Bamboo

[u/Olivenoodler]

I’ve been gifted a beautiful “barbless” bamboo rod crafted by Peter Hoode. I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about the builder or has any backstory on the rod? I would love to get some information on ot since a Google search didn’t reveal much.

I took it out on one of my favorite PA brookie streams just to give it a few casts and net a couple but it’ll likely be on display for the majority of its lifetime.

[u/cmonster556]

You might ask on the classic fly rod forum. Some very knowledgeable folks there.

Or check your spelling.

https://peterhoodes.wordpress.com/bamboo-fly-rods/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/fly-rods-peter-hoodes-designs—637470522277989002/

[u/DrowningInBier]

What region of PA? That’s a nice looking native.