Troutbum no.2

Troutbum no.2 8'6" #3/4 finished. Medium flexing, very slim diameter blanks but powerful, almost parabolic action, intermediate modulus graphite. Presentation grade finish. Classic appointments like a gorgeous Bellinger DLSB black anodized reel seat with a stunning varnished black ash burl insert. Matching winding check and high quality select flor grade western handle. Cinnamon main silk wraps with Dave Lewis style sunburn signature wraps. Classic chrome english "twist" snake guides are low profile and the toughest snakes ever made. Mildrum type stripping guide, reduced in size for low profiling. A classy fly rod and one-of-its-kind. A great "bang for the buck" custom rod series, these rods bend smoothly for close in, medium casts when trout fishing, retaining power for longer casts, mending etc. Blanks readily available. Other models, 8' #3 and 8'6" #5. Thanks for looking.

Sage Mod

Possibly the last Mod build, this is probably the most special one. Fitted Winston IM6 style with a gorgeous zebra wood insert over Bellinger hardware, classic "vintage" chrome stripping guide, minimalist NS winding check, handmade hook keeper. Sage signature wraps and clear silk main wraps was pretty much the way to go on these sweet lime green blanks. Special build all around. Looking forward to the new Trout LL series in the upcoming fall-winter. Stay close and thanks for looking!

And the rod saw some action right before it has found a new home! 

I was surprised this season to see how well the Rio Creek wf3 line worked on this rod. Despite the short head wich is great for easy loading, casting tight loops all day at short-medium distances, it can shoot long distance just fine when needed. Just add a long leader and you're fine.

Many have had a problem finding the right line over the years on this rod. Well, problem solved!

Troutbum series

Here is a first build of a custom rod series called the "Troutbum". Available in 8'#3, 8'6" #3/4 and 8'6" #5 and these are more affordable, mid-priced rods with great performance. Full flexing feeling rods without being slow. I would say a pure medium. Small diameter blanks but relatively powerful with stable tips if casted right. I'm loving these skinny, translucent brown blanks with good feel and classic medium action. Not too slow, not too fast. Contact me to get yours scheduled.

Epic 476 Salsa

A special Epic 476 Salsa appointed in bronze hardware and red-orange wraps. Bronze anodized signature reel seat with a gorgeous amboyna wood piece. This rod is screaming hot!