Taking It To The Next Level Stephen Boshoff The Art Of Making Great Bamboo Fly Rods

We talk to Cape Town bamboo fly rod maker STEPHEN BOSHOFF about the finer points of his craft.

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In this day and age in which fastactioned graphite rods virtually reign supreme, it seems strange that a natural material such as bamboo would have a devoted following. By this I mean that not only are there several rod makers worldwide that specialise in bamboo rods, but even in our own backyard there are a few world-class rod makers. One such craftsman is Stephen Boshoff who hails from the Western Cape, and, working in a modest workshop, has over the years turned out some real masterpieces. In fact, such is the quality of his rods that he has a large and devoted following and I’ve heard from more than a few that once you fish a Boshoff bamboo, you’ll never want to fish anything else.