W. R. Taylor Bamboo Rod Company
About
the maker
In the early 90's, after quite some time spent angling
with graphite rods, I became intrigued by bamboo. My finances were limited and
it seemed that cane rods were an unnecessary luxury for a young man starting a
family. I put the ambition to the side until a trip to the South Platte River in Colorado would forever change
the way I looked at fishing.
It was a beautiful October day in a stretch of the South Platte River between 11 mile and
Spinney Mountain Reservoir. I had engaged the services of a guide in Colorado Springs and he was showing me
the trout filled waters and tying a Blue Winged Olive Mayfly imitation to my
tippet. Unfortunately, the fly shop that I had purchased a new fly line from
made the mistake of attaching the wrong end of a weight forward line on my
reel. I began to cast the rod and became frustrated by the fact that the
rod wouldn't load properly. As the day was winding down, I began to
discuss the guides favorite outfit for fishing. He
pulled out a 7' 6" four weight Gary Howells
bamboo rod and allowed me to cast it. I was hooked!!
My finances were still tight so I thought that perhaps I could make a rod to
cut down on costs. I gathered the tools and learned the craft without much
outside direction. I made a few rods ad soon found that the making was
almost as rewarding as the fishing. I discovered a company that catered to
bamboo rod makers, named the Golden Witch and began to purchase materials from
them. One day the owner asked if I would be interested in working for
him. This led to a 2 year apprenticeship of
sorts and taught me a great deal about constructing rods.
Bamboo rods have become an obsession. Many of my clients have become
friends and allow me to continue the search for that magical feel I encountered
on a Colorado stream some years
ago.
Thank you!
Bill Taylor
Quadrate Models
In 2004, I made my first quadrate models and they have become the
overwhelming favorite of my rod offerings. They have a brisk, crisp, powerful
action that many anglers say allows for pin point fly placement. Most
recently I have started to develop hollow built quadrate rods that further
reduce weight.
Two Piece Rods $1195.
6' 0" 3wt.
6' 6" 4wt. (Emily's Remedy)
7' 0" 4 wt.
7' 6" 5 wt.
8' 0" 5/6 wt.
8' 6" 6/7 wt.
Three Piece Rods $1295.
7' 0" 4 wt.
8' 0" 5/6 wt.
8' 6" 7 wt.
Hexagonal Models
Most of these hexagonal rods are derived from classic tapers by makers like
Payne, Young and Dickerson. If there is a model you are interested in
that isn't listed here, please inquire! I enjoy crafting rods to meet specific
needs. Presentation Grade rods are available on a limited basis and
prices will be quoted depending on the amount of engraving and special features
requested.
Two Piece Rods $1195.
6' 0" 3 wt
6' 3" 4 wt.
6' 6" 3
wt.
7' 0" 4 wt.
7' 3" 4/5
wt.
7' 6" 4 wt
7' 6" 5 wt.
8' 0" 5 wt
8' 0" 6 wt.
8' 6" 6 wt.
8' 6" 7 wt.
Three Piece Rods
$1295.
7' 0" 4 wt.
7' 6" 5 wt.
8' 0" 5
wt.
8' 6" 5 wt.
8' 6" 7wt.
Four Piece Rods $1095.
7' 6" 5wt. 8' 0" 5 wt.
Hollowbuilt Add $150.
Contact ...
Classic Fly Fisherman
Robert R. Selb
222 S. Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
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