Comments on: The Best, Least-Known Bamboo Fly Rod Builder: A Jim Reams Rod Review http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/ Fly Fishing the Upper Sacramento River : Tom Chandler's Fly Fishing Life : Fly Rods are the Measure of Life Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:19:25 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: troutfreak http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-29404 troutfreak Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:29:04 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-29404 For $2400 it ought to fish for you!!!! For $2400 it ought to fish for you!!!!

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-9590 Tom Chandler Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:15:02 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-9590 Glad you like your Reams. He's definitely a builder whose rods will command premium prices in a few years. Glad you like your Reams. He’s definitely a builder whose rods will command premium prices in a few years.

]]> By: Ric Leverick http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-9588 Ric Leverick Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:18:55 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-9588 I received my Reams 3/2 8' hollowbuilt bamboo rod in March just in time to take it to Idaho and fis the Big Lost. It performed wondefully. And, I love the finish. He used a flat finish on the bamboo and a shiny finish on the silks. Quite an interesting contrast, and one I have never seen from any other bamboo rod maker. I own a lot of bamboo rods, and it was a pleasure to fish this hollowbuilt. My arm lasted the whole day long, which usually can't be said with a longer solid core bamboo rod. Finally, Jim is just the nicest guy you will ever deal with. He has my vote for being among the best in his tapers, construction (no glue lines etc...), and finish. Ric I received my Reams 3/2 8′ hollowbuilt bamboo rod in March just in time to take it to Idaho and fis the Big Lost. It performed wondefully. And, I love the finish. He used a flat finish on the bamboo and a shiny finish on the silks. Quite an interesting contrast, and one I have never seen from any other bamboo rod maker. I own a lot of bamboo rods, and it was a pleasure to fish this hollowbuilt. My arm lasted the whole day long, which usually can’t be said with a longer solid core bamboo rod. Finally, Jim is just the nicest guy you will ever deal with. He has my vote for being among the best in his tapers, construction (no glue lines etc…), and finish. Ric

]]> By: Gentleman Jim http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-9257 Gentleman Jim Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:36:38 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-9257 It was a great review, thanks Chandler, and it's good to see some 'boo reviews online. There seem's a fair amount more peer reviewing for graphite rods about, and for bamboo a lot of it doesn't get much beyond hero worship. So for those of us who can't make it over to the Gathering (a little far from the UK) it's good to have some information online alongside boks such as George Black's Casting a spell and Gierach's Fishing Bamboo. J It was a great review, thanks Chandler, and it’s good to see some ‘boo reviews online.

There seem’s a fair amount more peer reviewing for graphite rods about, and for bamboo a lot of it doesn’t get much beyond hero worship.

So for those of us who can’t make it over to the Gathering (a little far from the UK) it’s good to have some information online alongside boks such as George Black’s Casting a spell and Gierach’s Fishing Bamboo.

J

]]> By: Jim Webb http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3589 Jim Webb Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:01:01 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3589 So, now that we are over our little temper tantrum, what does "aplomb" mean? So, now that we are over our little temper tantrum, what does “aplomb” mean?

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3432 Tom Chandler Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:44:17 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3432 I experienced far more aplomb using the rod than I did writing the review. Still, lots of rods stacked up to test, and I'm going to make a point of "aplombing" the reviews. I experienced far more aplomb using the rod than I did writing the review.

Still, lots of rods stacked up to test, and I’m going to make a point of “aplombing” the reviews.

]]> By: Greg http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3428 Greg Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:06:43 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3428 Not bad, you got through the whole review and didn't use the word aplomb once. That's a nice rod too. I'm glad to see that you actually paid for it since you are definitely not worthy of a free one. :>)) Not bad, you got through the whole review and didn’t use the word aplomb once. That’s a nice rod too. I’m glad to see that you actually paid for it since you are definitely not worthy of a free one. :>))

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3403 Tom Chandler Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:03:23 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3403 Thanks. The "other" Reams rod I had here for pictures (quite some time ago) was a smooth, fairly soft rod. I don't know if it's in his catalog. This rod is much stronger, though still a very smooth taper. I told Jimmy I was looking for an 8.5' 3-pc that was stronger than the other rod (to compensate for my Brute Force casting style), and I admit I was surprised when I uncased the thing. The butt and tips were surprisingly thin, and the first time I cast it I wondered if it would do the job. Took a little warmup, but once I get the rod figured, it was big fun. Very zippy, and - I wince when I say it - very accurate. I used to think casters were accurate and not rods. Time has convinced me that's largely true, except that some rods simply help more than others. Dave Roberts fished it on the Rogue trip, and said that he liked it the best of all the Reams tapers he's tried, and - in what has become <b>Dave's Official Seal of Approval</b> - tried to steal the rod at the end of the trip. Thanks. The “other” Reams rod I had here for pictures (quite some time ago) was a smooth, fairly soft rod. I don’t know if it’s in his catalog.

This rod is much stronger, though still a very smooth taper. I told Jimmy I was looking for an 8.5′ 3-pc that was stronger than the other rod (to compensate for my Brute Force casting style), and I admit I was surprised when I uncased the thing.

The butt and tips were surprisingly thin, and the first time I cast it I wondered if it would do the job. Took a little warmup, but once I get the rod figured, it was big fun.

Very zippy, and – I wince when I say it – very accurate. I used to think casters were accurate and not rods. Time has convinced me that’s largely true, except that some rods simply help more than others.

Dave Roberts fished it on the Rogue trip, and said that he liked it the best of all the Reams tapers he’s tried, and – in what has become Dave’s Official Seal of Approval – tried to steal the rod at the end of the trip.

]]> By: Oenophile Angler http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3400 Oenophile Angler Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:30:10 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3400 Tom, sorry I didn't chime in earlier. I, for one, liked your review a lot. Could you compare and contrast this new rod's actions with the other 8'6" 5wt that you had of Jim's? Dale Tom, sorry I didn’t chime in earlier. I, for one, liked your review a lot. Could you compare and contrast this new rod’s actions with the other 8′6″ 5wt that you had of Jim’s?

Dale

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3397 Tom Chandler Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:36:35 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3397 At least Marshall at MidCurrent liked my rod review. For future reference, I own the equipment I review on this site. If I'm ever sent equipment for review, rest assured you'll know about it. Ian Rutter sent me a copy of his Rise Rings book and I wrote a review of it, but he would have sent the book even if I hadn't reviewed it. There you have it. At least Marshall at MidCurrent liked my rod review.

For future reference, I own the equipment I review on this site. If I’m ever sent equipment for review, rest assured you’ll know about it.

Ian Rutter sent me a copy of his Rise Rings book and I wrote a review of it, but he would have sent the book even if I hadn’t reviewed it.

There you have it.

]]> By: bobbie kier http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3356 bobbie kier Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:13:04 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3356 one must admit quality rods are hard to come by and then one that can reach so fa - WOW. Babes do like that sort of thing. What is that sticky stuff on the woody though? It seems this would be the only rod for me. Thanks for not sharing, that is making it available to those of us who read not only the paragraph but the whole 9 yards. one must admit quality rods are hard to come by and then one that can reach so fa – WOW. Babes do like that sort of thing. What is that sticky stuff on the woody though? It seems this would be the only rod for me. Thanks for not sharing, that is making it available to those of us who read not only the paragraph but the whole 9 yards.

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3340 Tom Chandler Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:01:08 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3340 Paid for. It's no freebie. Paid for. It’s no freebie.

]]> By: Clay http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3338 Clay Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:51:08 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3338 Wow, that is a beautiful "stick". Does it catch the fish for you? I'll bet you get more hot chicks since you purchased this rod. You did purchase it didn't you? Or was this a shameless plug for a free cane pole? Wow, that is a beautiful “stick”. Does it catch the fish for you? I’ll bet you get more hot chicks since you purchased this rod. You did purchase it didn’t you? Or was this a shameless plug for a free cane pole?

]]> By: rriver http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3337 rriver Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:44:51 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3337 There in no sticky stuff, just my bad joke. Ream's finish I think puts in in the upper echelon of makers. - rriver There in no sticky stuff, just my bad joke. Ream’s finish I think puts in in the upper echelon of makers.

- rriver

]]> By: Tom Chandler http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/comment-page-1/#comment-3336 Tom Chandler Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:44:35 +0000 http://troutunderground.com/2007/02/15/the-best-least-known-bamboo-fly-rod-builder-a-jim-reams-rod-review/#comment-3336 I get all sorts of flack for *not* publishing the review, and when I do, I get... all kinds of flack. That's it. From now on, I'm only publishing stories about elephants attacking things and women in bikinis. I get all sorts of flack for *not* publishing the review, and when I do, I get… all kinds of flack.

That’s it. From now on, I’m only publishing stories about elephants attacking things and women in bikinis.

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