Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Build Your Own Fly Rod: DIY Video 4
It’s rod building time with Matt Draft of Proof Fly Fishing. In this installment, video 4, Matt will cover wrapping the ferrules, stripping guide and hook keeper. In addition to the basics Matt will share some pro tips for the trickier steps in the process. Our...
Choosing A Premium Fly Rod
By James Buice The waggle. We all do it. When you walk into a fly shop looking for that new rod (and yes folks, don’t even think about buying a rod before you cast it), the first thing you do after picking a prospective candidate from the...
Build Your Own Fly Rod: DIY Video 6
Our DIY fly rod is getting close to finished. Perfectly fitted reel seat hardware is an absolute must for a quality build. In this weeks video Matt Draft, of Proof Fly Fishing, shows us how the pros fit and secure a reel seat with precision. Follow...
Strip Hard For Musky!
By Justin Pickett You can't strip the fly too hard for a musky. This past fall I spent several days chasing trout and musky around West Virginia with Esox freak, Murphy Kane. We spent the first day tossing dry/droppers and indicators at some gorgeous, native trout, and...
Dealing With Stuck Ferrules The Right Way
Here’s the best way to separate stuck ferrules on a fly rod. Ferrules stick. It’s a fact of life and when pulling them apart you can break a rod if you're not careful. I learned this trick from an old friend and skilled bamboo rod maker,...