My fly rods are born and bred in what is called the Golden Circle of American Fly Fishing.  Located in Pocatello, Idaho, we have the ability to fly fish the Fall River (a tributary of the Henry’s Fork), Henry’s Fork, South Fork of the Snake, Snake River, Teton River, Big and Little Wood Rivers, Big Lost River, Spring Creek, Warm River, Salmon River, Blackfoot (ID), Portneuf, and Bechler Rivers and are within range for a weekend of fly fishing on the Firehole, Madison, Jefferson, Big Hole, Blackfoot (MT), and Yellowstone Rivers.

In this area, we have the ability to fly fish "Big Water", Small Streams, Spring Creeks and reservoirs.  All on the same day if one was so inclined.  You and every angler knows that a 5 weight fly rod will do a good job on most waters, but that fly rod will not do a "Great Job" in most circumstances.  Every serious angler you know has different fly rods for different waters.  It takes a fly rod with a softer action to make delicate presentations to rising trout on calm waters.  Lakes and reservoirs need fly rods with enough power to lift a sinking line from the depths.  A downstream run by a steelhead requires a fly rod built to fight tough fish. 

It is with this background, that I bring you custom, hand crafted fly rods which will enhance your time on the water.

A custom fly rod begins with a conversation about what you want the fly rod to be.  What type of water will the fly rod be used on, what type of fish you will primarily use the fly rod for, and what type of action you prefer in your fly rods.

The type of components chosen for your fly rod can be centered around the specific purpose of the fly rod, the aesthetics of the finished fly rod, or a combination.

Each fly rod handle is hand crafted by myself, from selecting the cork, to the glue-up, and any inlays.  I do not use pre-made grips on any fly rod.  The grip is then shaped to your preference, and fitted to the fly rod blank to maximize the feel of the action both in the air and on the water.

The remaining components, including the reel seat insert are then hand fitted to the fly rod blank to fully utilize the blank's action and maximize the blank's life.  Painstaking attention is given to the guide's wraps and finish coats.  

Fly rod finish coats are often an overlooked aspect of manufacture.  I believe all finish should be kept to a minimum to keep extra weight off the fly rod.  In order to accomplish the best finish, only the most advanced fly rod finish products are used which stay crystal clear for the life of the fly rod and will never crack under the hardest use.  All aspects of the final fly rod finish are applied using only fine artists brushes, rather than disposable craft brushes seen many other places.

Take a look around the web site.  When you are ready for your next fly rod, contact me for a quote, and compare it to the cost vs. value of what you may buy from the local fly shop.

May the wind never foul your cast.

Jason