Order Process
All Taransky rods are made to the same exacting standards, from the finest materials and components. Each rod is made from a singe culm of bamboo, with optimal node staggering, two mirror matched tips, and supplied in a custom fitted rod bag, and brass capped rod case.
There are two ways to order a Taransky Bamboo Rod:
There are two ways to order a Taransky Bamboo Rod:
Maker's Selection
Maker's Selection rods are made in small batches, and released periodically throughout the year for immediate sale, via the website. They are sold on a first come, first served basis. Tapers, configurations and other rod details are chosen for both performance and aesthetics. Orders are not taken for Makers Selection rods, but interest in particular tapers will be factored into future build lists.
Maker's Selection Rod Prices
(all Prices are in NZ Dollars, exclusive of NZ GST and Shipping)
2-Piece 2-Tip: $2900
3-PIece 2-Tip: $3200
4-Piece 2-Tip: $3500
Shipping is quoted at the time of order. International orders are exempt from NZ GST. Rods are shipped on receipt of full payment for rod and shipping. All rods are warrantied for workmanship and materials for the original owner.
Maker's Selection Rod Prices
(all Prices are in NZ Dollars, exclusive of NZ GST and Shipping)
2-Piece 2-Tip: $2900
3-PIece 2-Tip: $3200
4-Piece 2-Tip: $3500
Shipping is quoted at the time of order. International orders are exempt from NZ GST. Rods are shipped on receipt of full payment for rod and shipping. All rods are warrantied for workmanship and materials for the original owner.
Bespoke Rods
A limit of 5 Bespoke rod orders are taken from the 1st of January each year. These rods are made in sequence of the order number, and are expected to be completed within the Calendar year of order. (Orders for 2024 are filled. The next orders will be taken from 1st January 2025).
Bespoke Rods are offered with a choice for all rod details (*), including:
(*) I will help to guide you through all of these choices. Note that if I believe that some choices are not suited to a particular rod, I will help you make an appropriate alternative selection.
Bespoke Rods Prices
(all Prices are in NZ Dollars, exclusive of NZ GST and Shipping)
Bespoke Rods are priced on a quotation basis, on confirmation of customisations. This is
Upon acceptance of the quote, a non refundable deposit of $500 is payable to confirm Bespoke Orders. Payment for engraving and other unique third party customisations are payable in advance of work being undertaken.
Shipping is quoted at the time of order. International orders are exempt from NZ GST. Rods are shipped on receipt of full payment for rod and shipping. All rods are warrantied for workmanship and materials for the original owner.
Bespoke Rods are offered with a choice for all rod details (*), including:
- Rod Taper
- Configuration (2, 3 or 4 piece)
- Reelseat timber and hardware finish (bright or blued)
- Grip style and size
- Ferrule finish (bright, blued, or overbound with silk)
- Stripping guide (individually selected Agate) or TiCH metal guide
- Bamboo colour (from lemon blonde through to dark chocolate flaming)
- Bamboo profile (hexagonal or quadrate)
- Solid or Hollow Built
- Dipped gloss varnish or hand rubbed PU satin finish
- Silk wrapping colour
- Individual inscription and/or Owner's name signed on the rod
- Engraving and other individual appointments
(*) I will help to guide you through all of these choices. Note that if I believe that some choices are not suited to a particular rod, I will help you make an appropriate alternative selection.
Bespoke Rods Prices
(all Prices are in NZ Dollars, exclusive of NZ GST and Shipping)
Bespoke Rods are priced on a quotation basis, on confirmation of customisations. This is
- The Price for the equivalent Maker's Selection rod, plus
- $500 Bespoke Premium, plus
- Additional quoted work for further customisations (hollow building, engraving etc)
Upon acceptance of the quote, a non refundable deposit of $500 is payable to confirm Bespoke Orders. Payment for engraving and other unique third party customisations are payable in advance of work being undertaken.
Shipping is quoted at the time of order. International orders are exempt from NZ GST. Rods are shipped on receipt of full payment for rod and shipping. All rods are warrantied for workmanship and materials for the original owner.