“Rick and I just marvel at your skill and talent. Your rods are fine skilled craft. It makes us proud to be able to share your talent with our dearest friend.”

Rick and Miriam S.

“I’ve been searching for that ‘perfect taper’, but didn’t know how to define it until Per Brandon named his book, ‘A Flyrod with Soul’, based on the EC Powel quote. Your rod is one with ‘soul’, and I consider myself fortunate to have cast it.”

Tom S.

“Tobin was a great mentor for my introduction to building my first bamboo fly rod. Knowledgeable, patient, and just an all around great person he walked me through the entire process from culm to finished rod. Highly recommended for anyone curious about building their very own bamboo fly rod.”

Mike C.

“An incredible and worthwhile experience. It isn’t every day that you can find someone willing to teach you how to build a bamboo fly rod. Tobin’s knowledge and patience was well balanced with real enthusiasm to show me each step in the process. There is real generosity to make that sort of time and to help guide someone through their first rod. While also sharing little tips and tricks that have helped him make better rods. I feel the instruction has accelerated what would have taken me years to discover on my own. That and being shown that I can build a rod was well worth the price Tobin charged. I also feel like I made a friend in the bargain. For anyone considering building a cane rod with Tobin - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend making the commitment.”

Eben C.