Maine Fly Company builds off-the-shelf and custom fly rods by hand in Maine, USA. Here's a look at how they do it. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field & Stream Stories · Subscribe Today ...

A custom creation Jackson has been perfecting. It shares the characteristics of a damselfly and dragonfly larva. “It looks ...

Most of us don't give much thought to fly rod grips. We take what is there and use it. My 4 weight fly rod has a different grip than my 8 weight, but why?

Now, with ARC Fly Rods, the business owners say their plan is to not only sell high-quality bamboo product, but also host workshops in which customers can create their own.

PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods will open its first brick-and-mortar store in Pagosa Springs on Oct. 8. The custom fly rod maker has been servicing Southwest Colorado with its e-commerce business since ...

If the fly fishing dad has a dog that he is especially fond of, imagine getting him a custom hand-painted portrait of his best friend. That's about as thoughtful of a gift as you can get.

If you want ultimate protection for your fly rods, leave them in their tubes – they’re custom-built to keep your rod safe. But when you fish a lot, putting together and breaking down your rod ...

Our experts reviewed the best fly fishing rods for beginners. Novice anglers should look for fly rods with a medium-fast action and a 9-foot length. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field ...

He broke his favorite fly rod while fishing out west some 25 years ago, which prompted her to take classes and build him a new one. Things blossomed from there. Custom rods take time ...

Zack’s Custom Rods started in a basement with a 10 year old and a dream – now it’s a million dollar business. Zack and his team hand build thousands of fishing rods every year in Westport ...

Bartz, who owns one of the Sobieniaks’s custom-made fly rods, said Sobieniak became well-known for buying, repairing and selling pre-owned bamboo rods. “He was very interested in the history ...

Kistler Custom Fishing Rods was founded in a garage by an Army veteran 25 years ago. ... The Bakk Series Fly Rod is a saltwater-style rod designed for heavy lines. Photograph by Jeff Wilson.