Tony Spezio Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Long time readers and visitors may know that some years ago (year 2000 to exact), Sage produced a video which I took exception to in how they compared rods to those that are hand made of split cane. After writing an article on the video, several cane rod builders contacted me and thanked me for my comments. I also had offers from some of those cane rod builders to build and send me a split cane rod. One of those was Tony Spezio of Arkansas.
I treasure the rod that Tony built for me. It’s not only a beautiful piece of work of which I’m very proud to own, it’s also a very functional casting tool that I enjoy using often. I know that with care, that rod will become a family heirloom to my sons and grandchildren (should I be blessed with grandchildren – I don’t have any yet!).
I am thrilled to report that Tony was recently inducted into the Bamboo Rodmakers Hall of Fame at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor N.Y.
Underneath the framed photo of Tony that is hanging at the Center is the inscription:
“Tony Spezio truly is a local icon in Flippin, Arkansas, not only for his fishing, fly tying and rod building knowledge, but also his laid back personality and warm smile. Tony is a noted fly tier in his own right and has been tying professionally for over 50 years. He learned bamboo rodmaking in 1998, and his gift to bamboo rodmaking has been to unselfishly give back the information he has gleaned. He has steadily authored numerous articles on Bamboo Rodmaking and has come up with several innovative methods and techniques for bamboo rodmaking. He has helped many novices achieve success in this craft. He has a unique personality that brings something special to the craft. In sharing the knowledge he has acquired, he has definitely advanced the craft of rodmaking, and has further encouraged the distribution of this knowledge.”
Congratulations for the well deserved recognition, Tony!
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