co.uk (Scottie Rods) – Planing Form, Splicing Jig, Setting Clock, Binding Jig, The Hexaplane.

Grau, Stefan,  Switzerland: Atelier Edelweiss

Gregory, G. W.,  UK: Gregoryrods.co.uk   – Fly Reels

Haywood, Gavin,  UK: Haywood & Haywood Splitcane

Hoda, Daniel,  Switzerland: Hoda-Bamboo-Rods.ch  – Planing Form, Ferrules, Tip & Snake Guides, Agate Guides, Pearsalls Silk Thread.

Huisman, Leen,  Holland: www.lhdesign-flyrodreel.com  – Fly Reels.

Hülsenbeck, Michael,  Germany: Mbamboo.com  – test: “Bachlauf”  “Bach 3”  “Nachtigall”  “Quellbach”  “Standart” . – Rutenbauerkurs, Tonkinrohr, Hobellehren und Rutenbauerzubehör.

Italian Rodmakers: IBRA (Italian Bamboo Rodmakers Association) – more than 30 rodmakers listed.

Jorgensen, Carsten,  Denmark:  Dania Flyrods.com 

Kaestler, Oliver,  France: Olivier-Kaestler-Canne-Bambou-Refendu.fr

Klein, Hans-Jörg,  Germany: Hans-Joerg-Klein.de  – test: “Dryfly”

Koch, Lutz,  Germany: Bambusrutenbauer.de

Kundrus, Olaf,  Germany: Handgespliesste.de  –  Quad and hex rods, leather cases. Interview: Mit Bambus zum Fang.

Lang, Reinhard, Austria: Fliegenrutenbauer.at

Langer, Harald,  Austria: www.fishing-rods.at  – “Ein Rolls Royce aus Kork und Bambus“, “Zauberstäbe aus Bambus“, “Wie viele Spleisse braucht  eine Gespliesste

Launstorfer, Christian,  France:  Launstorfer.com  – Handles, Reel Seats, Guides et.o.

Locher, Eduard & Arthur Gebhardt, L & G Rodmakers,  Germany: lg-bambus-fliegenruten.com

Löfdal, Ulf,  Sweden:  Bamboorods.se

Marshall, Gary,  UK: Finecanerods.com   – Aluminium Rod Tubes.

Nirvano,  Italy: Nirvano.com

Obdrzalek, Jan and Jakub, Czech Republic: Czechbam.cz

Piazetchnikow, Eric,  France: Bambouetrefendu.com

Poratelli, Alberto,  Italy: Aprods.it   – Leather Work, Agate Guides, Wood and Aluminium Reels

Postlbauer, Peter,  Austria: Php-fliegenruten.at  –  Birchbark Handles, Cork, Guides, Agate Guides, Pearsalls Silk.

Pouey-Sanchou, Pierre,  France: La saga du bambou refendu  – Moulinet mouche en bambou du Tonkin (Reel made entirely in bamboo) –  Canne monobrin “TOUBAMBOU” (Rod made entirely in bamboo) –

Rawson & Perrin,  UK: Rawsonandperrin.co.uk  – Reels.

Rigal, Bernard,  France: Bambourefendu.com   – Bamboo School.

Rinia, Otto,  Holland: Bamboehengels.nl

Rohrbach, Markus,  Switzerland: Swisstackle.com  – Reels.

Ryhl, Jens,  Denmark:  JR Custom Cane Rods.dk 

Salmi, Tapani (1953 – 2022),  Finland: Tapanisalmi.fi

Sartori, Alain,  France:  Flyfishing-16.com

Savli, Radivoj, N. Gorica, Slovenia: Facebook (Article: Splisani stapovi Radivoja Savlija), (Article: La Leggerez za del Bambú).

Scapin, Edoardo,  Italy: Scapinbamboorods.com  Facebook: @ScapinBambooRods – (Interview – Jay Lee).

Sicher, Philipp,  Switzerland: Bambusruten.ch

Steimler, Vidar,  Norway: Facebook

Strixner, Christian,  Germany: Split-the-Cane.com

Stroh, Robert,  Germany: Rs-flyfishing.de  –  Robert Stroh, folder –  Wooden Rod Tube.

Thébault, Jean-Pierre,  France: Bussydamboise.com   – Tonkin, Ferrules, Reel Seats, Guides, Handles et.o.

Tirocchi, Massimo,  Italy: Massimotirocchi.wordpress.com  – Blanks, Silk Fly Lines, Leathe and Wood Work.

Tosti, Mauro, Fabriano, Italy: Hermitvalleyreel.com – Handmade Fly Reels

Wieditz, Gerd-Peter,  Germany:

Wojnicki, Mario, Alsace,  France: Mariowojnicki.com  – and Richmond, CA, USA.

Zumbrunn, Kurt,  Switzerland: Bamboorods.chMehrfach-Gespliesste RutenDie RoseRutenbaukurs.

Öberg, Mats and Stefan Broms,  Sweden:  Scandcane.com

Bamboorodmakers.com – more than 100 rodmakers listed, woldwide.

USA, Canada: 

USA-Rodmakers:   Canerod.com/rodmakers  – more than 25 rodmakers listed.

Rodmakers List Biographies  (USA) – more than 100 rodmakers listed.

Abbott, Tim,  USA:

Aaron, Tim, Oregon,  USA: Aaronbamboorods.com

Abrams, William (Streamer),  USA: Housatonicrods.com

Albaugh, Matt,  Idaho,  USA: Albaughcanerods.com

Andersen, Don,  Canada: Bamboorods.ca

Arguello, Joe E.,  USA: Jeaguello.com

Aroner, Mark,  USA: Spinozarods.com  –  Previously Owned Fly Rods from other makers and Vintage Reels. – Classic Fly Reels Reference Guide. – The Complete Beginners guide to Bamboo Fly Rods.

Baker, Mark,  Canada: Grandrivercanerods.com

Balestrieri, Joe,  USA: Redwingflyrods.com

Barch, Ron J.,  USA: Aldercreekrods.com

Batson, Gabe,  USA: Tuftsandbatson.com – (Amelia Tufts)

Bellaver, Tony, Alpenglow Fly Rods,  USA: Alpenglowflyrods.com

Blackburn, Bill (William), USA: Blackburnbamboorods.com

Blauvelt, Lon,  USA: bambooflyrods.tripod.com – Planing Forms, Depth Gauges, Rod Binders.

Bogart, Chris,  Shenandoah Rods,  USA: Shentel.net/canerod/

Bolt, Robert K.,  USA: Rkboltrodco.com

Boyd, Harry,  USA: Canerods.com

Brackett, Glen,  USA: Sweetgrassrods.com – Jerry Kustich, David Serafin

Brandin, Per,  USA: Brandin-splitcane.com   – Previously Owned Fly Rods from other makers and Vintage Reels. Powell book. – (Interview – Jay Lee).

Brandt, Jim M.,  USA: Splittingcane.com   – Taper Library, Tutorials (Clear and Translucent Wraps, Single Turn Inlays), Vintage Tackle.

Brasstown Creek,  USA: Brasstowncreek.com

Brooks, Mike,  USA: Coldwatercollectibles/Brooks

Carlin, Chris,  USA: Carlinbamboo.com

Carpenter, Chris,  USA: Carpenterflyrods.com

Carmichael, Hoagy B., USA: Facebook – (Interview – Jay Lee).

Casterman,  USA: Castermansbamboo.be

Cattanach, Wayne,  USA: Wcattanachrodco.com

Clark, Mike,  USA: Southcreekltd.com   – Previously Owned Fly Rods from other makers and Vintage Reels, Leather Rod Cases, A.K. Best Flies and Tools, Books, Art et.o.

Clarke, Robert,  USA: Caterinecreekrodcompany  ??

Clay, Bob,  Canada: www.riverwatchrods.com

Cooper, Wesley,  USA: Coldwatercollectible/Cooper

Cunningham, Rick,  USA: Cunninghamflyrods.com

Curnott, Art, Denton, TX, USA: Grasslandflyrods.com  –

Daniel, Doug,  USA: Dougdanielflyrods.com – Quadrate Flyrods

Day, Michael D., Connecticut, USA: Fly-by-day.com

Donahe, Larry,  USA: Donahesplitcanerods.com

Dozer, Dave,  USA: Bamboopursuits.com

Drummond, Frank,  USA: Brushcreekcane.com

Dufour, Paul, Pagosa Springs, Colorado,  USA: Pjsfinebamboo.com – Landing Nets

Dugmore, Stephen,  Freestone Rods,  South Africa: Freestonerods.co.za

Emmel, Peter,  USA: Renaissanceflyrods.com

Foster, J. W.,  USA: Skunkworksflyrods.com

Fridlund, Randall,  USA: Amabilisrods.com

Gerweck, James,  USA: Jgerweckbamboorods.com

Goldone (Gualdoni), Chuck, Colorado, USA: Cgbamboorods.com

Gomolchak, Lee,  Colorado,  USA: Grayhacklerods.net

Gowe, Daniel,  New Mexico,  USA: Ziarods.com , Facebook

Gray, Dana,  USA, Carlsonrodcompany.com

Green, Don,  USA: Splitbamboorod.com

Hall, Doug,  Broad River Bamboo,  USA: Bamboorodmaker.com

Hanson, Leon, USA: (Interview – Jay Lee)

Harms, Bill,  USA: Wmharmsrods.com

Hartman, Aaron D.,  Pensylvania,  USA: Adhrods.com

Hatton, Jeffrey L., Clorado,  USA: Facebook  –

Hensel, Bill,  USA: Bamboobillrods.com

Herndon, A. B.,  USA: Herndonrods.com

Hidy, Jim,  USA: The Hidy Rod Company

Jenkins, C. W.,  USA: Facebook

Julius, Paul,  USA: Pjjuliusrods.com

Kenney, David,  USA: Dkenneyflyrods.com 

Kiley, Stephen,  USA: Coldwatercollectibles/Kiley

Kirkpatric, Jerry,  USA: Fishtested.com

Klco, Bill,  USA: Greybeardflyrods  –

Kosmas, Phil,  Colorado,  USA: Paradigmcostomrods.com

Kretchman, F. D.,  USA: Kretchmanrods.com

Kustic, Jerry,  USA:  Sweetgrassrods.com  –  Glenn Bracket, David Serafin

Lajoie, Michel R.,  Canada (French): Lemoucheux.ca/lajoie.main.htm

Lantzy, Chris,  USA: Flyrods.weebly.com

Lesh, Don,  LeshRods,  USA: Leshrods.com

Loverti,  USA: Caneflyrods.us

Lyons, Francis D.,  USA: Fdlyons.com

Maca, Wayne,  USA:  Beaverheadrods  –

McKellip, Mark,  USA: Mckellipbamboorods.com

McCubbins, Floyd, Kalispell, Montana,  USA: GrizzlyBambooRods – New Builds and Re-furbished.

Menscer, Dennis W., Hancock, NY, USA: LittleRiverRods.com – The Kosmic Rod, Repairs.

Mills, Jim,  USA: Ravenforkrods.com

Monsos, Mike,  USA: Monsosrods.com

Tom Morgan Rodsmiths,  USA: Tommorganrodsmiths.com (The Morgan Hand Mill), Rodmakers: Bill Blackburn 1999-2011, Zac Sexton 2011-2013, Jason Fox 2013- , Guide Spacing Chart

Morrow, Brian D.,  USA: Bdmorrow.com

Niemiera, John,  USA: Niemieraflyrods.com

Nilsson, Scott,  USA: Highdesertflyrods.com

Norling, Dave,  USA: Davenorling.com

Nunley, R. L.,  USA: Rlnunley.com , –  Article by R.L. Nunley

Orr, Lee,  USA: 304RodCompany.com

Oyster, Bill,  USA: Oysterbamboo.com  – “The History Makers – Bill Oyster

Palmborg, Jacob,  USA: www.palmborgsplitcane.com

Paterson, Ken,  USA: CreditRiverCaneRods.webs.com

Perry, Richard,  USA: Rkpcanerods.com

Pineo, Shawn,  Nova Scotia,  Canada: NewScotlandFlyRods

Pickard, John,  USA: Pickardrod.com

Plante, Ric,  Montana,  USA: Montanacostomcane.com

Raine, Chris, Washington, Utah,  USA: Hollowbuilt.com

Ramanauskas, Bernard,  Canada: Eden Cane, Bearsden.com

Reams, James,  USA: Reamsbamboorods.com

Reid, David L., PNW, USA: Davidlreidbamboo.com – Custom Cane Rods.

Recker, Don,  USA: Coldwatercollectibles/Recker

Robbins, Rick,  Virginia,  USA: Rickrobbinsbambooflyrods.com

Rubey, Andy, Corrales, NM,  USA: Rubeyrods.com

Schliske, Matt,  USA: Facebook: Schliske Bamboo, –  (Interview)

Schroeder, Don G.,  USA: Dgschroederrod.com,

Scott,  USA: Scottflyrod.com 

Scott, Ron, Sutton, MA, USA: Rscottbambooflyrods.com

Shamburg-Donohue, Mark,  USA: Confluencerods.com – Reels, Scarfing Block, Beveller, 4-String Binder, Duronze and NS Ferrules.

Shay, Mike,  USA: Fishbamboo.com

Smith, Bruce,  USA: Sweetrockrodsmiths.com

Smith, Robert Douglas,  Pentaluxrods, Glen Rock, NJ., USA: Pentaluxrods.com  – The Original Asymmetrical Five-Strip Bamboo Fly Rod.

Stone, Dennis,  USA: Stonerodco.com

Summers, R. W.,  USA: Rwsummers.com – Previously Owned Fly Rods from other makers and Vintage Reels. Reparing Rods. – Article on Summers

Sweetgrass Rods,  USA: Sweetgrassrods.com  –  Glenn Brackett, Jerry Kustich, David Serafin

Taupier, Rick,  USA: Swiftriverflyfishing.com

Terrano, Phil, USA: Hudsonvalleyrodco.com

Thomas Rod Company,  USA: Thomasrodco.com

Thoman, Brian,  Chattahoochee Rods,  USA: Bambooflyrods.com

Thramer, A. J.,  USA: Ajthramer

Tufts, Amelia,  USA: Tuftsandbatson.com – (Gabe Batson)

Tusoni, Larry,  USA: Highsierrarods.com

Wagner, J. D.,  USA: Wagnerrods.com   –  Vintage Rods and Tackle  –

J. W.,  USA: Jwflyrods.com

Warnigas, Carl,  Michigan,  USA: Warnigasrodcompany.com

Watts, Jimmy, Bellingham, Washington,  USA: Shuksanrods.com

Weiler, Art,  USA: Artweilerrods.com

Weymouth, Ken, Manitowoc, WI,  USA: WeymouthRodWorks.com –  Custom Made Rods, Repair Services, – Previously Owned Fly Rods from other makers and Vintage Reels.

Whitehead, Daryll L.,  USA: D.L. Whitehead Rod Co.

Williams, Gary, Tennessee,  USA: Williamsrod.com

Wojnicki, Mario, Richmond, CA,  USA: Mariowojnicki.com  – and Alsace, France.

 

Argentina, Australia, Japan:

Akaike, Masa,  Japan: Akaike-rod.com/rod/rod.html

Akimaru, Shuichi, Japan: Akimaru.jp

Bages, Horacio,  Argentina:  Facebook

Harada, Katsumi,  Japan: Harada Takezao – Eastwindartisans.comFfcraftjapan.com – Rod material: Madake Bamboo –

Hashimoto, Naoki, Hokkaido,  Japan: Tokachi-rods.com  – Scottflyrod.com – Rod material: Tonkin Bamboo –

Ichikawa, Masamichi,  Japan: Ffcraftjapan.com

Ishida, Hideto,  Japan: Kagerow Rods – Eastwindartisans.comFfcraftjapan.com – Rod material: Tonkin & Madake Bamboo –

Kikuchi, Kazuaki,  Japan: BigTwo-HeartedRiver

Kitao, Hironobu,  Japan: AWOL – Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Tonkin & Yadake Bamboo –

Kotake, Hidenobu, Japan: BUM Rod – Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Hachiku & Tonkin Bamboo –

Maekawa, Toshiyuki, Japan: Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Tochku & Tonkin Bamboo –

Martorelli, Sergio,  Argentina: MartorelliBambooRods

McKean, Peter,  Tasmania,  Australia: (26/11/1942 – 19/11/2016)

Murata, Kojiro,  Japan: Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Tonkin Bamboo –

Nakano, Kanjiro,  Japan: xxxxx? – E.C. Powell-style Hollowbuilt Rods

Nidaira,Yuta & Kiyoshi Uda,  Japan: Fagus – Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Tonkin Bamboo –

Nonaka, Kakuhiro,  Japan: Eastwindartisans.comFfcraftjapan.com – Rod material: Hachiku Bamboo –

Okawa, Yukihito,  Japan: Miyuki-Split-cane-Rod

Ross, Callum, Indi River Rods,  Australia: Indiriverrods.com.au

Satoh, Max,  Japan: MaxRodCraft

Shibuya, Naoto,  Japan: Kawatsura.jpFfcraftjapan.com

Shindo, Tadanobu,  Japan: Genius Rod Maker – Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Tonkin Bamboo –

Taransky, Nick A.,  Australia: Taranskybamboo.com.au

Takemoto, Masa,  Japan: Fly-tsuruya.co.jp/tackle/builder/takemoto_rod – Rod material: Tonkin Bamboo –

Takezao, Harada,  Japan: Haradatakezao.jp – Rod material: Yadake Bamboo –

Tsujibayashi, Ryono,  Japan: Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Yadake & Tonkin Bamboo –

Uda, Kiyoshi & Yuta Nidaira,  Japan: Fagus – Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Tonkin Bamboo –

Yamayo,  Japan: Hexastylebamboorods

Yokota, Jun,  Japan: Eastwindartisans.com – Rod material: Tonkin Bamboo –

Young, Tony,  Australia: Avyoung.com

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