What springs to your mind when someone says you should get a 9 feet 5 weight rod? Probably the most universal type of rod that could be used in series of situations? Type of rod that most beginners would start with, but also could be used by experienced fly casters in comps? Probably nobody would read more

This is my second completed project – a classic/traditional looking trout rod for a good friend of mine. The same exact configuration blank as I used for my previous build but with a different type of hardware this time. I think the chrome real seat and chrome guides matches the brown colour read more

So here you go, there she is. My first ever built fly rod.  Having heard only but good things about CTS blanks, me and couple of friends decided to go ahead and ordered 3 weight rod blanks for those smaller creeks and tighter spaces when chasing trout or bass.

I believe it turned out a pretty sweet read more