Rod Building Suppliers

[RandyS]

So my son requested a fly rod built by me for Christmas. For some reason he prefers that over a ready made one. I guess it has more meaning for him. I had built a couple a few years back but I can't remember where I got the components from.

 

Do anyone know of a Canadian supplier that could maybe possibly supply a reasonably priced kit or help a person put a package together? My son is just beginning to take up fly fishing so I don't really want a high end rod.

[Nachako]

Randy you already named it Rod Builders Supply out of Victoria BC.

There Canadian , downloadable catalog, good selection and great to deal with.

I've been using them for 20 yrs.

But don't fret if you call and he's not there he likes to go fishing too.

[SilverDoctor]

I've bought a lot of rod building supplies from Fishtails.

[muha]

Fish tales have some cheap rain shadow blanks. If Wayne is around he can most probably help you out.

[RandyS]

I should have specified online supplier. Not sure if I would make it to Calgary before Christmas.

[Ricinus]

Another vote for Rod Builders Supplies in Victoria. If you need any help, he is great for advice..

 

http://www.rodbuildersupplies.com/

 

Mike

[bloom]

Randy, I've used Mudhole, lots of choice there.

[jimbow]

Pieroway Rods in Calgary perhaps? Friend of mine has built a few Pieroway rods and they seem very nice quality.

[Conor]

Not Canadian, but Hook and Hackle would work for your needs. They have decent "house" blank kits for reasonable prices. They also do kits in a few of the major blank providers.

 

I've found they are one of the few that still have lower modulus blanks which would be more durable for a youngster or newbie.

[RedBeard]

Can anyone comment on the action of those Rainshadow blanks in comparison to other rods?