The tapered strips thus produced on the steel planing form will become the basis of the students ferruled rod blank. After final planing is completed, students glue and bind the strips. Fitting, varnishing and wrapping will be covered and then completed at home. Guides, reel seats, silk thread and cork will be available for purchase to finish rods as desired. When completed, each student will have a hand crafted cane rod, along with the skills necessary to build many more.
Tuition includes cost of materials for the ferruled rod blank.
The school serves family style meals and covered camping. Also available are local resorts and motels.