I am a college student residing in Corpus Christi, Texas. Being forced to be thrifty, I have noticed along many of the roads there is abundant river cane and bamboo, the only problem is I don't have the slightest idea of how to select arrow worthy pieces.
A second question is in regard to straightening. I have obtained bamboo stakes from lowes and produced serviceable arrows, however when straightening, I haven't had much luck. I have broken more than i have made. I've been using steam from a pot of boiling water. Just wandering if there was a better way.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.