I didn't mean it to come across that way, sorry if it did. It was meant to be a gentle correction, but I guess my choice of words made it come across a little harsher than I meant it to. My apologies. Maker was the title bestowed on the craft by Leonard if I remember correctly. Wayne Cattanach picked up on it, and most folks that fiddle with bamboo sticks like to use it. It kinda fits with bamboo rod making being a craft and an art. I've nothing against the custom rod builders, I think they turn out some extraordinary rods, and many of them are talented way beyond me when it comes to wrapping guides and other things.
Feeling like an ass, Mark
At 03:11 PM 10/7/2003, you wrote:
Mark slapped my wrist with the following:
Harry is a bamboo rod "maker", as is Tony Spezio, and myself. Builders assemble a rod from components, while makers start from the raw materials.
I beg your pardon if you felt I insulted you, Tony and Harry with my inadvertent choice of words.
I was not aware of the differences in connotation.
I have the highest esteem for those who take bamboo culms and convert them into fly rods. I know I have neither the patience nor the skills to perform such a ...... let's use the right word... "creation" (?) No, that couldn't be the right word either. Feat? Maybe I don't have the proper use of the English vocabulary either.
No insult was meant nor is intended.
Allan --
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