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Reel Seat Problems

Posted on March 18, 2022 by blogger

Reel Seat Parts Layout Many reel seat problems arise from not checking the proper orientation of the parts before glueing the seat to the blank. Often

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Sage X Blanks Discontinued

Posted on March 11, 2022 by blogger

Breaking News! Sage X blanks are being discontinued but only the single hand blanks. The Switch and Spey X models are still active and will be

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Time for Recess

Posted on March 4, 2022 by blogger

Recess and Inlets, the same thing. A high majority of reel seats today are uplocking and require a recess or inlet for the reel foot retainer.

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Ferrule Wraps

Posted on February 25, 2022 by blogger

What the heck are ferrule wraps and do I need them? Yes you do need them and what they do, is simply add hoop strength around

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Aluminum Rod Cases

Posted on February 18, 2022 by blogger

Good News! After some difficulty getting a dependable supply of aluminum rod tubes we have found a new source for quality tubes. This difficulty stemmed from

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Fly Rod Guide Measuring

Posted on February 11, 2022 by blogger

How Fly Rod Guides Are Measured Fly rods are certainly a strange animal. The tip top inside tube diameter are measured in fractions, snake guides are

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Euro Nymphing Reel Seat

Posted on February 4, 2022 by blogger

A New Euro Nymphing Reel Seat We have a new downlocking Euro style reel seat with  a 1-1/4″ long composite cork butt end. We have paired

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Fly Rod Grip Styles

Posted on January 28, 2022 by blogger

Fly Rod Grip Styles Let’s talk about grip styles. This is some confusion as to what the different cork grip shapes are called. Let’s clear that

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Quick Repair Kit

Posted on January 21, 2022 by blogger

Flex Coat Quick Fix Rod Repair Kit If you’re in a hurry to repair your rod and want to get back on the water fast, this

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Taking Care of Reamers

Posted on January 14, 2022 by blogger

How to Extend the Life of your Reamers. Tapered cork grip reamers are a very important rod building tool. They are some of the overlooked workbench

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