| So you made the investment in a Bamboo Fly | | | | You can use toothpaste, dish soap, or a mild |
| Rod and with the proper care and maintenance | | | | bleach cleaner what ever you use make sure that |
| your Bamboo Fly Rod will give you years of | | | | you have removed all of the cleaner by wiping it |
| enjoyment and service. Taking the time to follow | | | | well with a damp cloth. You don't want to leave |
| these maintenance tips will ensure that your | | | | the cleaner on the corky as it will dry the cork |
| Bamboo Fly Rod will endure the demands that fly | | | | out excessively and make it start cracking. If the |
| fishing puts on the fly rod. | | | | cork grip has a large amount of build up, you can |
| These tips will ensure your purchase of a bamboo | | | | use fine grit (200 or so) sandpaper to remove |
| fly rod was an excellent choice, after all you have | | | | this build-up just use caution so you don't damage |
| moved up to Bamboo and I'm sure that you don't | | | | the cork. |
| want to have to switch back to some other type | | | | Storing bamboo fly rods |
| of Fly fishing Rod! | | | | Be sure you wipe your Bamboo Fly Rod with a |
| Cleaning the metal ferrules | | | | clean soft cloth to make sure it is clean and dry. |
| I like to use Vaseline petroleum jelly putting a | | | | If the rod is going to be store for an extended |
| small amount on the male ferrule and putting it in | | | | time it would be a good time to wax the rod. |
| and out of the female ferrule a few times the | | | | Separate the pieces and put them in a soft rod |
| petroleum jelly loosens the build up and protects | | | | sack and then slip this into a protective tube. |
| the metal from oxidation. Use a small cotton | | | | Avoid storing your Bamboo fly Rod in extreme |
| swap or Q-tip to remove any excess Vaseline in | | | | conditions like excessive heat or moisture. Laying |
| the female section and a clean dry cloth on the | | | | the tube flat is the best way to store the rod. |
| male section and out side part of the female | | | | Buying used bamboo fly rods |
| ferrule. For stubborn stains and dirt build up you | | | | Used Bamboo Fly Rods can be found at flea |
| can use denatured alcohol just be sure not to get | | | | market and garage sales some of which are true |
| this on the varnish. If you happened to purchase | | | | bargains just make sure you look them over |
| a used Bamboo Fly Rod and the ferrules have | | | | carefully. Check out the Bamboo and make sure |
| oxidized you can use a very fine grit sand paper | | | | that there are no cracks and that the seams are |
| to remove the oxidation. Use caution not to | | | | not starting to separate, check the grip for |
| remove to much metal as this will affect the way | | | | missing pieces insure the cork is not dried and |
| the ferrules fit together. | | | | cracking or the section are starting to separate. |
| Polishing bamboo fly rods | | | | Put the fly rod together and check the fit of the |
| The Bamboo Fly Rod is more then just a fishing | | | | ferrules they should be snug but not excessively |
| rod it is a piece of art. You should wipe them | | | | tight, check the guides and windings making sure |
| clean with a clean dry cloth, this is a must if you | | | | they are in good condition. If you find a Bamboo |
| want to keep it looking great and protected from | | | | Fly Rod that passes these then you have found a |
| the effect of the elements like rain, water, and | | | | true treasure. |
| dust. Use a paste type furniture polish and a soft | | | | By following these few tips I'm sure that your |
| cloth to help protect the bamboo and bring out | | | | Bamboo Fly Rod will give you a life time of |
| the shine and gleam of your Bamboo Fly Rod | | | | enjoyment and use. |
| How to clean cork grips | | | | |