Other Products

We offer a range of other fine angling products.

To order, email nick@taranskybamboo.com.au for a total price including postage. We accept Cheque, Money Order, direct Bank Xfer or Paypal (3% surcharge for PayPal). Prices are in Australian Dollars. Click here to convert prices to your currency.

PEERLESS Fly Reels

Bob Corsetti and his team at Peerless handmake beautiful and functional classic style reels, in New Hampshire, USA. We are proud to offer the Traditional Series trout reels, which are the smoothest, most elegant reels we have seen. All models feature adjustable pawl drag and left/right hand reversability.

We can also supply all other Peerless Reel Series and models. Contact us for more information and pricing.

For more information on specifications, check out www.peerlessreel.com

Peerless Traditional Series Fly Reels

The Snowy River Reel

This reel originated from a discussion between me and Terry Hayden, the long standing Australian reel maker. Terry makes a wonderful range of saltwater (and recently freshwater) fly reels. I wanted a simple, functional Australian made fly reel. Terry came up with this lovely reel, which we have named "The Snowy River", after the iconic Australian high country river. Suitable for line weights of 5-7, with room for 150m plus of backing, this reel will compliment any bamboo or graphite rod. Custom laser engraving is available on these reels (inquire for pricing).

The Snowy River Reel: $390 (SOLD OUT)

Silk Fly Lines

Silk lines are finer than plastic lines in the corresponding lines weight. This makes them more efficient casting in wind, and more delicate in presentation. Properly cared for, a silk line will outlast a plasic fly line several times over. Silk lines can also be used on graphite rods as well as bamboo.

Phoenix Silk Lines

Phoenix Silk produce the finest Silk Lines available today. Each line represents craftsmanship of the highest order. We offer these in DT 27 metre, available in natural (straw) or green. Each line comes with a tin of Mucilin for maintenance of the line.

Phoenix line (including a tin of Red Mucilin): $330

Additional tin of Red Mucilin: $8

Terenzio Arificial Silk Lines

These wonderful lines are made by Terenzio Zandri in Italy. Braided from synthetic fibres in the same traditional manner as silk, these lines fish and feel the same as silk, but without the same amount of maintenance. Lines are available in line weights from #0 to #6 (including fractional line weights such as #4 1/2), in 25 metre Double Taper configuration. Beautifully presented in an antique style line box with dressing and leaders, these offer performance and value in a traditional style line.

Terenzio Artificial Silk Line: $190

Terenzio Line Care
Out of the box, the Terenzio line will feel a little stiff to start with (though still very fishable). After a little use, the line will soften up, and will end up very supple, while still retaining low stretch and no memory. I usually pre dress the line the day before fishing, and wipe off any excess with a small piece of cloth when first lining up the rod at the start of the day's fishing. I keep some of the supplied line dressing in an empty/used Gink bottle, along with a little piece of rag, in a small ziplock bag in my vest. I often get through a full day of fishing without the need to re dress the line, or only applying a small amount of dressing to the last few feet of line (and leader butt) half way through the day. Note also that some other customers and friends have also been happy using Red Tin Mucilin as a dressing for their Terezio lines, though I personally haven't tried it.

Fly Line Winder (NEW)

Silk lines will last for a long time, but need to be cared for and should never be stored wet. This economical Line Winder is invaluable for removing silk lines from reels for storage and airing and initial spooling of new lines onto reels. Folds down for easy storage. Expands out for use, with a clamp for attachment to a bench and hndle for winding line off the reel.

Fly Line Winder: $60 ($50 if purcased with a Phoenix or Terenzio Line)

Snowy Monaro Fly Fishing Service

(Guiding Booking and Gift Vouchers)

Paul Bourne, from Snowy Monaro Flyfishing Service, has been guiding on a full time basis since 1994. Paul's experience in the region is unrivalled. Between guiding and his own fishing, he averages 140 days plus on the stream each year. He can add a huge amount to your understanding of the fishery whether you have never fished before or are an expert angler. I recommend his services as both a guide and flyfishing coach. Contact Paul (paul@snowymonaroflyfishing.com.au) directly for guiding, lessons, custom flies or gift certificates. We offer gift certificates for his services - ideal for Christmas, Birthdays, or Father's Day. Guiding / gift certificate rates can be found here. Full information on all Snowy Monaro Flyfishing services are available at the website:
www.snowymonaroflyfishing.com.au

Paul is a licensed Kosciuszko National Park Tour Operator, so he can guide you within the National Park as well as having an excellent network of contacts and access to pastoral waters.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/contact/snowymonaroflyfishing.htm

He also has access to my demo rods, so if you want to fish one of my bamboo rods on the water before ordering one, there is no better way, while getting the best guiding in the region at the same time.

Paul Bourne Custom Flies

We are pround to offer custom flies tied by leading Snowy Monaro guide, Paul Bourne. Paul's many years of experience as a fly angler, guide and fly tier go into his flies, both traditional and new patterns. Paul's flies are available for order per dozen in a variety of patterns, or as boxed selections (ideal as gifts), presented in a Dewitt, Wheatley or Lowe fly box. Paul Bourne flies are available through us, or contact Paul directly (paul@snowymonaroflyfishing.com.au) for your requirements.

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Paul Bourne Custom Fly Prices

Standard Dries and Wets: $3 per fly
Paul Bourne Hopper and other Special Patterns: $5

Dewitt Boxed Selections (other boxes available - contact us for pricing):

32 dry flies (4 each of Red Tag, Black Spinner, Royal Wulff, Adams, Parachue Dun, Elk Hair Caddis, Red Spinner and PB Hopper)
- in 8 Compartment Clear Dewitt Box $125 (save $14 off combined fly/box price)
- in 8 Compartment Felt Lined Clear Dewitt Box $130 (save $14 off combined fly/box price)

18 dry flies (3 each of Red Tag, Royal Wulff, Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, Red Spinner and PB Hopper)
- in 6 Compartment Clear Dewitt Box $80 (save $10 off combined fly/box price)
- in 8 Compartment Felt Lined Clear Dewitt Box $85 (save $10 off combined fly/box price)

Trevor Hawkins Art

We are proud to be able to offer and promote noted Artist Trevor Hawkins artwork. Click Here for more information.

Richard Wheatley Fly Boxes

For nearly 150 years, Richard Wheatley Fly Boxes have long been recognised as the standard in fly boxes. We are proud to offer these fine aluminium boxes in a selection of models.

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1. 1607 (6" Compartments in base, Clips in lid) $90
2. 1609 (6" Compartments in both base and lid - the "Rolls Royce") $160
3. 1307F (3.5" Compartments in base, Foam in lid): $60
4. 1307 (3.5" Compartments in base, Clips in lid): $60
5. 1302 (3.5" Clips in base and lid, with swing leaf with clips on each side - 102 clips in total): $60
6. 1301 (3.5" Clips in base and lid - 51 clips in total): $40

Other models/prices available on request

LOWE Fly Boxes

Andrew Lowe, from Melbourne, is producing fly boxes made from Ausrtalian timber. Amazingly light (110-150g, depending on the timber) as well as strong (brass hinges and magnetic closure), these foam slit boxes are functional as well as beautiful. The boxes are available in a range of timbers, and make a wonderful gift for the angler who has (almost) everything!

Pictured below (front to back, left to right) are Fiddleback Tasmanian Blackwood, Blackheart Sassifrass, Silky Oak, Tasmanian Myrtle and Huon Pine.

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Lowe Fly Box (130x105x30mm): $95

Dewitt Fly Boxes

Dewitt Vacuum Formed Boxes have been the choice of serious Fly Fisher's since 1942, when Bill DeWitt first offered them to the market from Auburn, New York, USA. Look through many old fishing books and magazines and see the classic dry fly lightweight 8 compartment 1020-A box featured in photo after photo. If I had to choose one fly box for my fishing, this would be the one. We are proud to offer the 1020-A box (8 compartment, 5 11/16" x 3 1/4" x 7/8") and the compact 1023-A box (6 compartent, 4" x 2 13/16" x 15/16") to the Australian market.

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Felt Lined Box - Click for a larger image (and back on your browser to return)

Dewitt Fly Box - 8 Compartment, 5 11/16" x 3 1/4" x 7/8" (1020-A): $35, With Felt Lined Base: $40

Dewitt Fly Box - 6 Compartment, 4" x 2 13/16" x 15/16" (1023-A): $30, With Felt Lined Base: $35

CC Filson Clothing and Accessories

We are proud to offer a range of fine clothing and accessories from CC Filson in the USA. Filson has been a leading outfitter of the highest quality goods since 1897. Their motto is "Might as wel have the Best".

CC Filson Strap Vest

Like many others, I have had a never ending search for the perfect fishing vest for my style of fishing. My good fishing friend Troy put me onto the the Filson Strap vest a while back. Perfect! Justy the right amount of storage, adjustable to wear high or low, loose or firm, so you can fish with your hands over or under the pockets, tough wearing, comfortable, classic looking. My search is over, and maybe yours is too...

CC Filson Strap Vest (size Regular or Super): $160

CC Filson Waist Pack

This small Waist Pack/Bum Bag is ideal for the minimalist angler, or can be worn in conjunction with other tackle storage. Like the full strap vest, these feature classic hardwearing Filson dry cover cloth finish. Ideal for an afternoon on the stream or the evening rise.

CC Filson Waist Pack: $80

Contact us for other CC Filson products, and keep an eye out for more Filson items on our website.

SPUDZ Lens/Glasses cloth

How often do you find yourself on the stream with dirty glasses or a splashed sense, and nothing to clean it but a grubby, wet fishing shirt? The Spudz is a small (1 1/2" x 2") neoprene sock which hangs from a clip. Inside tucks a soft lense cloth (6" x 6") conveniently available for immediate use. Peter Hayes showed me this great product at this year's Conclave at his place on Brumbies Creek. We teamed up to create some custom designs. Available in Brookie and now also Brown Trout over Weed.

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SPUDZ Lense/Glasses Cloth: $12 each, 2 for $20, or 12 for $100 (great Christmas Presents)

Rodmaking Components

From 2009, we are offering rodmaking components and materials for the Australian rodmaker. These components are the best available in our opinion, and are suited to bamboo rodmakers, or those wanting the best for custom building a graphite rod from a blank. We maintain a good stock of the products below. Due to rapid fluctuations in the Australian and US dollar exchange rates, prices are subject to change on a frequent basis. Contact us to confirm availablity and detailed quotes (for individual components or complete kits) & postage at nick@taranskybamboo.com.au.

Tonkin Cane
Sourced from Andy Royer at The Bamboo Broker in Seattle, we have high quality 50-60mm diameter culms of bamboo for those wanting to make their first rod, or existing rodmakers wanting to avoid the lengthy and expensive import process. These are full 3.6m (12 foot) culms to allow maximum utililization of the bamboo and optimal node staggering. The cane is seasoned - ready to go. Each culm has been check split along the full length to assist drying and retaining the integrity of the cane.

Reelseats
We carry and use fine Nickel Silver Hardware reelseats from Classic Sporting Enterprises (CSE) and Bellinger. From CSE we have the downlocking cap and ring, with a wedding slide band. From Bellinger we have uplsliding seats and threaded uplockers.

Guides
We have a range of snake and stripping guides to suit your bamboo or graphite rod. From Snake Brand, we stock beautiful snake guides, featuring fine, lightweight wire and a pre finished foot that can be bound straight on the rod. Colours available are bright chrome or bronze. We also sell fine Agate Stripping guides from Snake Brand, to add a classic look to your rod. Matching tiptops are also available (bright chrome or gunsmoke - tiptops do not come in bronze). From Pacific Bay, we offer super hardwearing gunsmoke TiCH Snakes, and matching Stripping Guides and Tiptops.

Cork
We have sourced the finest Portuguese cork through Pace Industries in the USA ("Super Deluxe Extra Special" Quality). As a natural product there is some minor variation in the rings, but is vastly superior to that seen on commercially available rods, which often use large amounts of filler. The cork is avaiable as rings of 1-1/4"diameter x 1/2" thickness, with a 1/4" bore hole (eg 12 rings are required to make a 6" long grip). From time to time we have available standard grade cork rings, with a mixture of bore thicknesses and outside diameters - still very usable for starting out. We can also supply the fully shaped grip ready to go.

Silk
We carry fine Japanese Silk from YLI in a range of colours. Size 100 comes in 200m spools and is equivalent to 3/0. Size 50 comes in 100m spools and is equivalent to "A" (thicker).

Ferrules
Bailey Wood and Steve, at Classic Sporting Enterprises make the finest Nickel Silver Ferrules available - they have been the industry standard for many years. We stock CSE Super Swiss (Standard length for 2 piece rods and Truncated length for 3 piece rods ) in a range of sizes. We mainly carry 2/1 sets (2 males/1 female), for two tip rods, as well as some larger truncated sizes in 1/1 (1 male/1 female) for use in 3 piece rods (butt-mid section join). Other styles (eg StepDown - SD) and configurations are available via custom order. Sizes are specified in 64ths of an inch.

Winding Checks
This are stepped Struble Checks that sit between the top of the cork grip and wraps, and can finish the look of the rod off nicely. Available round (measure corner to corner of the rod at the top of the cork, to the nearest 64th of an inch - round UP) , or custom hex shape (flat to flat above the cork in 1000ths of an inch).

BENOWE Kangaroo, Emu and Cow Leather Accessories

We offer beautiful rod tubes, reel cases, bags and fly wallets handcrafted by Benowe Australia. These accessories are available in variety of materials including native Australian Kangaroo and Emu leather, as well as Cow leather and suede. Contact us for a full range of options and pricing.

Rod Tubes

These feature aluminium tubes, covered in kangaroo leather with cow leather caps, carry handle and straps. The leather work is hand stitched. The tubes are cloth lined, with lambswool padding in the ends. The cow leather features decorative stamping. These tubes are available as an upgrade option when purchasing rods, or can be ordered separately to custom size.

Tubes are available in 3 sizes:

50mm for 2 piece rods or lightweight 3 piece rods

60mm for 3 piece rods

100mm for several rods

NEW - Benowe is now producing full cowhide leather rod tubes (click for larger picture). Call for pricing.

Reel Cases

These lambswool padded reel cases are available in materials including Kangaroo, Emu and Cow leather or suede. Two sizes are offered:

Small (4" / 10cm) for reels to 6 weight

Large (5" / 12.5cm) for reels above 6 weight

The suede model can also be ordered in double configuration, for storage of two reels or a spare spool.

NEW - Benowe is now producing full cowhide hard reel cases (click for larger picture). Call for pricing.

STROFT GTM Tippet Material

German made STROFT GTM monofilament widely is regarded as the finest tippet material available. High knot strength, combination of suppleness and strength and high strength to diameter ratio are among STROFT GTM's advantages.

More details and test results are available at: http://www.stroft.de/index_en.html

STROFT GTM Specifications

DVDs, Books and Magazines

"Trout Grass" DVD
Produced by Andy Royer, this multi award winning film shows the amazing journey of bamboo from the forests of China, through a rodmaking workshop and onto the stream. Featuring Hoagy Carmichael Junior, Tomas McGuane, Glenn Brackett, and Andy Royer, this is a must have for anyone interested in bamboo and trout.
Trout Grass DVD - $30 plus postage.

"The Lost World of Mr Hardy" DVD
Andy Heathcote and Heike Bachelier from Trufflepig Films have made the supurb DVD "The Lost World of Mr Hardy". This film is one of the most interesting and moving flyfishing films I have seen. Beautifully shot, with many interviews with long time Hardy employees and devotees, it wonderfully depicts the commitment to quality by the Hardy company through a bygone era, and how this passion is now being taken up by handcraftsmen in the modern age. Everyone with an interest in flyfishing and the pursuit of quality and perfection should see this film.
Lost World of Mr Hardy DVD - $45 plus postage.

SPECIAL OFFER - Order both "Trout Grass" and "The Lost World of Mr Hardy" for $75 and receive a FREE SPUDZ Lenz Cloth and FREE POSTAGE - that's a saving of $20!!!!

"Hustle and Fish" DVD
Rollcast Productions' Steve Apple and Dave Wilson have made a film thats funny and also has great fishing footage, as well as a fantastic sondtrack (the soundtrack is really cool too)... We also have Steve's earlier hit film "Fishizzle".
Hustle and Fish DVD - $30 plus postage.
Fishizzle DVD - $25 plus postage.

"The Drake" Magazine
An alternative magaze from the USA, celebrating the "why" of flyfishing more than the "how".
The Drake Magazine - $10 plus postage.

"Fly Rod and Reel Magazine"
A long time leader flyfishing publications, from the USA.
Fly Rod and Reel Magazine - $10 plus postage.