Working on two new light line glass rods, a 3wt and a 4wt. Here are the reel seats, partially done, both are uplocking. I will make small fighting butts for them, too. Pics of the finished rods are coming up soon.
Showing posts with label Reel Seats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reel Seats. Show all posts
Friday, April 26, 2024
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Grip for Steffen 8' 6/7wt
In the works...Steffen 8' 6'7wt. Completed Ritz grip with NOS Struble U-22 reel seat and matching fighting butt. Reel seat insert is a phenolic fiberglass tubing.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Unstructured Glass Handle
I am working on a special project Unstructured Glass rod build after a long time. The Garrison-style handle and reel seat were completed last night. The pics of the finished rod coming up soon!
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Parabolic Fiberglass Fly Rod Handle
Parabolic light-line fiberglass fly rod handle, featuring Powell-style grip, and the original aluminum Pezon et Michel hardware. Zebrawood insert and flor cork. Stay tuned for the completed rod photos!
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Trout Glass Rods or "The Magnificent Seven"
My personal collection of currently used trout glass or hybrid glass/bamboo rods, L to R:
6'6" orange S-glass 3/4wt 3pc, quick dry fly
7'3" Paradox Hybrid phenolic glass/bamboo 4wt 2/2, parabolic
7'4" Unstructured Prototype E-glass 3/4wt 3pc, med-fast progressive
7'6" orange S-glass 4/5wt 3pc, quick dry fly and streamer
7'6" Unstructured "Old Empire" E-glass 3wt 4pc, semi-parabolic
8'1" Hybrid phenolic/S-glass 3wt 5pc, dry fly fast parabolic, regressive butt taper
8'2" (250cm) Unstructured Prototype E-glass 4.5wt 4pc, dry fly progressive
Monday, February 4, 2019
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Color-Coded Saltwater Reel Seats
I'm getting ready to start some serious saltwater fly rod builds, each specifically designed for the particular purpose. As you can see, the reel seats will be color-coded. My preference for the salt will always be a Fuji seat, even though many fly anglers despise the looks of it. These modern versions have anodized barrels and ultra-slim machined, color-coded inserts. However, the locking nuts are classic Fuji, and that is what makes the difference! You just can't beat the Fuji holding power, light weight, the cushion effect on your expensive saltwater reel seat feet, and the corrosion resistance. They "mold" around your reel feet, and protect them better than any full-metal seat. I also like the very modern, yet the utilitarian look!
Saturday, April 7, 2018
More Feedback
I just received these photos and an email from a customer:
Vlad, (sorry for my shaky
focus)
Monday, September 4, 2017
"Antiquary Edition" Unstructured Fiberglass 835-4 (#4/5)
This is my latest build which rounds up the original Unstructured Fiberglass batch of blanks, made to my specifications. Out of the three tapers I offered in the past, this is my favorite taper to fish - a true allaround trout rod, which feels light and crisp with a 4wt line. If you like deeper, semi-para feel, you can use a 5wt line on it.
The "Antiquary Edition" features hand stripped, polished and patinated brass reel seat (NOS US made), a German agate guide oxidized to match the seat, blued Snake Brand guides, Powell-style grip (flor 1/4" rings), and caramel YLI silk guide wraps with subdued details. A custom made rod sock and aluminum rod tube are included. The rod is available for sale.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Reel Seat Weight (Metal vs Wood)
So what is heavier? Vintage all brass seat vs contemporary cap and ring nickel silver seat with wooden spacer (I used a Ray Lee stock seat as an example.)
The weight is in grams-very close indeed!
The weight is in grams-very close indeed!
Friday, May 26, 2017
Patinated Brass Reel Seat
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Unstructured Fiberglass 804-4 "Orange & Green"
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I have just completed a build on one of the blanks from the 2015 batch, which I put away for personal use (I realized I had an extra blank.) The rod has a fishtail grip with a slender nose, home-made, oil finished orange micarta reel seat insert, blued Garrison-style hardware and guides, rust guide wraps, and clear ferrule wraps with single black trim at the cork check. The custom rod sock is made (as always) by my better half.
I tried taking pictures under changing light... The rod is available for sale (just scroll below or click on Available Rods button on the top.)
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Close Match
Completed orange home-made micarta reel seat, ready for the green Unstructured glass build.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Work in Progress
It is hard to maintain the rod building momentum during the summer, while the fishing season is at its peak. This rod is drying in between coats. I will be fishing the Driftless area in a few days and I am looking forward to it!
Friday, May 16, 2014
Unstructured Glass Fly Rod #0614 - The Euro Edition
I just completed this rod for a friend in Europe. It features Powell grip, split skeleton micarta/cork reel seat with oxidized hardware, caramel silk wraps with single turn red inlays, and bronze Snake Brand guides with matching stripper.
