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One of the rods that has been the best received of my offerings is the 8′ 2 piece hollow built hexagonal rod for a 3 weight line that I call the Les Young Special. I have made quite a few of these rods and many folks have asked for the taper. I will not beContinue reading “The Les Young Special”

Usually by November I have put my fly rods up in there tubes and have pulled my guns from the safe to pursue deer. Earlier in my life I might have said I was a hunter who fishes. Lately though I have identified as a fisherman who hunts. Many might not understand the distinction butContinue reading “Fluorescent Orange”

Over the years I have struggled after making some rods to allow them to leave the shop as they represent to me a fine effort in craftsmanship. I know the things are made to fish, but there are times when things go even better than usual and I just don’t want to let them go.Continue reading “Having your cake and eating it too?”

In the past I have always steered folks towards 2 piece quads as I felt that the three piece quads that I made were slower in action due to the weight that the tip ferrule added. It always seemed to me that this effect was more pronounced in the quadrate format versus the hexagonal geometry.Continue reading “Fiberglass ferrule hollow quads”

A couple weeks ago I was fortunate to travel to the driftless region in Wisconsin for a gathering of bamboo enthusiasts. After unpacking a few rods and chatting with my host we quickly made plans for the evening rise. I offered him a rod to fish for the evening and he likewise asked me ifContinue reading “Fishing with Garrison”

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