6ft Black Bamboo Pole

[Keith Ritter]

This is my version of a micro fishing pole inspired by Joe Angelucci. It should be simple and effective. I got a piece of black bamboo at a local nursery, they had harvested some and this one was left lying about. It appeared to have died the year before because it was already pretty dry but not brittle. I trimmed the limbs then sanded down and burnished the joints. Luckily it had a joint right at 6 ft so I trimmed it right there and burnished the end. I straightened the last 3ft with a little heat. I cleaned it real it real good and then rubbed it down with linseed oil. All that's left is to tie on a line, a hook and a float.

[Keith Ritter]

I didn't realize how hard it is to photograph a cane pole. This a shot of the end.

[Rick Goohs]

Keith;

     Do you know that the Black Bamboo will eventually turn tan just like green or yellow bamboo will? 

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

I have a small 9 ft tele pole that I love for in tight jobs.
That's a beauty and typical Ritter craftsmanship!

[Keith Ritter]

I figured it would because some of the color has already left the small end. I asked the owner about keeping the the color true, he said to cut it In the dry season and dry it in the dark and it would keep a lot of its color. So only time will tell if that works.

[Joe Angelucci]

Great work, IM me your address  and I'll send you a micro fishing kit and baits. A pole that nice needs a proper set up 

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

Atta boy, Joe!
That's the BBG spirit.

[Keith Ritter]

That's your pole Joe, We just gotta figure out how to get it to you. I can make one anytime. I would like one of those set ups.

[Joe Angelucci]

Keith 

Thank you. Happy to send the kit and baits. IM me your address what you need to cover the cost. I'm actually excited to think I will be using the pole in a week or two

Regards

JDA