Immerse yourself in the meditative process of transforming a raw culm of bamboo from the hills of China into your very own beautiful fishing rod. Courses take place in the CFFCM heritage rod shop & craft center, under the guidance of a master rod maker with the use of historic rod-building equipment.
Instructors - John Apgar, Justin Johnson, John Flynn, Gerry McVicker
August 31 - September 4, 2024 | 9am - 6pm
Course Fee includes all materials, tools and equipment needed to build a quality bamboo rod blank with 2 tips fitted with ferrules, grip and reel seat, as well as personalized instruction and lunch each day. Class will allow extra time on Thursday, Sept 5 to make finishing touches.
$1600 for 2024 Members
$1800 for non-Members
Join John Apgar & crew this fall to learn the magical and exquisite craft of bamboo rod creation!
This program is SOLD OUT as of Tuesday, August 20th.
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