Cross Rods Building: Building a Fly Rod From a Blank

Medium-heavy power with moderate-fast action balances casting precision and fish-fighting capability Premium Tonkin bamboo construction using 6-strip hexagonal laminating technique 18% nickel silver ferrules provide 27N·m+ torsional resistance for secure connections Optimized balance point (12" from grip) enhances swing weight control Water-based varnish finish...

Progressive Cross Sylph taper features 0.078"-0.161" gradual thickening in first 30", transitioning to 0.316" butt diameter for precise medium-range casting 18% nickel silver ferrules enhance energy transfer by 23%, ideal for delicate presentations in shallow flats Six-strip construction using premium Tokin bamboo with 72hr...

Modified Dickerson 7012 taper with 0.072"→0.417" progression reinforces butt sections(75-90") for authoritative 5wt line control in heavy currents Moderate-fast action combines delicate tip(0-30") for dry fly precision with thickened mids for streamer power reserves 18% nickel silver ferrules ensure smooth fitment, paired with hex-split...

Precision-engineered Cross Dry Fly taper with reinforced mid-section for accurate line control 8ft length excels in brushy freestone streams, 3pc design ensures trail-ready portability Six-strip construction using premium Tonkin bamboo, 18% nickel silver ferrules Water-based varnish pre-coated (optional bare blank), ferrules pre-fit or DIY...

Engineered with Dickerson's iconic Cross Bass Bug taper, features 0.348" reinforced butt section for optimal power transfer and fish-fighting control Progressive mid-section thickening (+0.045" at 30-35") generates 42fps line speed for wind-cutting casts Precision 18% nickel silver ferrules paired with hexagonally spliced premium Tonkin...