What Do I Need To Build A Fly Rod?
Rod blanks. Cork handle. reel seat (and cap) Guides. Tip-top. Thread. Hook keeper. Winding check. What material is best for a fly rod? The bulk of modern fly rods are graphite, which has displaced fiberglass as the rigid-but-bendy space age material of choice. However, bamboo is the best natural material for both strength and springiness. … Read more