Bamboo ID?

**Ryan95** · 29-10-16

Hi guys I found some bamboo growing on the side of the road. It was growing next to a small stream and was growing in clumps. It was at least 4m high. The node spacing was just over 30cm. What species of bamboo could this be? And would it be useful for building rods? Thanks.

**smallstreams.co.za** · 29-10-16

Originally Posted by Ryan95

Hi guys I found some bamboo growing on the side of the road. It was growing next to a small stream and was growing in clumps. It was at least 4m high. The node spacing was just over 30cm. What species of bamboo could this be? And would it be useful for building rods? Thanks.

Diameter??

Could be anything hey ....

**Ryan95** · 29-10-16

About 8cm.

**DJR** · 29-10-16

Tonkin, definitely. Take a piece and shake it a bit......and you have a flyrod!:wink:

**smallstreams.co.za** · 31-10-16

Originally Posted by Ryan95

About 8cm.

Sho, 8cm is a good culm!!! Could be Moso - if it is Tonkin I would be surprised. Have you checked the fibre density?

**Ryan95** · 31-10-16

How do I check the fiber density?

**smallstreams.co.za** · 31-10-16

Originally Posted by Ryan95

How do I check the fiber density?

Cut a piece and check the wall

If they are nice and dense, you can make a lovely rod I reckon.

**Ryan95** · 31-10-16

I went and checked it. It looks just like the one in the top pic you posted.

**smallstreams.co.za** · 01-11-16

Originally Posted by Ryan95

I went and checked it. It looks just like the one in the top pic you posted.

That's awesome. Cut them to cure for next season!!! Have you got the DVD Trout Grass?

**Ryan95** · 01-11-16

Will do. I don't have that DVD. What is it about and where can I find it?

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