Author Archives: toddg

Guide spacing is an interesting exercise. It is very important because guides transfer the load to the rod. You can negate the qualities of a good blank with poor guide spacing. Imagine the extreme of only having one guide and … Continue reading →

No luck on the water. Saw a few BWO’s and the first caddis of the year, but no hits. Water temp was 50. (Got a new thermometer for Christmas this year) Better times are coming. Time to put on the … Continue reading →

First thing to do starting the project is to put a few wraps of masking tape around the ferrule. That will give it a little strength until the wraps get put on, just in case. We certainly don’t want to … Continue reading →

So now that I have decided on what kind of rod to build, where do I get the components? There are plenty of web sites available with rod building supplies, and Cabela’s carries them in the catalog and also right … Continue reading →

I think the importance of fly fishing equipment is over rated for someone who is just beginnning or only fishes a few times every year. The marginal value of a really great rod or a reel with a smooth drag … Continue reading →

I am going to start a running commentary on the construction of a fly rod. As this is only my third attempt at rod construction, do not consider this to be expert commentary or a “how to”. I only want … Continue reading →