Sage TXL

The Sage TXL (trout extra light) used to be called a "high modulus" graphite trout rod some years ago. It can now be called a "vintage" trout rod because this series of rods is long gone. 

One-of-a-kind, good old creek trout rod/blank by Sage built like a classic cane rod. 

Appointed with the exceptional Bellinger upslide reel seat and a complementary nickel silver winding check, this beautiful rod will make a trout angler happy.

This rod is a "tribute" to the master rodbuider Dave Lewis of Performance Fly Rods. He was one of those rodbuilders that inspired me when I started. I was a big fan of his work. 

Dave passed away in the spring of 2009 and will be greatly missed in the fly fishing community. 

His website is still up. I invite you to find out about his rodbuilding legacy.

  

Kabuto brown

The Kabuto brown seven foot three weight is one of those rods that as a rodbuilder, and trout fisherman, you cannot absolutely love every minute of work that you put on it. 

It is possibly the most beautiful glass blank out there intended for light trout fishing and there is no doubt about it. This is THE Kabuto I long waited for. 

Just when I thought I would get away with this first honey-brown beauty that is so hard to acquire, a guy comes along and orders the most excellent Kabuto 7033.

I love building rods that make other people happy just as much as (if not more) I love building rods for myself. 

I took the time for some great photos and got out in the snow on the river to see how this beauty casts.

Simply put, this beautiful japanese three weight fiberglass rod has it all.