A custom fly rod allows you to build a unique tool that fits you and is designed for where and how you fish! I can help you through this exciting process and the decisions to be made. As with designing any tool the first decision for your rod is to it's use. Do you fish small streams, rivers, ponds, swing for salmon or steelhead or just want an all around fishing rod. My role in this process is to guide you through the many options to help you create the fly rod of your dreams. As you decide on your options for your custom bamboo fly rod, print out our Build Sheet to manually record your choices of your design. The build sheet acts both as a build guide and memorializes the agreement so that you always get what you want. Click on the menu items below to begin exploring the right design for you.
First things first - Deciding how you will use the fly rod will steer you in right direction for the rod attribute choices
Rod Length - What is the right length for you
Rod Action - Do you prefer a slow rod or a fast action rod
Swelled Butt - Besides the aesthetics a swelled or mortised butt can affect the rod action and use
Number of sections - How will you transport the rod
Solid or Hollowed - What makes sense for you
Grip Style - The right grip style and material for you
Ferrules - Choose the right ferrules for your build
Reel Seat - Up locking, Down locking, cap and ring Styles. Aluminum or Nickel silver
Reel seat insert - Choose the style, material and color of your reel seat insert
Intermediate wraps - Besides the aesthetics, intermediate wraps add hoop strength
Guides - Consider your guide style and material
Hardware tone - The color of your hardware builds and compliments the overall look of your rod
Cane color - Blonde, mahogany, flamed
Guide Wraps - Balance the wrap color, tipping, cane color and hardware tone for that perfect look