Birch Bark Fly Rod Grip
While this article deals with using birch bark to make a fly rod grip the same technique and ma terials can be used to construct grips and handles for any type rod.
Birch bark fly rod grip. Book talk photos paintings written stories and talents. Proof fly fishing 2 268 views. Most of the examples i see are outfitted with ends cork check and winding checks of wood or cork. I tried to take pictures of this grip from multiple angles so there are no surprises.
Birch bark grip with rubberized ends and accent rings in reverse half wells style. How to make birch bark handle for a laplander blade duration. Because the end product is a beautiful tough relatively light grip it is equally suitable for use on cast ing spinning boat and trolling rods. Making of birch bark fly rod hand grip part 3 duration.
If you would like a birch bark grip but do not like the look of this one the price will be the same and the production time will be around 4 6 weeks. New sizes and colors coming soon. Appraisals identification of bamboo fly rods ephemera empherma and ephemerella. I am preparing to make a stacked birch bark grip to put on a 8 3 2 4wt.
This grip has been given a matte finish but can be changed to a glossy finish if you would like. New translucent fiberglass blanks these beautiful blanks are available in blue white and red 8 0 3 4wt and 6 6 2 3wt versions. Flex coat rod building making power reamer how we do it duration. If you would like information on a custom cork grip for your next fly rod project use the contact page to tell us what you would like and we will send you pricing information for your selected options.