For anyone who has ever picked up a fly rod...& found a story. Trout Grass documents the transformation of bamboo from a hardy species
of grass into a meticulously crafted split-cane fly rod.
Trout Grass is an evocative journey into the passion of fly fishing
while revealing the magical process of cultivating natural fibers into a
functional work of art. From the verdant hillsides of Southern China to
a dusty workshop & the clear rivers of Montana, the story of Trout Grass reveals
what the spirit of unseen hands can do for the soul. Writer David James
Duncan's first film script takes us inside the heart of one of America's
most beloved story-tellers, as we learn how plying the waters with a
fly rod made of grass can help anglers find their place in the order of
rivers & flowing things.
Follow the journey of a remarkable plant, as Trout Grass takes you through the hands-on approach
to a century-old tradition, as master rod maker Glenn Brackett
transforms a single bamboo pole into a stunning 3-oz. fly rod.
From the hands of a builder to the hands of an angler, Trout Grass follows narrator
David James Duncan and fly fishing legend Thomas McGuane to one of
Montana's resplendent waterways. Here, these two anglers reveal the
magic of fishing with a fly rod made of grass and connecting with the
order of rivers and flowing things.
47 minutes
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