Thread: who makes the best bream fishing pole?

Originally Posted by SWAMP FOX

I got access to a huge patch of cane in the swamp behind my house. I remember when I was a kid growing up in the backwoods of Walker county, Alabama, folks used to hang cane poles from tree limbs with a heavy weight tied to the tip end so they'd dry straight. This thread reminded me I need to go chop a few and hang them to dry.

Were abouts?

Well, the first place we lived was a coal mining community called Praco. It isn't there anymore. It has been strip mined. Last place we lived was south of Dora, a wide place in the road called Twilleytown on the Walker/Jefferson county line. It isn't on any maps and there's not even a sign for it. We moved from there to Jacksonville, FL when I was 10.

Originally Posted by SWAMP FOX

Well, the first place we lived was a coal mining community called Praco. It isn't there anymore. It has been strip mined. Last place we lived was south of Dora, a wide place in the road called Twilleytown on the Walker/Jefferson county line. It isn't on any maps and there's not even a sign for it. We moved from there to Jacksonville, FL when I was 10.

You lived just down the road. I live in the big city of Guin Rofl
Yea alot of mining over in that area still. There's even an exit for Dora on the new interstate now Thumbs Up

I got an aunt and uncle buried up your way, either Guin or Winfield. I can't remember which. I was up visiting my brother in early March and that Corridor X Freeway passes pretty close to Twilleytown these days. His place is on Reeds Ferry Rd and I have been wanting to try that section of the river for a spell but that's a long way to trailer my rig. First time I remember going fishing my dad took me there and we fished a creek called Burnt Cane Creek.

Guys, let's stay on topic.

Dang Fellas... I grew up in the big city of Natural Bridge, Alabama!!! Looks like we all fished with cane poles in the same area when we were growing up. I am now in the Pensacola Area.

Originally Posted by DaveCourington

Dang Fellas... I grew up in the big city of Natural Bridge, Alabama!!! Looks like we all fished with cane poles in the same area when we were growing up. I am now in the Pensacola Area.

Big city of Guin here how are ya??

ugly stik 4'8'' spin combos,and lately i been lovin my berkley cherry wood 5' UL rods.put 5 pound power pro on one,and it casts like a dream,so smooth!speaking of cane,do you guys mean bamboo or something like it?it so happens i have bamboo growin in my backyard.if i knew how to build rods i could use that right?

Originally Posted by bxn

speaking of cane,do you guys mean bamboo or something like it?it so happens i have bamboo growin in my backyard.if i knew how to build rods i could use that right?

Yes, bamboo. There are quite a few fly rod builders who use bamboo but, to the best of my knowledge, they all use Tonkin cane which comes from China. I guess the Tonkin cane is a better rod material.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Yes, bamboo. There are quite a few fly rod builders who use bamboo but, to the best of my knowledge, they all use Tonkin cane which comes from China. I guess the Tonkin cane is a better rod material.

Not better, cheaper!