This isn't a glass question, but I am hoping some of you are also bamboo lovers and can help me with a question. I was lucky enough to win a 6'6" 2/3wt quad bamboo rod built by John Irgens tonight at my local T.U. Holiday Banquet. I had never heard of John Irgens before, but I have found out that he was from Rice Lake, WI and is now deceased. Not that I know much about bamboo, but the rod looks to be beautifully made. But I am wondering if anyone has any other info about Mr. Irgens or his rods. Are they looked at favorably by bamboo aficionados? What kind of value would you place on it? Oh, and is there anything special I need to do to a bamboo rod to keep it in good shape? Thanks for any info you can give!

Probably a local builder, as long as its well crafted with a good taper and ferrules it should make a great fishing rod.

Thanks everyone! That's a lot more info than I knew. I had no idea that his rods were sold at Bob Mitchell's; I worked there for 12 years and we never sold them while I was there... I haven't had a line on the rod yet, but by waggling it in my living room it seems like I am going to like it. Should make a great brook trout rod.

Quads are not rare. I have owned 26 from 23 different makers over the years. This fellow I have never heard of. But that said, there are a ton of hobbyist makers out there making few rods for the market.