Find a piece of bamboo cane that’s between 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) long and 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) in diameter and cut it at the base.  When it comes to bamboo fishing pole, bigger is not necessarily better. Larger poles can be cumbersome to hold and awkward to transport. It’s probably best to cut three or four pieces of bamboo at a time, in case your first piece breaks after you’ve dried it out and you have to begin the process again Use a small sharp knife to trim away any leaves or nubs, as close to the main body of the cane as possible.  Find a joint at the thicker end of the cane and saw through it. This will ensure that the butt of your fishing pole has a closed end. Take a piece of sandpaper and used it to smooth the body of the fishing pole as much as possible. The next step is to dry out the cane pole. Tie a piece of string around the narrow end of the pole and suspend it from the ceiling. This will ensure that the cane dries evenly and as straight as possible.  Dry the cane pole in a warm, dry place but do not exposed it to direct sunlight. Sunlight will dry out the cane too quickly, causing it to become brittle. Depending on temperature and humidity levels, the cane will take a few weeks to several months to dry out fully. You will know it’s ready when it turns a tan color. When the cane is dry pick it up and give it a few test swings through the air to make sure it doesn’t break or bend. If it does, try another piece. You want your fishing pole to be as straight as possible, so if it dries with a slight curve you can straighten it out by weighing it with bricks. Take some 20 lb (9.1 kg) Dacron line and tie 1 end 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) above the “handle” of the fishing pole.  Run the line along the length of the pole until you get to the end. This will allow the pole to bend all the way through when you’re fighting a fish, which will prevent the line from snapping. Then take some extra pieces of fishing line and use them to tie the running line to the fishing pole at 2 or 3 different points (including the tip). Be careful when tying the running line to the pole—if it’s tied too tightly you won’t be able to slide the line up and down, but if it’s tied too loosely the line will droop and get tangled. Use a whip-finish if possible. The length of the fishing line (from the tip of the pole) should measure the total length of the pole, plus an extra 2 feet (0.61 m). If you prefer, the extra 2 feet (0.61 m) can be monofilament leader instead of the Dacron line. After you’ve tried this out, experiment with a longer amount of line so you can cast out farther. Attach your preferred hook or lure to the end of the line along with a bobber and a split-shot sinker. Now your homemade bamboo fishing pole is ready to use! To shorten the line, pull it back through the loops and wrap the excess around the handle.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a suitable piece of bamboo cane. Trim and smooth the cane. Leave the cane to dry. Attach the fishing line. Attach the hook, bobber and sinker.

Article: When it comes to choosing soil to grow the lemon balm in, opt for a rich, well-drained clay or sandy loam. Ideally, you want the soil to have a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Soilless potting mixes, vermiculite, perlite, coco peat, and rockwool are also ideal mediums for growing lemon balm as long as you fertilize them regularly. Lemon balm doesn’t require a lot of fertilizer for healthy growth. However, it’s still a good idea to mix in some slow-release fertilizer into the soil when you plant to ensure that the plants receive a steady supply of nutrients over time.  A slow-release fertilizer with a 19-19-19 ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is ideal for growing lemon balm. Be sure to read the fertilizer label to determine the proper amount to add to your lemon balm plants and how often you need to reapply it. When it comes time to place the lemon balm in the soil, proper spacing is key because it can spread quickly as it grows. Place seeds 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) beneath the soil and seedlings at the same depth that they are in their containers, and space the plants so they’re at least 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) apart. You may need to thin the seedlings as they grow so there is enough space between the plants.
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Use a rich, well-drained soil for planting. Add slow-release fertilizer to the soil. Space the lemon balm evenly in the soil.