One of the hardest things to do as a rod builder is to “get the bamboo fly rod in the tube”!  While work in progress can consist of an impressive number of cane rods, actually getting them in the tube can be a real challenge.  So fait complete, or how ever it’s spelled, really means work done.  Here two happy rod makers pose with John Rivera’s brand new bamboo fly rod.  Completed in one week! 

John and Chris outside Raine Hollowbuilt Fly Rod Shop