2nd ANNUAL BAMBOO ROD WEEKS WITH LEN CODELLA,
BILL OYSTER (Oyster Rods) and
BERNARD RAMANAUSKAS (Eden Cane & Scott Bamboo Rods). 2011 DATES:
February 19 to February 26 and February 26 to
March 5th (NOW FULL) and March 5 to 12th, (NOW FULL).(The
success of our initial 2010 foray into an exclusive week of dry fly fishing
practiced with bamboo fly rods in Patagonia was so great that the returnees
already signed up for 2011 are bringing their friends to share the joy of
catching large trout on a dry fly while using bamboo fly rods. Space is limited
to 8 guests per week and both original weeks are now full. We've just added another
week in February to
try not to disappoint anyone and even that is beginning to fill up. There are still a few
openings for this most special fishing experience available now and it is not too
late to sign up, but hurry!)
Chime Lodge is pleased to announce the Second Annual Bamboo Rod Weeks fully
devoted to bamboo rod aficionados. This year we are proud to have Mr. Len Codella,
former partner/president of Thomas and Thomas Rod Makers, authored many articles on US and International fly fishing publications on collectible tackle and present owner of Sporting Collectibles dedicated to selling the finest bamboo rods, reels and shotguns. His attention to detail,
has made this dream week possible.
The Rod Makers
Bill Oyster
(Week Two)
"... one of the finest of the new generation of rod makers. At their finest, bamboo fly rods should be things of beauty as well as efficient tools for catching fish, and Oyster's sense of aesthetics is nothing short of breathtaking...." As described by George Black, author of "Casting a Spell, the Bamboo Fly Rod and the American Pursuit of Perfection". Bill long ago passed the "Master" level of rod building expertise and his bamboo artistry is truly breathtaking.
Bernard Ramanauskas
(Weeks One & Three)
Rod maker and owner of Eden Cane Rods and bamboo rod maker and exclusive designer/builder for Scott SC Fly Rods. He is one of the most innovative bamboo rod makers today. His Eden Cane rods feature a unique and labor intensive Node-less construction method that results in lighter and stronger blanks with improved power to weight ratios not generally available from other bamboo construction methods
The Program:
We have a week of special treats for bamboo rod lovers. You will enjoy the week's opportunities to share rivers, conversation, meals and bamboo thoughts with
three people who have spent their lives being in love with, using, making and just living bamboo rods.
Discuss actions, tapers, styles, history, classic makers, their products and how they compare to today's bamboo rods, collecting tackle and just enjoying the bamboo life. Try the rods from these different makers, with different actions, build philosophies, and all the great things that go to make bamboo rods so unique. You can fish with a rod you'll never get to try out any other way in a place that has been immortalized in trout dogma by legends like, Joe Brooks, Ernest Schwiebert, Mel Krieger, Lefty Kreh and so many others. Of course, you'll be able to bring your favorite fly rods and
graphite rods are certainly welcome along with the bamboo, but we promise, when the talk turns to fly rods, bamboo will be the only language spoken.
Chime Lodge, on the banks of Chimehuin River is conveniently located to access the most famous and productive rivers in Patagonia. We have carefully picked these weeks to get the best conditions for bamboo rod fly fishing, a combination of lower water levels, great hatches, and solitude. During our
week we'll fly fish the world famous Chimehuin, Malleo, Collon Cura and Alumine Rivers. We'll both wade fish
and float and stop in the most productive pools and runs for non stop action. We will also have the chance of trying rods from the featured rod makers and some others provided by Len
with plenty of casting opportunities when the fishing demands a break. If you enjoy bamboo or want to learn about it and want to have a ball fishing in paradise, do not miss this week. Space is very limited with
many spots already spoken for.
