2005 Metolius Bamboo & Fly Fishing Fair

Press Release:  “Oregon Bamboo”

 Have you ever wondered why fly fishers invest $1,000, and often much more in a fly rod?  Why are many of these gold standard fishing instruments made by Oregon craftsmen?  What is the history behind this uncommon Oregon craft?  Are these ultra-expensive rods really used to catch fish with a fly?

 Some answers to these questions, and more, are found in Joe Beelart’s recently released book, “Oregon Bamboo.”  The book is the culmination of four years of personal interviews and historical research conducted to the far reaches of Oregon.  More than sixty articles follow makers for over a hundred years to tell how they make cane rods, and how bamboo rods have been used from the 1920s into the 21^st Century.

 Over seventy photographs and drawings illustrate the book, but beware, there are few photographs of rods.  Rather, photographs are of makers, their tools, and the beautiful places in Oregon where the rods are used.

 The book guides the uninitiated with a detailed introduction, and as well as articles on bamboo rod basics.

 The book was specifically designed to appeal to other than bamboo rod aficionados.  Articles describe places, such as the woe-fated 1936 Westmoreland Casting Pool, events such as the {wonderful} Metolius fairs, and a wide variety of enthusiasts including the rarest of the rare – unheralded world class Oregon bamboo rod restorers.

 “Oregon Bamboo” is privately published at 327 pages in an edition of 900 soft cover and 100 hard cover copies: production by Maverick Books, Bend, Oregon.  Soft cover, including priority shipping: $29.45.

 Please order from Willamette City Trading Co., PMB 499, 19363 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR 97068-2010.  Also, www.oregonbamboobook.com. Fax, or leave a message at 503-557-0963 or 503-557-7569. 

E-mail:  info@oregonbamboobook.com

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