Bamboo Fly Rod Reel Seats

Fiberglass given the thicker wall construction and bamboo which often feature metal ferrules tend to fall into the tip heavy range.

Bamboo fly rod reel seats.

4 thoughts on making wood reel seats for bamboo fly rods robert wallis jordan on may 4 2012 at 2 19 am said. Choose the right reel seat and your rod will come to life. For over 50 years rec has created fishing rod components that are aesthetically beautiful fit perfectly function flawlessly and last a lifetime. Fly fishing nickel silver reel seats spinning and casting aluminum reel seats.

Hand built leonard style reel seats and split cane bamboo fly rods began over 25 years ago as i walked into ed hartzell s home to have him re build ferrules on my bamboo fly rod. We are confident that you will not only find a reel seat that will perfectly match your rod and reel but that you will also find one in a style and color that equally matches your. To some custom builders rod makers and fly fishers choosing the proper reel seat is an important decision that takes reflection and more thought and consideration than just settling for the cheap and easy. Down locking reel seats help balance traditionally tip heavy rods.

Fly fishing reel seats. I am haveing a hard time finding the fingernail router bit to do the moretis for the real seat can you help me please than you. The reel seat is one of the most important components of a custom fly rod. Recent technological advancements have.

The question of balance. You will find we are original equipment manufacturers of custom reel seat sets traditional nickel silver and custom anodized aluminum reel seat hardware the finest in top quality wood reel seat spacers a comprehensive line of bamboo rodmaking machine tools and equipment vintage style fly reels classic bamboo fly rods and a growing. It is the most recognizable component that stands out on a fly rod. Make offer custom up locking reel seat with spanish cedar insert for 4 to 7 weight fly rod a custom up locking reel seat with a bocote insert a for 3 to 5 weight fly rod.

Rod cases bags. The down locking reel seat places the reel further away from the grip and therefore changes the balance point fu. See our selection of wood or acrylic inserts to make your rod one of a kind. Instead i ended up with a friend and mentor who guided me in making my own split cane bamboo fly rod including my own ferrules and reel seat.