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If ordering the shrink tubing, 30 mm works well on the aluminum tubing (.840" dia). You cut it to exact length, as it only shrinks in dia.

Good idea for a lower grip. Here's a pic a customer sent me, with some pretty cool add-ons: a lower locking bicycle grip and added black shrink wrap to the rest of the sections. (he doesn't use it for fishing, but has mobilty issues, so uses it as a (I think, pretty cool-looking) cane. I did one...

White gel pen dot topped with clear nail polish...at a fraction of the price... :rolleyes:

My wife actually talked me into fly fishing years ago...so, its kinda her fault...:sneaky:

Except for a few, I've built all my own rods. I know enough to not even think about building bamboo, as that's an artistry way above my abilities.

I store my rods on dowell peg racks in my fly tying room (with another rack in the garage) to avoid tying up floor space.

Canada post requires proof (13 character code) that tariffs have been prepaid before they will accept parcels for shipping. UPS, Fedex and Purilator collect tariff on delivery, but more than double cost.

Cleaning: Yes, but I'm not sure stretching the lines before storage will do anything...stretching before use after storage...Always. When I fish in the salt, I rinse the lines/reel/rods every time in fresh water and run through a dry cloth back onto the reel.

Agreed re Canada post..need to end home delivery to survive.

Have only been using Canada post, as UPS, FedEx and purilator are nearly double the cost and add a hefty "customs brokerage fee" to the receiver upon delivery.

Old Fishing Buddy I recently re-discovered an old neighbour and fishing buddy that, due to my job transfers, hadn't seen in over 30 years. We reconnected when I saw his name attached to a boat-for-sale ad. We were close back in the day, sharing the same warped sense of humour that had our wives...

I'd be thinking: Damn..It's 2:34 and I'm awake already.

Update: Actual tariffs have turned out to be $46.80 usd per staff...Just in time for Canada post to be on strike... (the fun never stops :rolleyes:)

Starting 'em young....

I found the same problem with a two-hander. I built a 9'9" 8 wt sh beach rod, using the top 3 sections of a 4 pce 13' 7/8 wt two hand (imported) blank, paired with a 350 gr Snowbee XS switch line. A few of us are now using the same combo, which has proven to be a smooth/long-casting setup.

Did I see a snakeroll in there? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19v1k9rH7S/

It's a special feeling when you introduce them to fishing and they love it too. My 15 year old grandaughter still talks about the annual fishing trips we started taking her on when she was 5. (and the fish she caught get bigger every year)

Well folks, looks like I'll have to pause shipping staffs to the US, as the latest tariff changes require pre-payment of approximately $85 in extra duties before being shipped. I really appreciate the support members of the flyfishing community have shown for my staff over the past several...

"Comparison is the Thief of Joy." A great quote and a timely post. My wife and I returned from a day trip to out favourite trout stream, where its not uncommon to land 20-25 rainbows each. I started to tell a friend that it was a bit slow, as we only got 10-12 fish each, then realized the...