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Edward Barder cordially invites you to visit his new website. Barder Rod Co 8’ fly rod. Within it you will

Edward barder featured in the new book: “MADE To LAST: A COMPENDIUM OF ARTISANS, TRADES & PROJECTS” Adding to his

Click here to view the feature in EBRC Trout and Salmon

… “To make a split cane fishing rod takes days but the varnished results are beautiful and fish like a

How to make a split-cane fishing rod Jon Henley While you can read the full article in The Guardian at

The golden age of rod making is alive and well in Newbury Chris Yates While you can read the full

The author, Richard Rawlingson, visited Edward Barder and Colin Whitehouse at their workshop.  Extracts from his article are provided below.

Don’t Judge A Brook By It’s Cover Chris Yates learns that big fish can lurk in the most unexpected places

FISHING LINES by Keith Elliott My first fishing rod cost in 10s 6d (52.5p in todays money).  It was made of

Practical Magic Jon Berry Increased means and increased leisure are the two civilizers of men Benjamin Disraeli, speaking in Manchester,

A solid affair TOM FORT tells of a long and trusting relationship with an old fishing companion. DO YOU REMEMBER

POLES APART Bespoke cane rods are the ultimate object of desire for the fussy fisherman. DAVID PROFUMO meets a man keeping