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    Build a Saltwater Fly Rod
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    How to Build a Saltwater Fly Rod

    Arthur G. MooreBy Arthur G. MooreJanuary 19, 2023Updated:January 19, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Fly fishermen are known to make their own flies and tinker with their gear. You can take this familiarity with your gear to a new level and build your own saltwater fly rod. Making a saltwater fly-fishing rod is no different than making a freshwater fly-fishing rod, with the exception of using it in briny water.

    Contents

    • 1 Instructions
      • 1.1 Step 1
      • 1.2 Step 2
      • 1.3 Step 3
      • 1.4 Step 4
      • 1.5 Step 5

    Instructions

    Difficulty: Moderate

    Things You’ll Need:

    • Rod blanks
    • Wood glue
    • Ferrules
    • Fishing guides
    • Wrapping thread
    • Fly bodkin
    • Epoxy
    • Reel sleeve
    • Scissors or clippers
    • Handle cork or foam
    • Varnish or lacquer and sponge brushes

    Step 1

    Lay out the rod blanks in the order they will fit on the rod. Typically, the larger blanks go at the butt end and the smaller and narrower blanks at the tip of the rod. Place a ferrule at each connection point.

    Step 2

    Dip the end of each ferrule into the wood glue and push it into the end of the rod blanks. Slide the rod blanks onto the ferrules, assembling the rod into one long continuous piece. If you want to be able to break the rod apart for travel, glue only on the side of the ferrule, so it rests in one blank and can be set into the other when you are ready to fish.

    Step 3

    Align your bodkin next to the rod where you will place the fishing guides. The bodkin forces the wrap thread tightly next to each strand, locking the fishing guides into position with the wrap thread and allowing a custom color scheme. Align the fishing guides and thread with the bodkin to lock the guides into place. Make sure they are aligned so you can thread fishing line straight up the rod.

    Step 4

    Slide your reel sleeve over the butt end of the rod and fasten with the wrap tape, using the bodkin to lock the reel sleeve in place.

    Step 5

    Varnish the rod in whatever color you desire. Let it dry, then wrap the handle or butt end of the rod with the cork-handle tape until the grip is suitable for your hand size. Add the waterproof epoxy over the wrap thread and seams of the handle wrapping to seal these areas.

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    Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.

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