Garrison. Payne. Thomas. Leonard. Names from the past that almost any classic rod afficiondo knows and maybe dreams of owning. What is the mystique of a split cane or bamboo fishing rod? Perhaps some would think it is in the history. Others appreciate the 40 hours plus of labour that goes into a fine handmade cane rod. Although many anglers and collectors associate split cane with days gone by, of anglers that wouldn't dare to be seen casting without a tie and jacket, there are still many today that shun modern technology, modern fibres, and who scoff at talk of high modulus and high speed rods. Many of those anglers would far rather forgo the wispy light advanced synthetics of today for a heavier natural material tool they claim offers grace, superb castability, and a far superior sense of really fishing.

Resources For Anglers would like to briefly introduce anglers to the world of split cane rods and those, who even today, believe that anything else is just not worth it. Hopefully even those who do enjoy the feel of a finely made cane rod will find this presentation from RFA interesting. If nothing else, perhaps a greater understanding and appreciation of cane.