Spliced Bamboo Rods.

The spliced jointed rod is as near as you will get to the action of a one-piece rod.
The joint is extremely strong.
It was used in the past, not only on bamboo, but on rods made from materials such as greenheart. Sharpes of Aberdeen used this technique and it became very popular all over the world.

When the rod is not in use, protectors are fitted over the spliced ends to prevent them from becoming damaged. (See below).

Remove the protectors as shown in the picture below. On the rod you will see two black rubber 'O 'rings, just above the spliced rod sections. These stay on the rod at all times.

Hold the rod together by rolling the 'O' rings over the ends of the spliced section, one at a time.

Using standard electrical tape start in the centre of the splice and wrap firmly towards one of the 'O' rings.

Continue wrapping the tape till you reach the 'O' ring, then push the 'O' ring away from the end of the splice. Continue to tape just over the ends of the splice.

Repeat the process towards the other end of the splice so the section is fully taped.

To take the rod apart simply reverse the procedure, again, using the 'O' rings to hold the rod together whilst you do this.

The whole procedure takes less than 2 minutes to perform.

Sharpes Spliced Rods

I have the original tapers for the very rare spliced Sharpes range, made to order. Prices on application

An old Sharpes advertisement.