RandyS Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachako Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I've bought a lot of rod building supplies from Fishtails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muha Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Fish tales have some cheap rain shadow blanks. If Wayne is around he can most probably help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyS Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 I should have specified online supplier. Not sure if I would make it to Calgary before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricinus Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Another vote for Rod Builders Supplies in Victoria. If you need any help, he is great for advice.. http://www.rodbuildersupplies.com/ Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Randy, I've used Mudhole, lots of choice there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbow Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Pieroway Rods in Calgary perhaps? Friend of mine has built a few Pieroway rods and they seem very nice quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Can anyone comment on the action of those Rainshadow blanks in comparison to other rods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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