Title: Bamboo Fly Rods:  Connecticut History & Current Construction presented by Michael Day

Summary: This talk will consist of two parts. First, Michael will provide an historical overview of bamboo fly rod building in CT. This will include a discussion of known and less well known makers. He will discuss bamboo rod making innovation in CT and how CT makers contributed to the future and perpetuation of the bamboo rod making craft. Second, Michael will provide an overview of how to make a bamboo rod.

Bio: Michael Day makes bamboo rods for traditional trout fishing. He tests his rods year round in Connecticut’s four seasons. Michael has a particular interest in designing tapers and updating vintage tapers through modern innovative techniques

Pitkin Community Center  6:30 - 9pm 

30 Greenfield Street 

Wethersfield CT 06109