For sale here is a bamboo rod built by Bob Colson that was part of the 2011 Catskills Rodmakers Gathering casting competition. 8 1/2 feet, 3/2 for a 6 weight line. Complete with original bag and tube. Very strong fast action rod suited for strong fish and big flies, able to overcome strong winds! Weighs 4 1/2 oz. Size 10/64 and 16/64 ferrules.

Mr. Colson kindly donated this rod to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum.

Proceeds from this rod sale go directly to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM). Please support this fine organization that is doing such an honorable job of preserving the heritage of fly-fishing in general as well as the bamboo rod building tradition for current and future generations! Please become a member of the CFFCM. It is a meager membership fee and helps out greatly on many fronts. They can be reached at (845) 439-4810 or [email protected]. Thank you very much for your support of the CFFCM!