Leland on Royal Wulff Bamboo 560-1 Fly Rod:
The Lee Wulff Classic Bamboo fly rod is one of our favorite bamboo models. Sweet casting - a short smooth stroke is all it takes. Very unique unflamed Tonkin look is complemented with deep blue silk windings. The cigar cork grip extends down as the reel seat which is finished nicely with Nickel Silver down locking slip ring and butt cap. One piece design gives the rod extreme strength to handle big fish as well as crisp cast action. Lee Wulff spent a lifetime and made a career out casting and fishing this bamboo fly rod. He made it sing, and it sure looked good in his hand....a special bamboo fly rod that will inspire. You may not cast like Lee Wulff yet, but with his Classic Bamboo Fly Rod you will be soon! This is one to add to your collection.
Specifications:
- Line Size: 5
- Length: 6'0"
- Sections: 1
- Handle: Cigar
- Reel Seat: Cork with downlocking Nickel Silver down locking slip ring and butt cap
- Action: Crisp Bamboo
Leland on Royal Wulff:
Few names standout in the fly fishing crowd more than Lee Wulff. First and foremost he was the leader in conservation, singlehandedly introducing catch and release. Second, he was the leader in fly fishing with light tackle. He continual pushed the boundaries of what fly fishing tackle of his day could withstand. Few anglers could land an Atlantic Salmon on bamboo fly rod, much less with the size #28 fly (as per Jack Samson's Biography). Lee Wulff's first and usually his only choice of a fly rod was a bamboo. Today Royal Wulff Products continue in Lee Wulff's desire have conservation first and foremost in minds of fly fishers. They also are giving you the opportunity to push your fly angling techniques' edge a little by offering reproductions of two Lee Wulff Favorite Bamboo fly rods, the 6ft, 5 weight and the 7ft 6weight. We know the bamboo rods are up the challenge, are YOU?
Royal Wulff on Royal Wulff Bamboo 560-1 Fly Rod:
"Lee Wulff spent a lifetime pursuing larger fish on lighter tackle. He frequently used a one-piece, six-foot bamboo rod -- similar to this -- to catch trout and salmon up to 26 lbs!
We've lovingly recreated the Classic bamboo rod for true sportsmen who share his love for a sporting challenge. Six feet, one-piece medium action for a 5 weight line, this rod is made to Lee's original tapers by an experienced cane builder and friend of Lee. Each rod is hand crafted from Tonkin cane that is cured, then cut to exacting tolerances, assembled and impregnated for a crisp action. Accented with deep blue wraps on hardened chrome snake guides. Features a small cigar grip of premium Portuguese cork, nickel silver butt cap and sliding ring. Comes with aluminum rod tube and cloth sack."
