Greybeard Fly Rods

Greybeard Fly Rods Greybeard Fly Rods builds handcrafted, heirloom quality bamboo fly rods designed for the discerning angler.

The rods are handcrafted using the finest tonkin cane and top quality components by rod maker, Bill Klco, to meet the individual fly fisherman’s needs using both traditional and modern tapers.

Just completed a 6’6”  4 wgt. Based on a Dickerson design- Paduk reel seat with matching deep red wraps.       @ Harbor ...
05/11/2018

Just completed a 6’6” 4 wgt. Based on a Dickerson design- Paduk reel seat with matching deep red wraps. @ Harbor Springs, Michigan

Working on a padauk reel seat this afternoon
04/18/2018

Working on a padauk reel seat this afternoon

Making the cork grip.
02/25/2018

Making the cork grip.

This is going to be a fine little rod .060 of an inch at the tip - planing one of six strips that will be glued together...
02/08/2018

This is going to be a fine little rod .060 of an inch at the tip - planing one of six strips that will be glued together to make the tip

When it’s too cold for fishing - it’s a good time to go cross country skiing!
02/08/2018

When it’s too cold for fishing - it’s a good time to go cross country skiing!

Back on the workshop - working on a nice little 6’6” four weight
02/07/2018

Back on the workshop - working on a nice little 6’6” four weight

Just completed this two tip 5 weight with a Hawaiian Koa reel seat - getting it ready to send it on to its new owner in ...
12/10/2017

Just completed this two tip 5 weight with a Hawaiian Koa reel seat - getting it ready to send it on to its new owner in Minneapolis.

Turning a custom reel seat made from Koa (native Hawaiian wood).
11/15/2017

Turning a custom reel seat made from Koa (native Hawaiian wood).

This is where the magic happens - hand planning the bamboos strips to the final rod taper.
11/13/2017

This is where the magic happens - hand planning the bamboos strips to the final rod taper.

I just completed this 8' classic rod based on a Paul Young design. The rod has two tips; a 7 weight and a 6 weight tip. ...
10/25/2017

I just completed this 8' classic rod based on a Paul Young design. The rod has two tips; a 7 weight and a 6 weight tip. Providing some additional flexibility. The uplocking reel seat is made of Bocote wood. The rod includes an agate stripping guide and olive wraps.

I just completed this 8′ classic rod based on a Paul Young design. The rod has two tips; a 7 weight and a 6 weight tip. Providing some additional flexibility. The uplocking reel seat is made …

I am getting started on a new rod that should be a great rod for bass fishing. It's a Paul Young design - Para 15. I'll ...
08/12/2017

I am getting started on a new rod that should be a great rod for bass fishing. It's a Paul Young design - Para 15. I'll be making two tips one designed for a 6 weight line and one for a 7 weight line to give a little extra flexibility. For this rod I decided to flame the bamboo. This will provide a deep caramel color finish. [ 120 more words ]

http://greybeardflyrods.com/2017/08/11/bass-rod-para-15/

I am getting started on a new rod that should be a great rod for bass fishing. It’s a Paul Young design – Para 15. I’ll be making two tips one designed for a 6 weight line and one…

Bill Klco Good day to split some cane
07/29/2017

Bill Klco Good day to split some cane

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