North Fork School of Rod Building

GNOMISH ROD WORKS PRESENTS
NORTH FORK SCHOOL OF ROD BUILDING

Jeff Hatton is the owner of Gnomish Rod Works and the instructor of the school.

“I’m not afraid to take the best of the past and the best of the present and combine the two, without being bound by the constraints of tradition. I’m looking to build bamboo rods that have the look of the 1800’s and hold their own against the best graphite’s of today.” Jeff Hatton:

Jeff Hatton: Speaker, writer, professor, bamboo rod collector and bamboo rod crafter.

Testimonies

“I always liked this one from Wayne Cattanach: (“The bamboo fly rod represents the pinnacle of the fly fishing art, its apparent simplicity and delicacy belies the craftsmanship that are hallmarks of all great rods”). I might add – if the bamboo fly rod is the (“pinnacle of the fly fishing art”) then Mr. Gnome’s creations may just be the pinnacle of the bamboo fly rod!”
Bob Armchair Angler

“A work of art. Just stunning. Jeff’s mortise work is just incredible.”
CR North Branch

“The inlay on Gnomes latest work is quite detailed. The butt cap has inlays of turquoise dancing fish that mirror those on the rod case. The butt cap also screws in and out to accommodate various size reels. The bronze reel seat hardware is also inscribed. Best of all it has a faster more powerful action which is what I asked for. The rod is nicely balanced and feels very light considering the weight of the mortised grip, this is very intriguing and I look forward to fishing the Fox Family rod. Aesthetics is a bonus, but at the end of the day I want a rod that has the action that I requested in my order with the rod maker. The Gnome accomplished both on this/ my rod. So in my opinion after living with this beauty for a week is that the rod is a wonderful combination of contemporary innovation & traditional design. Kudos to the Gnome. Thanks Jeff.”

School Content

With Jeff Hatton’s deep knowledge of bamboo rods and simplicity of teaching you will be captivated and informed every moment during the school. You enter the school learning the unique properties of bamboo, staying hands on with creating your own rod and exiting with blanks for a 7 foot, 2 piece, single tip, 5 weight custom made bamboo rod.

Class topics include but not limited to

- selecting + splitting bamboo
- tempering and node preparation
- beveling and tempering strips
- hand planning + form set up
- gluing, binding + straitening your strips
- blank cleaning + straitening
- fitting + mounting ferrules

You will be taught how to do the following when you return home

- installing a cork grip and reel seat
- guide spacing + wrapping the guides
- dipping your rod
- finishing your rod

School package includes

- Building materials of cane and ferrules
- Use of tools and machinery
- All lunches
- CD photo slide show of your experience
- School diploma
- Weather permitting we can fish local gold medal waters if you are willing to work later into the evening

Tool packages are available starting at $695 for forms.

- All tools will be discussed and can be ordered during the school
- These tools are not required for the school

What you need to bring to the school

- Rubber palm gloves
- Block plane Stanley 9 ½ or 60 ½ low angle
- Caliper dial

Tuition
$1650 for 64 hours of class instruction

Dates – 2012

Weekend school March 3-4 / 10-11 / 17-18 / 24-25
4 consecutive weekends Saturday + Sunday
8 am – 5 pm with a one hour lunch break. Number of students is 3

8 consecutive days school April 15-22
8 am – 5 pm with a one hour lunch break. Minimum number of students is 3

Payment

Full payment by check, secures you a spot in the school. Make checks payable to Gnomish Rod Works and send to P.O. Box 594 Paonia CO. 81428

Lodging

There are many options in our area. When you book a school we can give you our suggestions or you can Google”lodging Paonia CO”

Location of North Fork School of Rod Building

Paonia Colorado
Airport locations
*Grand Junction 1 ¾ hours away
*Montrose 1 ¼ hours away

Contact Jeff Hatton
If you have any questions please feel free to call Jeff at 970 527-3406 6-8 pm
or Email at gnomishrodworks@tds.net

Web site gnomishrodworks.com