The first step in building a custom rod is finding the spine. That is after one has selected a rod blank from all the options available. My nephew, Tegan Winters, is a game warden in Montana. For a ...

Why purchase a new fly rod when you can fish one with the satisfaction of knowing you’ve built it yourself. The class will be held seven consecutive Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Central time, starting Jan. 10 ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. TOGUS — Linwood Brayall and his grandson, Jordan Meunier, have spent a lot ...

Many who fish with split-cane bamboo fly rods say they allow a depth of feeling when casting or reeling in a fish that just isn’t possible with today’s more common graphite rods. When Selah’s Kevin ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Downeast Trout Unlimited plans to host a hybrid presentation by Bob Bechtold ...

Napa Valley Fly Fishers President Michael McKeown presented a hands-on demo of fly rod building at the August meeting. He has mentored dozens of students building rods — and it shows. No detail was ...

PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods will open its first brick-and-mortar store in Pagosa Springs on Oct. 8. The custom fly rod maker has been servicing Southwest Colorado with its e-commerce business since 2019, ...

East Rosebud Fly Shop will host a fly rod building class beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The comprehensive class will teach students all aspects of fly rod building including the cork grip. The ...

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LANESBORO, Minn. — Steve Sobieniak knew what a good fly fishing rod felt like. He developed a feel for the graceful casting tool, particularly ones made of bamboo. He could pick one up, hold it, test ...