How to make a fishing rod with bamboo

The bamboo fishing rod tutorial is as follows:

Materials and tools: bamboo, paint, pliers or tweezers, knife, sandpaper, drill bit.

1. Material selection and preparation: use bamboo with solid texture, moderate density, no decay and no cracks. Take a suitable section of bamboo, remove the branches, clamp both ends of the bamboo with pliers or tweezers respectively, and flatten both ends of the bamboo with a pencil sharpener.

2. Bamboo seed removal: soak the bamboo pole in water for a period of time to loosen the bamboo seeds inside, and then remove the remaining bamboo seeds with a saw.

3. Making a pole tip: Draw a pole tip on the top of the bamboo pole, carve it into a cone shape with a knife and sandpaper, and make a small hole in the pole tip with a drill to fix the fishing line.

4. Cutting and trimming. According to the need, cut the bamboo into the required length and shape with a knife and sandpaper, and then smooth the surface of the pole.

5. Fitting installation: install the fishing line ring, thin iron wire and fishing rod hook to the designated position.

6. Paint drying: Brush the pole with waterproof paint or coating, and let it completely dry and solidify.

Matters needing attention when bamboo is used as fishing rod;

1. Remove the slubs: The uneven slubs on the bamboo will affect the strength and balance of the pole. Therefore, before making poles, we must remove the bamboo joints to make the bamboo smooth.

2. Choose the right fishing rod material: To make a high-quality fishing rod, you need to choose bamboo with solid texture, moderate density and not easy to break. Bamboo should have no signs of cracking and decay, otherwise it will affect the service life of the pole.

3. Be precise when making: When making poles, you need to measure and cut accurately to avoid overexertion or cutting.

4. Keep the balance of the pole: The balance of the pole is very important for fishing, and the balance of the pole should be kept during the production process.