ZhuChin has been building quality bamboo fly rods in the traditional American 6 strip style attributed to and developed by H.L. Leonard and the great legendary rod builders of the passed and present, such as, Garrison, Payne and Cattanach since 1996. Each culm of Tonkin Cane is personally inspected and hand selected so that only the best and strongest qualities go into making a Zhus Rod. Every Zhus Rod is built to exacting specifications and high standards that we back our product with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Your phone number is VERY important for shipping rod to you. Thank you very much..