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...
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Comparison: Two Versions of Retrograph 904-4
So how these two builds compare? They are built on two identical blanks, with slightly different components. There will always be some variation in blank weight, regardless of the manufacturer. However, the difference in components will make larger impact on the weight of the completed rod.
Retrograph...
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Retrograph 904-4 #041518
I like fishing 9' 4wt rods, and in that length, graphite is the only choice. Here's another Retrograph, just completed. Made on USA made blank, with moderate-fast action. The blank has a satin natural graphite finish. The rod features burnt orange micarta/oxidized nickel silver seat, oxidized guides...
Saturday, April 7, 2018
More Feedback
I just received these photos and an email from a customer:
Vlad, (sorry for my shaky
focus)
A perfect, beautiful old
Dingley reel w/a Pfoot reel foot. Notice how well it fits? Perfectly!!!!
Perfect radius, perfect color being a brass foot and a damned perfect feel!
An SA WF4F line...