SA maker Stephen Boshoff

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SA maker Stephen Boshoff

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I couldn't find any topic about the South African maker Stephen Boshoff.
Anyone own a Boshoff rod?

Here's a small article on Stephen that's just out yesterday:
https://lexuslife.co.za/the-master-step ... JbRHLgm9nc

A few other older articles found:
http://www.piscator.co.za/CPS2/wp-conte ... oshoff.pdf

http://www.tenkara-fisher.com/2017/01/i ... shoff.html

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Jay,

Have you looked at Tom Sutcliffe's site?

http://www.tomsutcliffe.co.za/

I discovered Boshoff (for myself) maybe 6 or 7 years ago. Some really clever, well made and beautiful work from what I have seen. Haven't had the good fortune to cast one.

Lots of other interesting stuff on Tom's site.

Chris

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Yes Chris. Tom’s newsletters have been my only source about Boshoff’s rods.

Now I have been in contact with Boshoff recently. Would like to read about other member’s opinion too.

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Cool! Wasn't sure from the links. I feel like we have a few SA members here, so hopefully odds are good they or someone else will own one.

I'll be very curious to hear what you find out about tapers and whatnot.

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Anyone fishing a rod made by Boshoff?

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Stephen Boshoff are one of the finest rod makers in my humble opinion. I am the proud owner of 5 x Boshoff bamboo rods, one being a bamboo Tenkara, and every single time Stephen made me a rod my expectations were well exceeded!. I am a bit of a short rod fanatic, and Stephen has achieved precision with every single rod he has made me. The craftsmanship is outstanding, his attention to detail is extraordinary. Most importantly does Stephen not build rods for aesthetic pleasure, they have to be functional fishing rods. His tapers are exceptional, the rods are crisp and an absolute pleasure to fish with. I only use Stephen’s rods for fishing our local streams. Attached some pics of the rods i own made by Stephen. His work is sublime, full stop
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I agree with the previous post
I have x 6 Boshoff bamboo rods and they are truly exceptional, exquisite craftsmanship, he is a very special rod maker and person
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