Following the craftsmen of yesteryears while adding modern technology, Mike Lajoie™ builds bamboo fly rods that will support all the new DT fly lines as well as "old" silk lines while keeping the unique sensation and action of rods crafted from bamboo.

Quality Tonkin bamboo from China, this reed that we call "arundinaria amabilis" - "Lovely Reed" - is hand split, straighten with low heat, strips hand planed to 60°, glued with the best adhesives, filed to remove the excess glue, sanded, protected with 3 coats of spar varnish and hand rubbed to get a mirror finish.

Following this we attach the best of "silver nickel" ferrule, exotic wood reel seat, premium cork handle, *titanium carbide guides, wrapped with the finest silk coated with 3 layers of the best spar varnish. This labour of love will take the best part of 50 hours.

This does not include the years of collecting the best tapers, tools and equipment to craft the best possible bamboo fly rod.

Reading the above description, you will appreciate that a fine cane rod is not just a fishing tool but also a work of art that will increase in value with the years and above all it will become a family heirloom for generations to come.

All rods are 2 pieces, 1 tip unless 2 tips are specified.

Cost of rods are:
$650.00 CAD one tip
$800.00 CAD two tips
Rod are built to order and a $250.00 CAD non refundable deposit is required with the balance due before shipment of rod.
Prices are secure until December 2003.

Warantee:
Rods are garanteed for 1 year against maker's default. If you break your rod, I'll repair it. Repair charges are determined case by case, and I'll try to keep them as low as possible.

All rods come with a ferrule protector, a rod bag and an aluminum screw top rod tube.

Options:
We offer to our customer their choice of taper, colour silk, hardware and the colour of the rods, either blonde or mahogany. All rods are personalized with the name of your choice.

Types of Rods

6' 3 weight
7' 4 weight
7' 5 weight
7'6" 4 weight
7'6" 5 weight
7'6" 6 weight
8' 5 weight
8' 6 weight
8' 7 weight
8'6" 5 weight

Any other sizes on demand.