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Meet Larry
I have been fly fishing for many years and I also have had an interest in wood working, and all that merged one day when I spent some time with Daryll Whitehead and Chet Croco.   For the next several months I spent as much time in the shop with both Daryll and Chet learning the craft.  Since then I have been able to learn from many skilled craftsman along the way that has allowed me to develop my own style and philosophy.
Bamboo rods have power, grace and elegance.  I try to incorporate all three of those elements in the rods that I make. The rod tapers are based not only on classic makers such as Leonard, Everett Garrison and Paul Young, but also on modern makers such as Daryll Whitehead and Tom Whittle.

 I make 6 strip (Hexagon) rods that are mainly progressive, more medium fast action rods, but make rods that cover the entire range from slow to fast action.  I use only the highest quality “A” Grade Tonkin Cane (Arundinaria amabilis) and the finest components.  Most of the rods that I make are 2 or 3 piece rods with 2 tips and in the 3-6 weight line range.  Please take some time to look through the web site to see all the other choices available.   I look forward to the opportunity to make your next bamboo rod!

I believe you will be proud to own and fish a Donahe Rod!




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