<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chris Clemes Fly Rods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makers of custom split cane fly rods, fly fishing accessories and gifts]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:21:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chrisclemes.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How our Split Cane Fly Rods are made]]></title><description><![CDATA[A split cane fly rod or bamboo fly fishing rod is formed by splitting, planing and straightening a series of bamboo or cane strips]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/2016/07/28/how-our-split-cane-fly-rods-are-made</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd9a428ad4aad0af4818f60</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:46:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_4d9c5be83e3e46e8b47c93fc125c1bc3~mv2_d_3888_2592_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Rods at Farlows, 9 Pall Mall, London]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are in London and want to see and handle a Chris Clemes split cane fly rod before commissioning one, you can find our rods at Farlows at 9 Pall Mall, St James's. Farlows is one of the oldest and most respected fly fishing retailers in the world. They have been outfitting anglers from their St James's premises since 1840 and the standard of their stock has always reflected that heritage. Having our rods in their care is something we take considerable pride in. Farlows typically holds a...]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/our-rods-at-farlows-9-pall-mall-london</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a915da1fb1895eb272857c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:34:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_858d505f09424b77833cb07f270497bc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_225,h_139,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trout Fishing in the Cape Winelands with a Split Cane Fly Rod]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streams of the Cape Winelands are among the most beautiful trout waters in the world. Running cold and clear through the valleys around Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, they offer a style of fishing that rewards patience, observation and a delicate presentation — qualities that suit a split cane fly rod rather well. The water Cape streams are typically small and gin clear. The trout — predominantly browns, with rainbows in some waters — are educated and selective. Drag-free drifts...]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/trout-fishing-in-the-cape-winelands-with-a-split-cane-fly-rod</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a914d5a29c2f981477523c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_3b303b8a558c488f8406609690a80e35~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Clemes Split Cane Fly Rod review by Richard Gill]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was starting to feel slightly bewitched by the rod and I'd yet to make a cast, but once in the water it suddenly dawned on me that it's no]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/chris-clemes-split-cane-fly-rod-review-by-richard-gill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da5b26bb7c5ad00178f6a66</guid><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_3a39308cbb4f427498932d55b6145c5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_509,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeguarding the endangered craft of Split Cane Rod Making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Split cane fly rod making is an artisan skill classified as endangered by the Heritage Crafts association.]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/safeguarding-the-endangered-craft-of-split-cane-rod-making</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d6ce2ea81d86c00181f2148</guid><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:44:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_3e091b876a434509bf529b908ae76f2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamboo Fly rods: Too Slow, Too Soft, Too Fragile. Dont you believe it! by Ron Barch]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve witnessed similar situations with synthetic rods snapping, but not with a bamboo rod.]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/bamboo-fly-rods-too-slow-too-soft-too-fragile-dont-you-believe-it-by-ron-barch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d4fd31451146a0017f14fc4</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:43:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_fb5a56f4478f40b9a0fe8313a2ca37fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Beginner’s Guide to Bamboo Fly Rods by Phil Monahan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the bamboo fly rod fell out of favor in the 1950s. Some anglers continued to prize the slow action and delicate touch offered]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/a-beginner-s-guide-to-bamboo-fly-rods-by-phil-monahan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d4fcf787cad03001799515a</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 08:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_a0f79e4043aa4beeaeddbf2f461e8948~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_648,h_438,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Story: What Makes Bamboo So Special? by Tom Rosenbauer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people today treat bamboo fly rods as more of an heirloom than a fishing tool, but there are are also plenty of anglers using them]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/classic-story-what-makes-bamboo-so-special-by-tom-rosenbauer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d4fccb177014f001722ddcb</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2019 08:17:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_1285238616154fa2846e48075650eb77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_641,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is "Chalkstream Fly"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch this great introduction to the work of Chris and Leo of Chalkstream fly.]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/introducing-chalkstream-fly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d4860f6afc8910018affa3f</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chalkstream Fly]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:12:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://vimeo.com/351069506" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silk Fly Line Review by Richard Gill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within the first few casts I became very aware of just how alive my fly rod suddenly felt and I can only put that down to the zero stretch]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/silk-fly-line-review-by-richard-gill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d47e13502f2ea030c9a39e4</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Silk fly lines]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 08:20:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_8d82d135d9e14f96889e77b940758f8a~mv2_d_3764_2823_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Split Cane Rod Making - An Endangered Craft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crafts classified as ‘endangered’ are those which currently have sufficient craftspeople to transmit the craft skills to the next generation]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/split-cane-rod-making-an-endangered-craft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d453ffe27ec04001771173c</guid><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2019 08:26:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_86de9072b6a840378d44121ce4c1134a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_583,h_389,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start designing your custom fly rod now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designing your perfect fly fishing tool has never been easier. Find our more by watching the latest video from our workshops.]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/start-designing-your-custom-fly-rod-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d3c467a2a8c1e0017601208</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:43:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_49e117eca14e4036b973e669f618bc09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_884,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly fishing art by Marcel Terblanche]]></title><description><![CDATA[What better way to capture and relive that very special fishing memory than a with true to life water colour painting.]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/fly-fishing-art-by-marcel-terblanche</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d133b803096c00016018051</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Artwork]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:49:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_5e3120f445dd40858ac8370c10a4c6d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_545,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grayling Fishing on The River Test - Calibre Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a crisp winter’s morning, piscatorial enthusiasts congregated on Orvis UK’s idyllic Kimbridge beat to partake in a spot of grayling fishi]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/grayling-fishing-on-the-river-test-calibre-magazine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cea6a95691e2c0015a030b8</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2019 10:33:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_dc22f7c8e03743b2a8491a34a6c16b2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_631,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Maestro Fly Reel and Silk Line by Gary Hazell]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was to meet the enigmatic and charming Chris Clemes. Highly respected for his cane fly rods and hand made reel this quietly spoken a]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/a-chris-clemes-fly-reel-and-cadno-silk-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cea685dc1899a001590ef91</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2019 10:26:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_5e965dc8455e41fea5fd2c4080a22729~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_765,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on the seasons, time spent on the Chalkstreams of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[We reminisce on the past seasons and see that spending time fly fishing on the Chalkstreams is not just about catching fish]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/2018/11/11/looking-back-on-the-seasons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd9a428ad4aad0af4818f5f</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2018 18:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDclPO2QwLk" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chris Clemes Fly Fishing Kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A closer look at a one of our custom bamboo fly fishing kits. Each kit is custom made and includes a choice of any of our bamboo fly rods]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/2018/11/10/the-chris-clemes-fly-fishing-kit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd9a42866ce750544091495</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[bamboo rodmaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Silk fly lines]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2018 09:25:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://vimeo.com/297268954" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at how Silk Fly Lines are Made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch this short video on how a silk fly line is woven, impregnated and polished to culminate in a line which compliment bamboo fly rods]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/2018/11/10/a-look-at-how-silk-fly-lines-are-made</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd9a428898a900525888803</guid><category><![CDATA[Silk fly lines]]></category><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2018 09:19:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbS62FNATUg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symphony Split Cane Fly Rod Review by Gary Lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris wow what a great rod, always wanted to own a piece of artwork and now I do.]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/2018/10/20/symphony-split-cane-fly-rod-review-by-gary-lane</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd9a428863cd00b4cba96d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Split Cane fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bamboo fly rods]]></category><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:33:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_5a70dfebc9dc48e98c4950f12508d0ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_574,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silk Fly Lines in Saltwater: Casting in the face of the Alisios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silk Fly lines are enough of a novelty to turn most heads when used on a Chalkstream, let alone when using one in Saltwater.]]></description><link>https://www.chrisclemes.com/post/2018/07/19/silk-fly-lines-in-saltwater-casting-in-the-face-of-the-alisios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd9a428863cd00b4cba96d4</guid><category><![CDATA[flyfishing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Silk fly lines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:32:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaf596_ff5e987b308d459da3e4ceb56c388e36~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Clemes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>